Diaspora

Romanian Orthodox youth congress in Britain ends with Divine Liturgy in Bristol

The NEPSIS UK youth gathering concluded on Sunday at the Parish of the Holy Emperors Constantine and Helen in Bristol with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy by Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Archbishop spoke to the young participants about the Gospel account of the healing of the man born blind,…

May 19, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian consul praises Orthodox parish’s role in preserving identity in Spain on 25th anniversary

Romania’s Consul General in Barcelona, Sandra Gătejeanu Gheorghe, attended on Sunday the 25th anniversary celebration of the “Saints Constantine and Helen” parish in Figueres, Spain. In a message published on social media, the Romanian diplomat highlighted the importance of the Romanian community and parish life within the diaspora. “The event highlighted the important role that…

May 19, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Madrid to receive Brancovenesque-style façade restoration

The Diocesan Cathedral “Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple” in Madrid will undergo façade finishing and decorative works featuring elements specific to the Brancovenesque architectural style. The project, entitled Highlighting the Brancovenesque Style: Natural Stone Ornaments and the Completion of the Façade of the Diocesan Cathedral in Madrid, is currently being implemented…

May 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian diaspora parishes to host Children’s Day activities promoting language and faith

Romanian Orthodox parishes in the diaspora will organise educational activities in the Romanian language for Children’s Day, as part of a joint initiative supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Romanian Patriarchate aimed at promoting the cultural and spiritual identity of Romanians living abroad. The subject was discussed on Monday during the third…

May 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox church in Maramureș style takes shape in Japan

The first Romanian Orthodox church built in the traditional Maramureș style in Japan is taking on an increasingly visible shape after the church’s tower was installed on Tuesday. The announcement of the tower installation was made by the parish priest of the Romanian Orthodox Parish of Tokyo, who expressed gratitude to all those who have…

May 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Iosif meets young finalists of Christian oratory festival in Paris

Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe met at the end of last week with the young participants in the final stage of the Christian Oratory Festival-Competition “Saint John Chrysostom”. The event brought together more than 100 young people from the four countries of the Archdiocese — Belgium, Switzerland, France and the Netherlands — at…

May 13, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian mobile consular services to reach three UK cities in May

Between 21 and 24 May, Romanians living in three British cities will have access to consular services without having to travel to London. The initiative is being organised by the Consulate General of Romania in London to support the Romanian community within its jurisdiction. A consular team will travel to Peterborough, Norwich and Ipswich to…

May 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Nectarie named best goalkeeper at church minifootball tournament in Ireland

His Grace Bishop Nectarie received the special award for “Best Goalkeeper” at the end of the first edition of the minifootball tournament organised by the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Ireland and Iceland. His Grace received the special distinction for “Goalkeeper of the Tournament”. The competition, held on May 2 in Dublin, brought together 12 teams…

May 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in UK marks first year of Archbishop Atanasie’s enthronement

The Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is marking one year since the enthronement of His Eminence Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with a liturgical programme at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of St George the Great Martyr. The events will begin on Friday at 6:00 p.m. with the service of…

May 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Women’s Association in America sets future mission priorities at Canada Congress

The Romanian Orthodox Women of America established its future missionary priorities and objectives during the AROLA Congress, held from 1–3 May at Mono Monastery. The event began on Friday, May 1, with the official opening, followed by the supplicatory canon to the Mother of God. The following day commenced with Matins and the Divine Liturgy,…

May 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Germany, Austria and Luxembourg holds 30th Eparchial Assembly in Nuremberg

The 30th Eparchial Assembly of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Germany, Austria and Luxembourg took place last Friday, May 1,  at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Nuremberg. Administrative and pastoral proceedings began with a Te Deum service celebrated by His Grace Sofian of Brașov, assistant bishop of the Archdiocese. His Eminence Metropolitan Serafim Joantă of Germany,…

May 5, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu