Diaspora

Romanian Orthodox priest in Tokyo reflects on joys and challenges of ministry in Japan

In an interview with Formula AS magazine, Father Daniel Corîu spoke about the joys, difficulties and unexpected collaborations that accompany his pastoral mission in Japan. Father Corîu has served in Japan for 12 years, ministering to around 200 families, most of them Romanian–Japanese. He is the only Romanian Orthodox priest in the country, after the…

Dec 9, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Bishop Timotei opens new community centre in Spain for diaspora families

His Grace Bishop Timotei of Spain and Portugal inaugurated last Friday a new socio-educational centre for the Romanian community in Torrent, a town located 7 kilometres from Valencia. He was joined in the service by Father Vasile Pop, diocesan advisor for education and youth activities, and by Archdeacon Spiridon Burlacu, diocesan advisor for economic affairs.…

Dec 9, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae meets clergy in Texas for Pastoral Assembly

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas met with Romanian clergy during the General Assembly of the Southern USA Deanery, held November 21-22. The meeting took place at the Church of St Mary in Cedar Park, Texas, where the Metropolitan and local clergy gathered in the newly consecrated church —…

Nov 28, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Archbishop blesses new Consulate headquarters in Birmingham

The new headquarters of the Consulate General of Romania in Birmingham was blessed on Monday by Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The blessing ceremony took place in the presence of the Consul General Mihaela Savu and members of the consular staff. During the event, speakers highlighted the importance of ongoing dialogue between…

Nov 27, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox priests in Bavaria push for stronger religious education in German schools

Priests from the Southern Bavaria Deanery gathered in Munich last Saturday for extensive discussions on introducing and strengthening Orthodox Religious Education in schools across Germany. The meeting took place at the Annunciation Romanian Orthodox Parish in Munich and was chaired by Dean Fr. Alexandru Nan. The event was structured in two sessions: a thematic conference…

Nov 26, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox parish in Luxembourg celebrated its 30th anniversary: It serves 7,000 faithful

The “Nativity of the Lord” and “Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist” Romanian Orthodox Parish in Luxembourg celebrated its 30th anniversary in mid-November. The liturgical program began on Saturday, November 15, with the Sacrament of Holy Unction celebrated by His Eminence Serafim, Metropolitan of Germany, Central and Northern Europe, together with seven priests from Luxembourg,…

Nov 25, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Romanian immigration drives growth of Orthodox Christianity in France, study finds

Romanian immigration over the last 14 years has been a driving force in the growth of Orthodoxy in France. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by Father Jivko Panev and recently published on the website Orthodoxie.com. Between 2010 and 2024, the number of places of worship owned by Romanian Orthodox parishes in France…

Nov 24, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Relic of Saint Jacob of Putna to be venerated in Denmark for first time

A particle of the relics of Saint Jacob of Putna, Metropolitan of Moldavia, will be brought for veneration for the first time in Denmark, in Copenhagen, between November 22-24. The delegation from Putna Monastery will be led by Archimandrite Melchisedec Velnic, the monastery’s abbot, and the holy relic will be received on Saturday at 19:00…

Nov 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian priest in Malta presents Orthodox faith to pupils on Diversity Day

Fr. Alexandru Popescu, the Romanian Orthodox parish priest in Valletta, was invited to present the essence of the Romanian Orthodox faith to Maltese primary school pupils. The educational event took place on Diversity Day in Malta at the prestigious San Anton School, located in the Imšelliet/Zebbiegħ area. This school is renowned for its holistic educational…

Nov 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Youth is the time to lay the roots of spiritual life: Nepsis 2025 Youth Congress UK

The Nepsis 2025 Youth Congress UK, held at the Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle and Saint Nectarios of Aegina in Birmingham, brought together young Orthodox Christians under the theme of spiritual growth and faith as “the time to lay the roots of one’s spiritual life,” according to Archbishop Atanasie of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese…

Nov 12, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox bishops gather in Paris for Archangels’ Cathedral patronal feast

Hierarchs of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of Western and Southern Europe concelebrated on Saturday at the patronal feast of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael in Paris. Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe was joined in the Divine Liturgy by Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Bishop…

Nov 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu