Bishop Siluan of Italy turns 55
On Wednesday, His Grace Bishop Siluan of Italy marks his 55th birthday. Born on March 5, 1970, in Gura Râului, Sibiu County, he was the fourth of six children in a priest’s family. Theological Studies…
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4,750 baptisms and expanding parishes: Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy thrives in 2024
The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy concluded 2024 with an intensive pastoral effort, reflected in the remarkable number of religious services conducted across its 295 parishes. Over the year, the diocese recorded 4,750 baptisms, 167…
How the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy grew to nearly 500 communities in just 16 years
The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy, which is celebrating its sixteenth anniversary, consists of 478 pastoral-missionary units, 278 of which are parishes. These communities are served by 310 priests and 25 deacons, and 62 parishes…
Exterior lighting of Romanian Church in Olbia fascinates Sardinia press: “a true fairytale marvel”
Last week, the local press wrote about the charming appearance of the new Romanian Orthodox Church in Olbia, a town on the Italian island of Sardinia. The newly installed exterior lighting highlights the holy place.…
President of Malta welcomes Romanian Bishop at San Anton Palace
His Excellency George Vella, President of Malta, welcomed His Grace Atanasie of Bogdania, Assistant Bishop to the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy, at San Anton Palace on Monday, June 28. The meeting was attended by:…
Romanian President to award National Order of Merit to Italy’s assistant bishop for philanthropic work during pandemic
His Grace Bishop Atanasie of Bogdania will receive the Romanian Knight’s National Order of Merit for the philanthropic work carried out by the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy during the pandemic. On Thursday, President Klaus…
Romanian Bishop visits Viterbo prison on Christmas, encourages inmates
The assistant bishop to the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy made a special effort to visit the Viterbo prison on Christmas Day. His Grace Bishop Atanasie of Bogdania was accompanied by Fr Walter Gabriel Andriuta…
President Klaus Iohannis visits headquarters of Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy for first time
On Sunday His Excellency the President of Romania, Klaus Werner Iohannis, visited for the first time the headquarters of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy. The Romanian president is currently on a state visit to…
Romanian Diocese of Italy expresses solidarity with victims of Genoa bridge collapse
A day after a highway bridge collapsed in Genoa, Italy, killing at least 39 people, the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy released a message expressing compassion and solidarity with the victims’ families. Full text: The…