Diaspora

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

In Vasco da Gama’s birthplace, Romanian Orthodox Bishop urges faithful to follow Christ

His Grace Bishop Timotei of Spain and Portugal told Romanian faithful on Sunday that “following God is a great calling” during celebrations marking the patronal feast of the Romanian Orthodox Parish of Saint Bartholomew in Sines, Portugal, the birthplace of explorer Vasco da Gama. His Grace celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese voices support for Romanians amid Northern Ireland unrest

The Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has expressed its support and solidarity with Romanians living in Northern Ireland amid recent outbreaks of violence and social tensions that have affected numerous individuals and families. “The Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland remains in constant contact with representatives of the…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton launches fundraiser to buy permanent church home

A Romanian Orthodox parish in Northampton, central England, has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase its own place of worship as its growing congregation seeks a permanent home. The Romanian Orthodox Parish of the Entry of the Mother of God into the Temple currently holds services in an Anglican church made available for its use,…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Iosif celebrates Liturgy with multinational Orthodox community in Lugano

His Eminence Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Lugano, Switzerland, a community composed of faithful from several nationalities. The metropolitan presided over the service in the presence of more than 170 members of the Orthodox community from Lugano and neighbouring localities. Among…

Jun 10, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

UK Romanian Orthodox Archbishop: Apostles’ Fast calls Christians to rediscover their true identity

“The Apostles’ Fast is also a call to rediscover our true Christian identity,” said Archbishop Atanasie in a message addressed to the faithful at the beginning of the fasting season. The Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Great Britain and Northern Ireland emphasised that the Church is apostolic not only through historical continuity but through the same…

Jun 9, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Entire family received into Orthodoxy in Norway on Parents and Children Sunday

On the Sunday of Parents and Children, Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe baptised an Anglo-Norwegian family at the Romanian Orthodox parish church in Ålesund, Norway. Victor John Scattergood and Martina Scattergood, together with their two children, Angelica and Benedict, were baptised by Bishop Macarie, who reflected on the significance of the occasion. “In the Romanian…

Jun 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Fifty people join Orthodox Church in Latin America during Pascha-to-Pentecost period

Fifty people were baptised into Orthodox Christian communities in Latin America between Pascha and Pentecost, according to the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas. According to figures released by the metropolis, most of those received into the Church are local residents of Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico who discovered the Orthodox faith through the…

Jun 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu