Diaspora

Romanian Orthodox Church establishes dioceses for Romanians in UK and Ireland

On Thursday, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church decided to establish two new dioceses for the Romanian diaspora: the Diocese of Great Britain and the Diocese of Ireland and Iceland. They are added to the already-existing 10 dioceses abroad, which include Romanians from the diaspora and the historic Romanian communities around the actual…

Mar 1, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

First Orthodox cemetery opens in Japan: Wooden church from Romania to serve as chapel

At the end of January, the St George Romanian parish in Tokyo opened the first Orthodox cemetery in Japan, located in Yamanashi. The parish priest expressed his intent to transport a wooden church from Romania to serve as the cemetery’s chapel. At the conclusion of January, a 1,200-square-meter site was leased for the interment of…

Feb 9, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Budapest’s Romanian monastic settlement marks its 15th anniversary

The Romanian monastic settlement in Budapest marked its 15th anniversary last Sunday on its patronal feast of Saint John the Forerunner. On this occasion, His Grace Bishop Siluan of Hungary presided over the Divine Liturgy. Concelebrants included the settlement’s superior V. Rev. Protosyncellus David Pop, Budapesta’s Dean Rev. Marius Maghiaru, and Archdeacon Emanuel Vaduva. Among…

Jan 9, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

True Christmas story: How a Romanian convict from an Italian prison turned to God

On the feast of the Nativity of Lord, the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy carried out several actions dedicated to people deprived of liberty. In this context, Father Vasile Ștefan Bobița tells how a Romanian convict, who is serving his sentence in the Viterbo prison, turned to God. Text republished from the official website of…

Jan 3, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

The National Day of Romania celebrated by Romanians in Latin America

The National Day of Romania was celebrated in the Romanian communities from Latin America: in Quito – Ecuador, in Barranquilla – Columbia and in Caracas – Venezuela. The festivities started on Sunday, November 26, in the Romanian community from Quito, with the Divine Liturgy celebrated by a Te Deum service officiated by Fr Daniel Ene,…

Dec 8, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

Romanian parish in Ontario, Canada, celebrates 105th anniversary with conference on Fr. Dumitru Stăniloae

The Romanian Orthodox Parish in Windsor, Ontario, celebrated its 105th anniversary with a series of events organized for the feast of Holy Hierarch Andrei Șaguna, protector of the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in the city. The liturgical and cultural programme started on Friday, November 24, with the Holy Unction service, officiated by Bishop Ioan Casian of…

Dec 7, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

Netherlands first Romanian parish church listed among the most beautiful places of worship in South Holland

In the Dutch province of South Holland, the Romanian Orthodox Church of Saint Gregory the Theologian in Schiedam is regarded as the third most beautiful place of worship. A competition organised by the Association for Preserving Heritage Values Erfgoedhuis Zuid-Holland received forty-two submissions. “This accomplishment is a recognition of both the fruitful activity of over…

Nov 29, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Germany Orthodox, Catholic Bishops meet at Romanian Metropolis in Nuremberg

On November 23-24, the Joint Working Committee of the German Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in Germany convened for their autumn meeting at the administrative centre of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis in Nuremberg. His Excellency Gerhard Feige, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Magdeburg, and His Eminence Augustinos, the Greek Orthodox…

Nov 29, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop of Canterbury: I pray for Romania and for the continued growth and influence of the Romanian Church

“I pray for Romania and for the continued growth and influence of the Romanian Church, and I give thanks for the opportunity to strengthen our relationship,” said the Archbishop of Canterbury, His Grace Justin Welby, in a message posted on social media on Thursday. The message comes following the reception at Lambeth Palace in London…

Nov 24, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Switzerland Monastery establishes Romanian school for children and adults in honour of Saint Gregory the Teacher

The Monastery of the Protection of the Theotokos in Switzerland has recently established a Romanian school named after Saint Gregory the Teacher in its vicinity. With the assistance of the Department for Romanians Abroad, the structure of the prospective Romanian school was purchased and will be renovated. The school’s mission is to contribute to preserving…

Oct 24, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Spain: Children at parish school express contagious joy after receiving new horologia (PHOTOS)

On October 14, after performing a play in the presence of Bishop Timotei of Spain and Portugal, the students of Aranjuez’s parish school received prayer books. In the pictures published by the Diocese, their enthusiastic delight at receiving the gifts can be seen. The children were presented with horologia (book of hours), while seniors received…

Oct 24, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu