Latin America

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop praises Latin American mission as clergy begin formation in Romania

Clergy serving Romanian Orthodox communities in South America were welcomed on Friday, 17 July, at the Patriarchal Palace by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, who described their missionary work as “truly admirable.” The delegation from Latin America is visiting Romania for a month-long stay at Putna Monastery, where the clergy will deepen their knowledge…

Jul 22, 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

Metropolitan Nicolae discusses training Latin American theology students in Romania

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas met last week with Rev. Associate Professor Dr Cezar-Paul Hârlăoanu, Dean of the “Dumitru Stăniloae” Faculty of Orthodox Theology at “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, to discuss the possibility of training young people from Latin America who wish to study Theology in Romania. His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae…

Oct 31, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Ambassador to Chile awarded Centennial Medal of Romanian Patriarchate

Romania’s Ambassador to Chile, Floricel Paul Mocanu, has received the Diploma and Medal of the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate. The distinction, granted by Patriarch Daniel, was presented by Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas during a historic visit to Latin America. The award ceremony took place during a symposium organised last weekend by the Romanian…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church in Chile to be consecrated by Metropolitan Nicolae during South America visit

The Romanian Orthodox Parish “Saint Silouan the Athonite” in Concepción, Chile, was recently established under the jurisdiction of the Romanian Metropolis of the Americas. After preparing a place of worship, the local community is now awaiting the consecration of the church by His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae. The Metropolis of the Americas has announced that the…

Jun 28, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church in Ecuador gains official recognition

A historic milestone for Romanian Orthodoxy in Latin America recently took place in Quito, Ecuador, where the Romanian Orthodox Church “Saint Joseph the New of Partoș” obtained legal recognition. This official status marks a crucial step in strengthening the canonical Orthodox presence in the region. Among those present at this landmark event was Rev. Vicar…

Mar 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu