and most difficult area of Tanzania. This Medical Center is a place where volunteer doctors from Greece and the rest of the world can offer their services. Thus, allow me through this humble article to call for more laborers who are willing to help us in this field as well. Unlike our homeland where the majority of people are Orthodox Christians, almost anywhere in Africa we meet different religious communities and hear music and songs, which are used to attract the natives who like music and dance. Overcoming the temptation of competition, a policy that our Church has nev-
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er used, we declare our humble presence through the richness of our worship and, to the extent of our abilities, through charity. It is impossible to turn a deaf ear to the material needs of our destitute brothers, especially the children, most of whom only have a piece of sugar cane to chew, barely enough to keep them alive, while if they are offered a piece of candy, they keep its wrapping as a souvenir for a long time! We thank you for your love and we earnestly hope and plead for your prayers and your support. With gratitude †Agathonikos of Arusha