Rev. Father Martin Ritsi  is a 1987 graduate of Holy Cross School of Theology, earned his Master of Divinity, and then obtained a Master of Theology in missiology from Fuller School of World Missions. He also completed coursework in philanthropy and fundraising at Indiana University.

Following his ordination, he and his family served for four years in Kenya, where he taught at the Makarios III Orthodox Seminary, ministered across East Africa, served as parish priest of St. Anargyroi Cathedral, and oversaw Archdiocesan finances. He then spent six years in Albania, helping rebuild the Orthodox Church after decades of persecution. His work included catechizing and baptizing hundreds, founding the country’s first Orthodox youth group, teaching at Ngjallja Seminary, and leading Diaconia Agape, the Church’s relief and development office.

​Since 1998, Fr. Martin has served as Executive Director of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC), where he has expanded the organization’s impact to over 50 countries. Under his leadership, OCMC has developed a career missionary program, built a missionary training and administrative center in St. Augustine, Florida, supported hundreds of mission clergy, and distributed millions of dollars for philanthropic and development projects. With over 35 years of global missionary experience, Fr. Martin remains deeply committed to spreading the Gospel, strengthening Orthodox communities, and sharing Christ’s love with the world. He and his wife, Presvytera Renee, reside in St. Augustine, Florida.