Orthodoxy in Hungary

Romanian Orthodox community in Hungary celebrates faith and heritage at Méhkerék Orthodox Days

His Grace Bishop Lucian of Caransebeș, the Ethos Byzantine Chant Group of the Diocese of Caransebeș and young pan flute player Viorel Papuc, a student of renowned musician Gheorghe Zamfir, were guests at Orthodox Days in Méhkerék, Hungary, on 10–11 October. His Grace Bishop Siluan of Hungary and the Romanian Orthodox Parish of Méhkerék  (Micherechi)…

Oct 13, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ieronim joins Serbian Metropolitan Lukijan for Transfiguration feast in Szentendre

His Grace Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix concelebrated on Wednesday with Serbian Metropolitan Lukijan of Buda and Administrator of Timișoara at the patronal feast of the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Szentendre, Hungary. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated on the occasion of the feast observed by the Serbian Orthodox Church according to…

Aug 22, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese in Hungary marks 80th anniversary with Divine Liturgy in Gyula

On Sunday, the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Gyula, Hungary, marked the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Hungary. On this occasion, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Grace Bishop Sofronie of Oradea, the first Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Hungary, together with His Grace Bishop Nicodim of Severin and Strehaia…

Mar 31, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Hungary’s Secretary of State for Churches, Minorities and Civil Affairs visits Romanian Patriarchate

Mr. Soltész Miklós, Hungary’s Secretary of State for Churches, Minorities, and Civil Affairs, was received by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești at the Patriarchal Palace on July 19. After visiting the Patriarchal Cathedral and Palace, the Hungarian delegation was welcomed at Saint Nicetas of Remesiana Salon at the Patriarchal Palace, where discussions were held…

Jul 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Siluan of Hungary: A community without children has no future

In an interview for the weekly publication Formula AS, Bishop Siluan of Hungary spoke about the declining Romanian community in Hungary. “It would be very important that young families in Romania, as well as the Romanian community in Hungary, be supported by the Romanian state and encouraged to have at least two children,” His Grace…

Apr 18, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu