Diaspora

Romanian Orthodox parish in Strasbourg celebrates 40th anniversary

Last weekend, the Romanian Orthodox parish of Saint John the Baptist in Strasbourg, France, marked its 40th anniversary. The celebrations began on Saturday with a Divine Liturgy led by His Eminence Metropolitan Iosif, the Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Western and Southern Europe. Metropolitan Iosif conveyed a congratulatory message from Patriarch Daniel, who reminded attendees that…

Oct 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Construction begins on multifunctional centre for Romanian Diocese of Australia and New Zealand

His Grace Bishop Mihail of Australia and New Zealand blessed the commencement of construction for the diocese’s multifunctional centre in Melbourne on Sunday. The new facility will house the “Father Dumitru Stăniloae” Cultural-Missionary Centre, a Chapel dedicated to the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel and the Holy Confessor Priest Dumitru Stăniloae, as well as a…

Oct 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Young Romanians dominate Diaspora: 400 attend Orthodox Youth Meeting in Germany

Nearly 400 young people gathered from October 11 to 13 at the Mater Salvatoris Catholic School Campus in Vienna for the annual meeting of the Association of Romanian Orthodox Youth from Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg (ATORG). The event was attended by Metropolitan Serafim of Germany, Central and Northern Europe, Bishop Sofian of Brașov, Assistant Bishop…

Oct 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Siluan of Hungary leads service at Saint Paraskeva church in Gyula for its 160th consecration anniversary

On Sunday, Bishop Siluan of Hungary officiated a special service at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Gyula, Hungary, marking the feast of Saint Paraskeva and the 160th anniversary of the church’s consecration. The event gathered many faithful from Gyula and surrounding parishes, as well as several local dignitaries. Among the attendees were Daniel Banu, the…

Oct 15, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

20th anniversary of Saint-Hubert Diocesan Cathedral celebrated by Romanian community in Canada

On Sunday, October 6, the Romanian Orthodox community in Canada marked a significant milestone as the Diocesan Cathedral in Saint-Hubert, Québec, celebrated its 20th anniversary. The event brought together community members for a special Divine Liturgy, celebrated by His Grace Bishop Ioan Casian, the Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Canada. Bishop Ioan Casian was joined by…

Oct 15, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Church consecration in Durham: Christ rejoices in every gesture done in His name

“The Lord Christ rejoices at every gesture, every thought, and every action we do for Him and in His name. Even more so when we build Him a house,” said Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe at the consecration ceremony of the church in Durham, United Kingdom. The consecration service was officiated on Saturday,…

Oct 15, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Bishop of Canada meets with Serbian Patriarch Porfirije in Montreal

On Saturday, October 5, His Grace Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada met with His Beatitude Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia in Montreal. His Beatitude attended the 70th anniversary of the Serbian Orthodox Parish of the Holy Trinity in Montreal. The anniversary began on Saturday with the Divine Liturgy, attended by His Eminence Mitrofan, Serbian Orthodox Archbishop…

Oct 9, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Canada to mark 20th anniversary since first liturgy

The Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Saint-Hubert, Canada, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this Sunday, October 6, marking two decades since its first Divine Liturgy. The anniversary program includes the hierarchical Divine Liturgy beginning at 10:00 AM (local time), followed by a fraternal agape meal. The Romanian community served by this holy place was formed in…

Oct 3, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Construction of Orthodox Church for Romanians in Legnago, Italy, progresses rapidly

Work on the Romanian Orthodox Church in Legnago, Italy, has advanced swiftly since Bishop Siluan of Italy blessed the foundation in July. Although the parish was established in 2011, the approximately 600 Romanians in the area have not had their own place of worship. Since August 1, construction has focused on the structural walls, the…

Oct 3, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Ambassador visits Cagliari parish during official visit to Sardinia

Her Excellency Gabriela Dancău, the Romanian Ambassador to the Republic of Italy, visited the Sardinia region on September 23-24 to mark the establishment of Romania’s Consular Agency in Cagliari. During the visit, Ambassador Gabriela Dancău visited the “Hieromartyr Anthimos the Iberian” Parish and assured the community members of the support of the Romanian Embassy in…

Sep 27, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Minnesota Romanian church receives second patron saint during centennial re-consecration

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas rededicated the “Holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen” Church in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday, marking the church’s 100th anniversary. The church was also placed under the protection of Saint Stephen the Great, the Holy Prince of Moldavia. The event continued with the Divine Liturgy, during which His Eminence…

Sep 27, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu