Diaspora

Romanian Orthodox parish priest in Bedford, UK, on family ministry in the diaspora: We must be people of love. Let people find rest in us

Father Radu Amariei, aged 34, serves as the parish priest of the Bedford Parish in the United Kingdom, a rapidly growing Romanian Orthodox community established in 2024. The parish priest speaks about families in the diaspora, the efforts they make to attend the Divine Liturgy, and how new faithful of other nationalities are drawn to…

Jun 30, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

Folk costume exhibition marks Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse in Dublin

An exhibition of traditional Romanian folk costumes was held at the Diocesan Centre in Dublin to mark the Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse. The exhibition, organised at the end of last week, featured traditional costumes from several regions of Romania, highlighting the expression of Romanian national identity within the community of the Romanian Orthodox…

Jun 26, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas: My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Venezuelan people

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas issued a message of compassion and called for prayer on Thursday following the devastating earthquake in Venezuela, in which hundreds of people lost their lives, and thousands more were injured. “In these days of trial, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire…

Jun 26, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox Colloquium in France explores technology, transhumanism and the human person

The Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of Western and Southern Europe organised the colloquium ‘Human Enhancement or Human Deification?’ to examine the challenges posed by new technologies and digitalisation to the spiritual life, according to Orthodoxie.com. The event took place on 20–21 June in Suresnes and Paris. It was organised by the Metropolis’s Department for Theology and…

Jun 25, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Theology students graduate from Bucharest Faculty’s Rome Extension

A new class of Romanian students has completed its theological studies at the Rome extension of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest. The graduation ceremony took place on Wednesday at the Diocesan Centre of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy. The ceremony included the graduates’ oath of fidelity to the Romanian Orthodox Church, marking…

Jun 25, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox parish to establish community centre in Spain’s Catalonia region

A new community and cultural centre will be established for Romanians living in the towns of Tortosa and Gandesa in southern Catalonia, Spain, according to a press release. The project, entitled Light for the Soul – The Orthodox Church, the Home of Romanians in the Diaspora, has been implemented by the Parish of the Nativity…

Jun 25, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox Bishops in Canada report growth in converts amid rural parish challenges

His Grace Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada took part in the plenary session of the Canadian Conference of Orthodox Bishops (CCOB) on Wednesday, June 17, in Toronto. The hierarchs noted the continued growth in the number of catechumens and converts while also addressing the challenges facing Orthodox communities, including the demographic decline of rural parishes.…

Jun 25, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop Atanasie says Athonite Saints show true wealth lies in God’s presence

His Eminence Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland underlined on Sunday the role of the Athonite Saints in the life of the Church, noting that they understood that “the true wealth of a person is the presence of God within the heart.” Archbishop Atanasie celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Parish of St…

Jun 23, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Two Maltese converts baptised as Romanian Orthodox Parish in Valletta marks patronal feast

The only Romanian Orthodox parish in Malta celebrated its patronal feast dedicated to the Nativity of St John the Baptist on Sunday with a Baptismal Divine Liturgy, during which two Maltese young men received the Holy Mystery of Baptism. The event brought together Romanian Orthodox faithful living in Malta, as well as friends of the…

Jun 23, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox priests’ wives from 12 European countries gather in Dublin for St. Nona Meeting

“Within a priest’s family there should be no competition, but rather a shared ministry to Christ, never forgetting that both of you are one in Christ and that you must have the mind of Christ,” Bishop Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland urged priests’ wives during the fifth International Gathering of the Saint Nona Group. The…

Jun 18, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese launches ‘Warm Hearts’ Support Programme for families in UK

The Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has launched the “Warm Hearts” project through its Social and Philanthropic Department in response to the multiple challenges faced by Romanian families across the diocese. The programme is being implemented in partnership with institutions serving the Romanian community in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland,…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu