consecration anniversary

Munich Romanian Orthodox parish marks 10th anniversary of St Mary Church consecration

Romanians in Munich, Germany, marked the 10th anniversary of the consecration of St Mary Church of the Annunciation Parish at the end of last week. Many faithful attended the celebrations, along with retired priest Fr Simion Felecan, who served the community for more than three decades and helped build the church. The Annunciation Parish organised…

Sep 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox community in Ottawa marks 5th anniversary of church consecration

Last Saturday, the Romanian Orthodox community in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, celebrated the 5th anniversary of the consecration of their parish church, dedicated to Saint Matthew the Apostle and Saint Christina the Great Martyr. The feast day of Saint Matthew was marked with a festive Divine Liturgy, celebrated by Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas and Bishop…

Nov 20, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest Patriarchal Cathedral marks 365th consecration anniversary

On May 7, 2023, Bucharest’s historical patriarchal cathedral dedicated to the Holy Emperors Constantine and Helen marked the 365th anniversary of its consecration. In 1658, Patriarch Makarios of Antioch and All East led the consecration ceremony of the church founded by Wallachia’s ruler Constantin Serban Basarab, which initially served as catholicon for a monastery. Concelebrants…

May 9, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu