Tag: parish growth

Diaspora

Romanian priest in Italy reflects on growth of Forlì parish and diaspora identity

Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
26.02.2026

Fr Florin Haniș, parish priest of the Romanian Orthodox community in Forlì, Italy, spoke in an interview with the Romanian publication Formula AS about the beginnings and development of the Romanian community in the Emilia-Romagna…

Youth

Southern Bessarabia Diocese reports baptism growth and stronger youth engagement in 2025

Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
26.01.2026

The Diocese of Southern Bessarabia recorded visible pastoral growth throughout 2025, alongside greater involvement of young people in diocesan life. Figures in the diocese’s annual activity report point to an encouraging development: 889 baptisms, 350…