Romanian Diaspora

Romanian Church in Tokyo celebrates milestone with new iconography

The Romanian Orthodox Church in Tokyo concludes the year with a significant achievement: the adornment of its interior with iconography and frescoes. “With great joy, we share the celebration of Christ’s Nativity from the Bethlehem of Japan! This year, God’s abundant blessings have beautified our church through paintings and icons,” the parish representatives posted on…

Dec 31, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Serafim of Germany uses his Christmas message to glorify God for revealing modern Romanian Saints

The Christmas Pastoral Letter of His Eminence Metropolitan Serafim of Germany, Central and Northern Europe, briefly presents the life of eight of the sixteen newly canonized Romanian Saints – those His Eminence knew. “Let us give glory to the good God who has raised so many saints from our people who pray for us, interceding…

Dec 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Iosif urges UK youth to answer God’s call: “The Church is our response to His invitation”

His Eminence Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe spoke to the youth of Nepsis UK about God’s invitation in the Parable of the Great Banquet. “The Church is our response to God’s call,” His Eminence emphasized. The Divine Liturgy celebrated on Sunday at “Saint George” Parish in London-Holborn concluded the Nepsis UK Youth Congress,…

Dec 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanians hope to purchase historic church in Sweden: “A Christmas miracle,” Bishop says

The Romanian Orthodox community in Scandinavia is celebrating a historic moment as they intend to acquire their own church in Borås, Sweden. His Grace Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe described this goal as “the most beautiful and unique Christmas gift.” “With great joy, I announce that the contract has been signed to purchase a place…

Dec 13, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian MEP explains why diaspora churches received most Government funding

Romanian MEP Gheorghe Cârciu explained to journalist Val Vâlcu why Romanian parishes abroad received the majority of funds provided by the Department for Romanians Abroad, which he led in recent years. “The Church is the only entity that carries out all five types of eligible activities for funding: education, culture, spirituality, media, and civil society.…

Dec 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

France: Restoration of Romanian Church in Tours’ historic centre makes significant progress

The restoration of the Church of Saints Nectarios and Martin in Tours is advancing significantly. The stained glass windows and portions of the main façade have recently been restored. The Romanian community purchased the church, a historic monument, 15 years ago with support from the Metropolis of Western and Southern Europe. Restoration efforts began five…

Nov 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox community in Viareggio secures parish complex after a decade of use

The Orthodox community in Viareggio has successfully acquired the parish complex, where it has been active for the past ten years. Since April, the parish of the Prophet Isaiah received approval for a grant from the Department for Romanians Abroad to fund the purchase of the worship complex it has been using, which meets its…

Nov 20, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox community in Malta to host charity event ahead of National Day

On Saturday, November 30, the Parish Council of the Romanian Orthodox community in Malta will hold a charity event to celebrate the eve of Romania’s National Day. Participants are invited to wear traditional attire or a Romanian blouse. Father George-Alexandru Popescu, parish priest in Valletta, announced the event on Facebook, explaining its purpose: raising funds…

Nov 20, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s message marks 50th anniversary of Montreal’s Romanian Orthodox Cathedral

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a heartfelt message to the Romanian Orthodox community in Montreal, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist and Saint Callinicus of Cernica. In his message, Patriarch Daniel highlighted the cathedral’s pivotal role in preserving and promoting the Orthodox faith and Romanian identity…

Nov 11, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of Western and Southern Europe marks 75th anniversary

The Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of Western and Southern Europe (MOREOM) marked its 75th anniversary alongside the patronal feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael Cathedral in Paris. Events began last Thursday with a pilgrimage to the Paris cathedral, bringing the relic of Saint Nicholas from “St. George-New” Church in Bucharest. The cathedral patronal feast…

Nov 11, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox parishes in Spain provide aid to people affected by floods

Several Romanian Orthodox parishes in Spain have come to the aid of communities affected by severe flooding in the host country. The Romanian Orthodox Parish of “Saint Ephrem the New” in Torrent, Valencia, sent three cars loaded with food on Sunday to support the residents of the Valencian towns of Xenillet, Alaquás, and Aldaia. On…

Nov 4, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu