Metropolitan Nicolae

U.S. Orthodox Bishops: Restoration of icons meant restoration of Church unity

The restoration of holy icons was more than a historical event — it was the restoration of the unity of the Church itself, the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America said in its encyclical for the Sunday of Orthodoxy. The Assembly, of which His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan…

Feb 27, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae urges balance between fasting and daily responsibilities ahead of Great Lent

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas has called on the faithful, as Great Lent approaches, to maintain “a balance between the effort of fasting and the fulfilment of daily responsibilities.” In his pastoral message marking the beginning of Great Lent, the Metropolitan stressed that this fasting season is not…

Feb 19, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas urges faithful to sing to God through deeds, not words, in Christmas message

The Christmas exhortation of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of the Americas, calls on the faithful to sing to the Lord not only with their voices, but above all through their deeds. In his pastoral letter for the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord, Metropolitan Nicolae Condrea brings to the fore the…

Dec 19, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae meets clergy in Texas for Pastoral Assembly

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas met with Romanian clergy during the General Assembly of the Southern USA Deanery, held November 21-22. The meeting took place at the Church of St Mary in Cedar Park, Texas, where the Metropolitan and local clergy gathered in the newly consecrated church —…

Nov 28, 2025Aurelian 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

Metropolitan Nicolae consecrates Resurrection of the Lord Church in Sacramento, fulfilling a longtime dream for local Romanian community

The Resurrection of the Lord Romanian Orthodox Church in Sacramento, United States, was consecrated on Sunday by Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas, marking the fulfillment of a decades-long dream for the Romanian Orthodox faithful in the region. According to the Metropolis, the services began on Saturday evening with Vespers, after…

Oct 8, 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 Metropolitan blesses Embassy in Colombia, meets with Orthodox leaders

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas blessed the headquarters of the Romanian Embassy in the Republic of Colombia on Monday, Sept. 16. The event took place during the Metropolitan’s visit to Latin America and on the occasion of the completion of renovation works at the embassy in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. His Eminence…

Sep 20, 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 Metropolitan and Ambassador Muraru visit Las Vegas parish for 30th anniversary celebration

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas and His Excellency Andrei Muraru, Romania’s Ambassador to the United States, visited the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 25 to 27. Romania’s representative in the U.S. accepted the invitation of Mrs. Lia Roberts, Honorary Consul of Romania in Nevada, in the context of the…

May 2, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Easter message from Metropolitan Nicolae: Live as those freed from death and Hades through Christ

“As we proclaim the Resurrection of the Lord in these days, we ought to reflect with understanding upon the blessings revealed to us in the Resurrection Hymn,” wrote Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas in his Easter Pastoral Letter. “Let us live as those who have been freed from death and…

Apr 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu