Department for Romanians Abroad

Romanian Orthodox community near Paris secures land for church and cultural centre

The Romanian Orthodox parish in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, France, has recently purchased a plot of land, with support from Romania’s Department for Romanians Abroad, to build its own place of worship. Her Excellency Ioana Bivolaru, Romania’s Ambassador to France, visited the community in October, when the parish marked the occasion with prayers, and expressed her support…

Nov 6, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox parish to acquire church where Italy’s first bishop was enthroned

Members of the Romanian Orthodox parish community in Lucca, Italy, signed an agreement last Friday to purchase the church where they hold their liturgical services. The event marks a particularly significant moment in the community’s history. On 8 May 2008, His Grace Bishop Siluan was enthroned in this church as the first Romanian Orthodox Bishop…

Oct 20, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian community in Malta promotes cultural heritage through new parish project

Romanians in Malta are promoting their traditions and cultural identity through a new project running from 1 July to 30 October, according to a press release. The initiative was launched by the country’s only Romanian Orthodox parish. The project targets Romanian families, children, and young people, aiming to strengthen their connection to their mother tongue,…

Oct 20, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu