Ukrainians in Romania

Ukrainian Orthodox faithful in Romania pray for peace ahead of Independence Day

On Sunday, the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate offered prayers for peace in anticipation of Ukraine’s Independence Day. The liturgical observance was conducted at the behest of Ihor Prokopchuk, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Romania. Priests and members of the communities prayed for an end to the war and for those suffering as a result…

Aug 24, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Ukrainian Orthodox monastery in Romania celebrates patronal feast

The Ukrainian Orthodox Monastery of the Nativity of St John the Baptist in Ruscova-Oblaz, Maramureș County, celebrated its patronal feast on Monday according to the unrevised (Julian) calendar. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by a group of 14 priests from the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania, led by Fr Marius Lauruc, the vicar. The sermon…

Jul 9, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Ukrainian community in Romania marks 36 years since restoration of Orthodox Vicariate

The Ukrainian community in Romania marks 36 years since the re-establishment of the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania on Monday. Following the fall of the communist regime, Orthodox Ukrainians in Romania initiated steps to obtain the blessing of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church for the restoration of the Ukrainian Vicariate, which had…

Mar 16, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

New leadership appointed for the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church has approved the appointment of new leaders for the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania. These leaders will continue existing projects and launch new initiatives to preserve the faith and ethnic identity of Ukrainians living in the country. Father Marius-Nicolae Lauruc, parish priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox community in…

Oct 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Dormition Fast begins on Old Calendar: Traditions from Romania’s border communities to Orthodox faithful worldwide

Most Romanian communities around Romania’s borders, as well as Orthodox faithful in other parts of the world, follow the unrevised calendar and are preparing for the Dormition Fast, which begins on Thursday, August 14. Popularly known as “Saint Mary’s Fast,” it is meant to be quite strict, as it culminates with the Dormition of the…

Aug 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania marks 35 years since reestablishment at Sighet symposium

On Tuesday, the Sighet Memorial hosted the symposium celebrating 35 years of the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania. The event was preceded by the Divine Liturgy, celebrated by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, the delegate of the Patriarch of Romania, together with priests from the two deaneries of the vicariate. At the end of…

Jun 18, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

35 years since the reactivation of the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania

Sunday marked 35 years since the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate’s re-establishment under the Romanian Patriarchate’s jurisdiction. Following the fall of the atheist communist regime, Orthodox Ukrainians in Romania sought the blessing of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Church to reinstate the Ukrainian Vicariate, which had been dissolved by the communist authorities in 1952. The initiative…

Mar 17, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Ukrainian Orthodox Parish in Bucharest holds memorial for war victims on third anniversary of conflict

On Sunday, the Ukrainian Orthodox Parish “Saint Peter Mogila” in Bucharest held a memorial service for the victims of the war in Ukraine, marking three years since the conflict began. The service was preceded by the Divine Liturgy, celebrated by Father Vladimir-Clement Malcovici, the parish priest of the Ukrainian community. “I have parishioners who come…

Feb 24, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Ukrainian Orthodox Clergy in Romania mark three years of war with memorial services for victims

On Tuesday, clergy from the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania held a memorial service for the victims of the war in Ukraine, marking three years since the conflict began. The commemoration took place at the “Elevation of the Holy Cross” Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Sighetu Marmației, Maramureș County, where priests from the Sighetu Marmației Ukrainian…

Feb 21, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania expands cultural, catechetical, and philanthropic efforts in 2024

In 2024, the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania carried out a series of cultural, catechetical, and philanthropic activities, including traditional choral concerts, a symposium on Ukrainian saints in Romania, and increased catechetical programs for youth and adults. Cultural and Educational Activities The vicariate hosted several notable concerts, including: The 8th edition of the Passion Hymns…

Feb 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate marks 35 years since reestablishment with year-long celebrations

This year, the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate of the Romanian Patriarchate celebrates 35 years since its reestablishment. This historic milestone will be marked with various events throughout the year. Essay Contest for Ukrainian Children The first event, a contest for children and youth from the Ukrainian community in Romania, will begin in February and run for…

Jan 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu