Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Glasgow’s Romanian parish moves educational programs to new location

Non-formal educational activities for Romanian children in Glasgow have begun in a new parish school location, which was blessed last week by Archbishop-elect Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland during the patronal celebrations of the “Presentation of the Lord to the Temple” Parish. The event was attended by Andreea Ioana Berechet, Romania’s Consul General…

Feb 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

New online presence for the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The newly established Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is now active online, having recently launched an official website alongside dedicated pages on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X. The Archdiocese’s presence on social media is a crucial opportunity to connect with believers, particularly considering the circumstances of Romanians in the diaspora and their need…

Dec 18, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Iosif urges UK youth to answer God’s call: “The Church is our response to His invitation”

His Eminence Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe spoke to the youth of Nepsis UK about God’s invitation in the Parable of the Great Banquet. “The Church is our response to God’s call,” His Eminence emphasized. The Divine Liturgy celebrated on Sunday at “Saint George” Parish in London-Holborn concluded the Nepsis UK Youth Congress,…

Dec 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

UK Archdiocese to serve largest Romanian Diaspora community: Archbishop-elect feels grateful yet overwhelmed

“I take on this responsibility with gratitude, but at the same time, I am overwhelmed,” declared His Grace Bishop Atanasie on Friday after being elected to the office of Archbishop of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. “The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church has entrusted me with the mission in a diocese where the…

Oct 25, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu