The Knights of the Orthdox Order of St. John Russian Grand Priory carries on a nearly 1000 year tradition of service to Humanity. Its traditions extend back to 1048 with the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem which started the first hospitals during the crusades to take care of the sick and injured regardless of race, creed or ability to pay.
During the pandemic, the Food Bank is a crucial organization that helps people who are still struggling to pay their bills and get enough food on their table to feed their families.
The KOOSJ Priory of Hawaii continues to make contributions to the Hawaii Food Bank, the Maui Food Bank, the Kauai Independent Food Bank and the Food Basket, Hawaii Island's Food Bank.
The outreaches in the villages in Phnom Penh have been affected by the outbreaks around the city of Phnom Penh. The lockdowns have also affected the finances of our missionaries so KOOSJ has tried to support them to get by until they get into their feet again.
The team has an annual visit to the kids who are residing by the seawall of the Island. It is a blessing to meet a new set of kids this time. We offered them little gifts, snacks, lessons, and fun games.
The team traveled over the sea for four hours to reach the island of Catanduanes in the Pacific Ocean. This province is struck by typhoons over ten times a year. And last year, when super typhoon Rolly struck the country, they had the worst aftermath. KOOSJ sent help for the first time after the typhoon since it was very hard to go there due to the pandemic protocols and network signal issues. Nonetheless, it was a productive mission trip. The Lord is good!
