St. Vladimir’s Seminary Alumnus Archim. Philip Mugadizi has been called to join the ranks of the Holy Episcopate in Africa.
On October 7, 2025, the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa, under the presidency of Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, His Holiness Theodore II, elected Archim. Philip to serve as Bishop of the Orthodox Diocese of Kisumu and Western Kenya. Fr. Philip was one of several priests elected to the episcopate for the Patriarchate of Alexandria that day.
The Right Rev. Archimandrite Philip holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership and Management from St. Paul’s University in Kenya, and he graduated from St. Vladimir’s Seminary with a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree in 2003. He currently serves as Deputy Dean and Lecturer at the Orthodox Patriarchal Ecclesiastical School of Makarios III Archbishop of Cyprus in Nairobi, Kenya.
Archimandrite Philip with Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko) at St. Vladimir’s Seminary in 2003
Father Philip is described as “a devoted servant of God who has consistently demonstrated humility in his walk of faith, integrity in his leadership, and commitment to teaching the principles of the Orthodox faith. … His journey in education and ministry reveals a rare blend of intellectual excellence and spiritual depth, a proof that true leadership flourishes when knowledge and humility walk hand in hand.”
May God grant Bishop-Elect Philip many years!
AXIOS, AXIOS, AXIOS!
