Diaspora

Romanian Parish in Melbourne celebrates patronal feast and Romania’s National Day

The “Saint Philothea of Argeș” Parish in Melbourne, Australia, celebrated its patronal feast early on Sunday, coinciding with Romania’s National Day. To mark the dual celebration, His Grace Bishop Mihail of Australia and New Zealand presided over the services within the parish community. After the Divine Liturgy, His Grace led a Te Deum service, expressing…

Dec 5, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Archdeacon Mihail Bucă proposes bringing the Hawaiian Myrrh-Streaming Icon to Romania

Archdeacon Mihail Bucă, the Protopsaltis of the Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral, and several members of the Tronos Byzantine Choir celebrated the feast of Saint Andrew and Romania’s National Day in San Antonio, Texas, USA. During their visit, they witnessed the arrival of the Hawaiian Myrrh-Streaming Iveron Icon of the Mother of God at the Romanian parish…

Dec 4, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Canada’s Romanian Orthodox Diocese celebrates Saint Andrew, its Patron Saint

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada conducted a series of events from November 28 to 30 in honour of Saint Andrew the Apostle, the diocese’s spiritual protector. “Saint Andrew the Apostle and the Holy Hierarch Andrew Șaguna are worthy examples, reminding us that nothing is impossible when we have strong faith in God and His…

Dec 3, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian MEP explains why diaspora churches received most Government funding

Romanian MEP Gheorghe Cârciu explained to journalist Val Vâlcu why Romanian parishes abroad received the majority of funds provided by the Department for Romanians Abroad, which he led in recent years. “The Church is the only entity that carries out all five types of eligible activities for funding: education, culture, spirituality, media, and civil society.…

Dec 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Gratitude is the fulfilment of history: Metropolitan Nicolae’s Message for Thanksgiving 2024

“The national Thanksgiving holiday is a welcome occasion to announce, ahead of time, together with the angels, glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill among men (Luke 2:14),” noted His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas in his Thanksgiving message. “Our reflection ought to be complete…

Nov 28, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

First Romanian to vote in Presidential Elections: Orthodox priest from New Zealand casts his vote

Voting will be accessible throughout the weekend at the initial polling stations established in the diaspora, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The initial station in Auckland, New Zealand, was able to operate at 01:00 EET due to the time zone difference. Father Mihai Mircea Corpodean, the parish priest of the Romanians in…

Nov 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

France: Restoration of Romanian Church in Tours’ historic centre makes significant progress

The restoration of the Church of Saints Nectarios and Martin in Tours is advancing significantly. The stained glass windows and portions of the main façade have recently been restored. The Romanian community purchased the church, a historic monument, 15 years ago with support from the Metropolis of Western and Southern Europe. Restoration efforts began five…

Nov 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox community in Viareggio secures parish complex after a decade of use

The Orthodox community in Viareggio has successfully acquired the parish complex, where it has been active for the past ten years. Since April, the parish of the Prophet Isaiah received approval for a grant from the Department for Romanians Abroad to fund the purchase of the worship complex it has been using, which meets its…

Nov 20, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox community in Ottawa marks 5th anniversary of church consecration

Last Saturday, the Romanian Orthodox community in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, celebrated the 5th anniversary of the consecration of their parish church, dedicated to Saint Matthew the Apostle and Saint Christina the Great Martyr. The feast day of Saint Matthew was marked with a festive Divine Liturgy, celebrated by Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas and Bishop…

Nov 20, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox community in Malta to host charity event ahead of National Day

On Saturday, November 30, the Parish Council of the Romanian Orthodox community in Malta will hold a charity event to celebrate the eve of Romania’s National Day. Participants are invited to wear traditional attire or a Romanian blouse. Father George-Alexandru Popescu, parish priest in Valletta, announced the event on Facebook, explaining its purpose: raising funds…

Nov 20, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Contribution of Romanian Orthodoxy to European spirituality highlighted at Anniversary Symposium of Metropolis of Germany

Last Thursday, the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of Germany, Central and Northern Europe held an anniversary symposium marking 30 years since its founding. Titled “From Aspiration to Reality,” the event took place at the Metropolis’ headquarters in Nuremberg, emphasizing the contribution of Romanian Orthodoxy to European spirituality. Organized in collaboration with the German-Romanian Institute “Ex Fide…

Nov 19, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu