Madagascar: Brides of Christ

Deep in the lush highlands of Madagascar, in the town of Ambatondrazaka, a quiet but drastic change in faith is unfolding. This is the story of six women who have answered a call to become the first monastic community of the Russian Orthodox Church on the African continent. In this episode of Africa Within, we enter the gates of their newly established monastery to witness a unique blend of ancient Slavic spirituality and vibrant Malagasy culture.