Diaspora

Patronal feast at Ss. Constantine and Helen Cathedral in Chicago

These days Ss. Constantine and Helen Cathedral in Chicago was adorned with joy for the feast of its heavenly protectors. The patron saints of the Cathedral were honored with great reverence this year. The feast started Friday, May 20th 2016 with Vespers and Lytia officiated by His Eminence Archbishop Nicolae and the priests of the…

May 27, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

International Symposium on the Culture and Spirituality of the Holy Mount Athos in Rome

“The healing sight. The miracle worker icons of the Holy Mount Athos between history and piety” was the theme of the 15th edition of the International Symposium on the culture and spirituality of the Holy Mount Athos organised in Rome – the official website of the Eparchy informs. The event was organised Saturday, 14 May…

May 14, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Patronal Feast of the Romanian Orthodox Community of Turkey

On 8 May 2016, Sunday of Saint Thomas the Apostle, the church of “Saint Martyr Paraskevi” located in Haskoy district of Istanbul celebrated its second spiritual protector, Saint Neo-Martyr Argyra. A particle of the relics of Saint Argyra is kept in the church of the community of Orthodox Christians from Istanbul. Because the celebration day…

May 11, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Time of Joy in the Parish of the „Nativity of the Lord” of Munich

On the second Sunday after Easter, also called Thomas’ Sunday, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the parish of the “Nativity of the Lord” of Munich, dedicated to the children who participated in the project entitled the First Confession, as well as to the teenagers 13-14 years old who made the first Confession of faith.…

May 9, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Princess Margret Awarded The Northern Cross, in Stockholm

Monday, 2 May 2016, His Grace Macarie, Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Northern Europe awarded the Northern Cross to Princess Margret. This is the highest distinction of the Eparchy and it was awarded as a sign of the appreciation that the Romanians living in this part of Europe, traditionally led by monarchic dynasties, wish to show…

May 3, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Hundreds of Faithful Celebrated The Resurrection of the Lord in Paris

Hundreds of faithful were present on the Resurrection night in the Metropolitan Cathedral of “Saints Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Rafael” in Paris. The Resurrection service and Divine Liturgy were celebrated by His Eminence Iosif, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Western and Southern Europe, together with a group of priests and deacons. In the sermon delivered, His…

May 1, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Metropolitan Cathedral of „Saint Great Martyr Demetrius” of Nurnberg

The feast of the Resurrection of the Lord brought, like every year, thousands of Romanians together, in the Metropolitan Cathedral of “Saint Great Martyr Demetrius” of Nurnberg. The courtyard of the cathedral was overcrowded at the Resurrection service celebrated by His Eminence Serafim, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Germany, Central and Northern Europe, together with the…

May 1, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Annual Symposium of Orthodox Spirituality of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Nicolae, the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas organized, in partnership with the Orthodox Christian Studies Center at Fordham University and the Sophia Institute, the ninth edition of the Annual Symposium of Orthodox Spirituality. The theme of this year’s Symposium was “Youth Religious Education”. The Symposium was held…

Apr 19, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Presents for Disadvantaged Persons from Rome, Italy

Sunday, 10 April 2016, volunteers of “Conception of the Mother of God” parish offered parcels with food to the needy people in Anagnina area and in other outskirts of Rome – the official website of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy informs. The event is part of the social project of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese…

Apr 14, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Historical Moment at „Montecatini Terme” Orthodox Parish – Italy

The founders, benefactors and faithful of the Orthodox parish of Saint Martyr Pelagia – Montecatini Terme, deanery of Toscana – Italy, and parish priest Matei Tulan, have their own place of worship where they can attend the religious services. This became a reality on Wednesday, 30 March 2016, with the blessing of His Grace Siluan,…

Mar 31, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Prayers for the victims of the road accident in Czech Republic

Four Romanians died and another three where hurt after a road accident happened Tuesday, 29 March 2016, on the D5 motor way at the entrance in Plzen city, Czech Republic, in which two vehicles registered in Romania were involved, the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs. According to the information provided until now on the…

Mar 31, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu