Diaspora

ATORG Meeting in Koln. Andrei Pleşu Speaks to Young People

From 20 September – 3 October 2016, the Annual Meeting of the Romanian Orthodox Youth Association of Germany (ATORG in Romanian) will be held with the blessing of His Eminence Serafim, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Germany, Central and Northern Europe – the official website of the Eparchy informs. This year’s edition will be held in…

Jul 29, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

The First Liturgy in the Orthodox Church of Stallbaum, Germany

The construction of an Orthodox monastic settlement began in Stallbaum, Germany (about 50 km east of Nürnberg), with the blessing of His Eminence Serafim, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Germany, Central and Northern Europe. On 24 July 2016, the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, the first Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the wooden church recently built, in…

Jul 29, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Medals and Appreciation for the Romanian Choruses

From 7-10 July 2016, the 34th edition of the International Choral Festival was held in Preveza city, Greece, with the participation of 18 choruses from several countries. Two choral groups of Romania participated in this edition of the contest: “Te Deum Laudamus” Orthodox Men’s Choir from Bucharest, conducted by Rev. Lecturer Dr. Zaharia Matei, and…

Jul 11, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Establishing of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada Voted

The 80th Congress of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas voted the elevation of the Eparchy to the rank of Metropolitanate and establishment of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada. The Congress was held from 30 June – 2 July, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Saturday, 2 July 2016, the delegates to the 80th Congress…

Jul 4, 2016Gheorghe Anghel

Summer Day Of The Dead In The Parish Of Coslada, Spain

Saturday, 18 June 2016, the Summer Day of the Dead was celebrated. This day which the Church scheduled as special day for remembering the dead, precedes the Pentecost feast, when the Orthodox Church celebrates the Descent of the Holy Spirit. On the Summer Day of the Dead, the faithful of the community of Saint Nectarie…

Jun 27, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Solemn Service For Poet Mihai Eminescu In Vienna

Poet Mihai Eminescu was commemorated in Vienna, Wednesday, 15 June 2016. In front of the Romanian Orthodox church of Vienna there is a bust of poet Mihai Eminescu. Yesterday, 15 June 2016, Rev Nicolae Dura and Rev Emanuel Nutu celebrated the solemn remembrance service for our national poet from whose passing away it was 127…

Jun 21, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Consecration Of The Romanian Orthodox Parish Church Of Aschaffenbug, Germany

Sunday, 12 June 2016, His Eminence Serafim, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Germany, Central and Northern Europe celebrated the consecration service of the parish church of the “Presentation of the Lord” – Aschaffenburg, Germany, assisted by a group of hierarchs – the official website of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolitanate of Germany, Central and Northern Europe informs.…

Jun 21, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Eparchial Assembly Of The Romanian Orthodox Diocese Of Northern Europe

Saturday, 11 June 1016, the Eparchial Assembly of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Northern Europe was held at the Eparchial Centre of Stockholm. Romanian Orthodox priests from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark attended the event, accompanied by the lay representatives of the parochial communities – the Press Office of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Northern Europe…

Jun 19, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Romanian Heroes Commemorated at Most, Czech Republic

In the Romanian Orthodox Church, the feast of the Ascension is the day of the solemn celebration service for the heroes of the Romanian nation. On this occasion, today, 9 June 2016, a solemn service was celebrated at the Romanian Orthodox church in Most, Czech Republic, for the Romanian heroes who fought for the liberation…

Jun 9, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Orthodox Bishops of the British Isles: “The Convening of the Holy and Great Council is of utmost importance”

“We consider it of utmost importance to make every effort for the Holy and Great Council to meet and show to the world the Synodal unity of the Church”, reads a statement made by the Episcopal Assembly of the British Isles. The working session of the Assembly took place Saturday, 4 June 2016, in London.…

Jun 6, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu

Commencement Ceremony at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary

With the blessing of His Eminence Nicolae, Archbishop of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas, His Grace Ioan Casian of Vicina, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese, has attended on May 21, 2016 the Commencement ceremony at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY. By the initiative and the efforts of His Eminence Nicolae,…

May 27, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu