the founder
His Eminence Mitropolit George was born in the Middle East into a deeply rooted Orthodox traditional family. This upbringing heavily shaped his later path. In the late 80's he travelled to the USA where he read theology at Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. His Eminence holds a Master's Degree in Divinity. He also holds a Master Degree in Business Administration from Cornell University as well and a Doctorate Degree in Theology.
On the 22nd of April 1991, the Vigil service feast of Saint George the Great Martyr, he formally took the monastic vows in accordance to the Eastern Rite. On the 23rd of April 1991, he was ordained to the Holy Deaconate. On the 23rd of April 1992, he was ordained to the Holy Priesthood where he served in many parishes in the USA. In August 1994 he was elevated to the rank of Archimandrite.
In June 1995 he was consecrated a Titular Bishop. In 1998, Bishop George was asked to take on reinvigorating the missionary work in Eastern Africa. His mission was to create a strong Christian community mission work and education system in this part of the world. In 2005, he established a missionary school in Elegu, a town in Northern Region of Uganda. It sits across the international border from the town of Nimule, South of Sudan. In an effort to aid the children who lost their parents during the civil war, Bishop George founded in 2014, an Orphanage in Juba, South of Sudan The Orphanage took care of 52 children and sheltered displaced women. Working in Africa, Bishop George had the opportunity to work closely with many International Humanitarian Organizations and was successful in the many projects he was overseeing.
In 2016, after serving many years in Central Equatoria and East Africa where he worked closely with Refugees’ Camps, Orphanages and Field Hospitals, Bishop George left Africa leaving a legacy through his efforts to assimilate with the indigenous Christians and empower them to embrace Christianity as their own. Bishop George moved to the United Kingdom to continue his mission and work in the vineyard of our Lord.
On Sunday April 1st 2018, Bishop George founded the Companions of Christ Orthodox Christian Fellowship (CCOCF), an Orthodox Fellowship to promote the expansion of the Christian faith and Eastern Orthodox doctrine, to be involved in charitable work, and the defence of Orthodox Christian traditions, to play a crucial role in preserving and defending the Orthodox Christian faith and traditions, to engage in charitable work and humanitarian efforts, providing support to those in need, to be engaged with Orthodox theological studies and discussions. One of its main purpose is to produce innovative, high-quality research and insights into the rich tapestry and complex dynamics of Orthodox Christian cultures and societies, past and present. This is achieved through a range of research projects, scholarly collaborations, conferences, seminars, workshops, and academic publications.
In 2022, his Eminence was awarded by the Sovereign Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knights of Malta the Ukrainian Relief Medal of Honour in recognition to his aid and support to the refugees of Ukraine.
On the 26th of April, 2023, His Eminence was elevated to the rank of Mitropolit and assigned to Metropolis of Albion.
Mitropolit George is proficient in: English, Arabic, Berber, Patristic Greek, Classical Hebrew and Aramaic.
On the 22nd of April 1991, the Vigil service feast of Saint George the Great Martyr, he formally took the monastic vows in accordance to the Eastern Rite. On the 23rd of April 1991, he was ordained to the Holy Deaconate. On the 23rd of April 1992, he was ordained to the Holy Priesthood where he served in many parishes in the USA. In August 1994 he was elevated to the rank of Archimandrite.
In June 1995 he was consecrated a Titular Bishop. In 1998, Bishop George was asked to take on reinvigorating the missionary work in Eastern Africa. His mission was to create a strong Christian community mission work and education system in this part of the world. In 2005, he established a missionary school in Elegu, a town in Northern Region of Uganda. It sits across the international border from the town of Nimule, South of Sudan. In an effort to aid the children who lost their parents during the civil war, Bishop George founded in 2014, an Orphanage in Juba, South of Sudan The Orphanage took care of 52 children and sheltered displaced women. Working in Africa, Bishop George had the opportunity to work closely with many International Humanitarian Organizations and was successful in the many projects he was overseeing.
In 2016, after serving many years in Central Equatoria and East Africa where he worked closely with Refugees’ Camps, Orphanages and Field Hospitals, Bishop George left Africa leaving a legacy through his efforts to assimilate with the indigenous Christians and empower them to embrace Christianity as their own. Bishop George moved to the United Kingdom to continue his mission and work in the vineyard of our Lord.
On Sunday April 1st 2018, Bishop George founded the Companions of Christ Orthodox Christian Fellowship (CCOCF), an Orthodox Fellowship to promote the expansion of the Christian faith and Eastern Orthodox doctrine, to be involved in charitable work, and the defence of Orthodox Christian traditions, to play a crucial role in preserving and defending the Orthodox Christian faith and traditions, to engage in charitable work and humanitarian efforts, providing support to those in need, to be engaged with Orthodox theological studies and discussions. One of its main purpose is to produce innovative, high-quality research and insights into the rich tapestry and complex dynamics of Orthodox Christian cultures and societies, past and present. This is achieved through a range of research projects, scholarly collaborations, conferences, seminars, workshops, and academic publications.
In 2022, his Eminence was awarded by the Sovereign Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knights of Malta the Ukrainian Relief Medal of Honour in recognition to his aid and support to the refugees of Ukraine.
On the 26th of April, 2023, His Eminence was elevated to the rank of Mitropolit and assigned to Metropolis of Albion.
Mitropolit George is proficient in: English, Arabic, Berber, Patristic Greek, Classical Hebrew and Aramaic.