Leeson Park Christ Church

Bishop Nectarie blesses former Anglican church as new Orthodox Cathedral in Dublin

Bishop Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland blessed the new Diocesan Cathedral in Dublin during a ceremony held on Saturday, Sept. 13. The Christ Church in Leeson Park was purchased by the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Ireland and Iceland with support from the Department for Romanians Abroad and hundreds of Romanian donors. The church, which previously…

Sep 20, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Ireland and Iceland acquires Cathedral in Dublin

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Ireland and Iceland has recently acquired its own diocesan cathedral in Dublin, the diocese announced in a press release. The Christ Church in Leeson Park was purchased with the support of the Department for Romanians Abroad and the contributions of hundreds of Romanians who donated to the project. “The new…

Sep 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Community in Dublin launches fundraising campaign to buy Christ Church in Leeson Park

The Romanian Orthodox community in Dublin has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase Christ Church in Leeson Park, a building it has used as a place of worship since 2004. According to Greek City Times, the church, which belongs to the Anglican community, was officially put up for sale in February this year, after two…

Sep 5, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu