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Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in UK marks first year of Archbishop Atanasie’s enthronement

The Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is marking one year since the enthronement of His Eminence Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with a liturgical programme at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of St George the Great Martyr. The events will begin on Friday at 6:00 p.m. with the service of…

May 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Women’s Association in America sets future mission priorities at Canada Congress

The Romanian Orthodox Women of America established its future missionary priorities and objectives during the AROLA Congress, held from 1–3 May at Mono Monastery. The event began on Friday, May 1, with the official opening, followed by the supplicatory canon to the Mother of God. The following day commenced with Matins and the Divine Liturgy,…

May 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Germany, Austria and Luxembourg holds 30th Eparchial Assembly in Nuremberg

The 30th Eparchial Assembly of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Germany, Austria and Luxembourg took place last Friday, May 1,  at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Nuremberg. Administrative and pastoral proceedings began with a Te Deum service celebrated by His Grace Sofian of Brașov, assistant bishop of the Archdiocese. His Eminence Metropolitan Serafim Joantă of Germany,…

May 5, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada to mark 10th anniversary with liturgical and cultural events

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada marks this year a decade since its establishment, with a series of religious and cultural events scheduled for 8–10 May. The celebrations will take place at the Cathedral of Saint George the Great Martyr and Saints Epictetus and Astion in Saint-Hubert, Canada. Anniversary Programme The programme will open on…

May 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Archdiocese backs campaign for GCSE Romanian Language Exam in UK

The Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has expressed support for the introduction of Romanian as a national GCSE examination subject in the British education system, during a conference held on Monday at the UK Parliament. The conference brought together representatives from diplomatic, parliamentary and educational sectors, alongside members of the Romanian…

Apr 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Religious Affairs Secretary visits St Stephen the Great church in Vienna

Ciprian Olinici, Romania’s State Secretary for Religious Affairs, visited the Romanian Orthodox Church of Saint Stephen the Great in Vienna on Tuesday. The official viewed the church’s frescoes and learned more about the parish community’s educational and pastoral activities. Frescoes Inspired by Romania’s Bukovina Churches The frescoes, inspired by the painting tradition of the Bukovina…

Apr 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Austria’s religious leaders meet Federal Minister, stress dialogue and peace

Leaders of recognised religious communities in Austria met with Claudia Bauer, Austria’s Federal Minister for the EU, Integration and Family, at the Federal Chancellery in Vienna. The Romanian Orthodox Church was represented by Fr Nicolae Dura, Vicar for Austria of the Archdiocese of Germany, Austria and Luxembourg, and Fr Emanuel Nuțu, Cultural Counsellor of the…

Apr 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Young Saint George chose faith over worldly advancement, says Bishop Ioan Casian at Cathedral patronal feast

Though young and possessed of a promising career, Saint George chose the confession of the faith over worldly advantage, becoming a model for Christians today, Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada said on Thursday at the patronal feast of the Episcopal Cathedral in Saint-Hubert. “He is an example of choosing between career and faith,” the hierarch…

Apr 27, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Oldest Romanian Orthodox parish in Great Britain marks patronal feast of Saint George

The Romanian Orthodox parish of Saint George in Holborn, the first Romanian community established in London, celebrated its patronal feast on Thursday with a Divine Liturgy led by Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In his homily, the archbishop reflected on the life and witness of Saint George, saying true victory is found…

Apr 27, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox parish in Italy receives church building in Catholic donation

The Romanian Orthodox parish of Saint John the Baptist in Savona, Italy, has received its own church building through a donation from a local Catholic community, in what the clergy described as a historic moment for the parish. The deed of donation was signed on Monday by Father Domenico Vittorini, representing the Ligurian Augustinian community,…

Apr 24, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian sacred art exhibition in Italy raises funds for parish social home

A charity exhibition of Romanian sacred art inaugurated last weekend at Palazzo Chigi drew senior Romanian officials and art lovers, with proceeds aimed at supporting the renovation of a parish-run social centre. The exhibition, hosted in Ariccia near Rome, seeks to raise funds for Saint George House, a social home built by the Romanian Orthodox…

Apr 22, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu