Diaspora

Romanian parish in Nottingham receives vestment of Saint Demetrius the New

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has donated a sacred garment that covered the relics of Saint Demetrius the New to the Parish of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul and Saint Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythous in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The vestment was delivered to the newly established Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland by Rasophore Damian…

Jan 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada highlights significant historical moments for Romanian and Universal Orthodoxy in 2025

Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada emphasized that we have entered a year with significant historical moments for Romanian and universal Orthodoxy. Three of these moments directly concern the Romanian Orthodox Church, while the fourth pertains to the Orthodox Church as a whole. His Grace referred to the celebration of the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate…

Jan 1, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox community in Faenza receives historic church as a Christmas gift

This Christmas brought a remarkable gift to Romanians in Faenza, Italy: the Roman Catholic Diocese of Faenza-Modigliana donated the historic San Rocco Church to the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy for use by the local Romanian parish. The donation agreement was signed on December 18 by His Grace Bishop Siluan of Italy and Monsignor Mario…

Dec 31, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Parish in Borås acquires its own church building

The Romanian Orthodox Parish in Borås has successfully completed the purchase of its own place of worship, as announced by the Diocese of Northern Europe via social media. On Christmas Day, Bishop Macarie blessed the planned renovation works for the newly acquired church building. “We look to the future with optimism, hoping this church will…

Dec 31, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Church in Tokyo celebrates milestone with new iconography

The Romanian Orthodox Church in Tokyo concludes the year with a significant achievement: the adornment of its interior with iconography and frescoes. “With great joy, we share the celebration of Christ’s Nativity from the Bethlehem of Japan! This year, God’s abundant blessings have beautified our church through paintings and icons,” the parish representatives posted on…

Dec 31, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Welcoming Christ in our hearts and souls after the fasting season: Bishop Mihail’s Christmas encyclical

In his Christmas encyclical, Bishop Mihail of Australia and New Zealand explains that the fast we conclude on the feast of the Nativity of our Lord allows us to receive the Infant Jesus, making Him a dwelling place in our hearts and souls. “Sanctifying our soul and body through repentance, through reading the Holy Scriptures,…

Dec 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The world’s destiny is written in hearts, not palaces of power: Bishop Macarie’s Christmas Message

“Neither the Herods nor the Pilates of this world can absolutely change the course of human history. For the true destiny of the world is not written in the palaces of power, but in people’s hearts,” conveyed His Grace Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe in his Christmas encyclical. “In the depths of each heart lies…

Dec 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Serafim of Germany uses his Christmas message to glorify God for revealing modern Romanian Saints

The Christmas Pastoral Letter of His Eminence Metropolitan Serafim of Germany, Central and Northern Europe, briefly presents the life of eight of the sixteen newly canonized Romanian Saints – those His Eminence knew. “Let us give glory to the good God who has raised so many saints from our people who pray for us, interceding…

Dec 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas encourages faithful to find strength amid crises and wars this Christmas

In his Christmas pastoral letter, Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas has urged the faithful not to fear crises, disturbances, and wars but to lift their hearts and place all their hope in God’s help. According to the Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of the Americas, the joy of the announcement of the miracle in Bethlehem, of the…

Dec 21, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian children from Valletta perform Christmas carols at San Anton Presidential Palace in Malta

Children from the Romanian Orthodox Parish of Valletta held a carol concert on Tuesday at the Russian Chapel of the San Anton Presidential Palace in Malta in the presence of the President of Malta and her husband, Dr Anthony Spiteri Debono. “Although we come from different countries and cultures, we preserve and respect the same…

Dec 20, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

New online presence for the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The newly established Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is now active online, having recently launched an official website alongside dedicated pages on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X. The Archdiocese’s presence on social media is a crucial opportunity to connect with believers, particularly considering the circumstances of Romanians in the diaspora and their need…

Dec 18, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu