Diaspora

Romanian Orthodox parish near Rome acquires land for its first church

The Romanian Orthodox Parish of the Hieromartyr Hypatius, Bishop of Gangra, in Civita Castellana, Italy, has purchased a plot of land to build its first church. This marks a significant milestone for the Romanian Orthodox community near Rome. The acquisition was finalised at the beginning of October. The property includes an existing building that will…

Oct 10, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Parish in Milan marks 50 years as spiritual bridge between cultures

The Romanian Orthodox Parish of the Descent of the Holy Spirit – Milan I celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sunday. It was a moment of joy and emotion for the Orthodox community in northern Italy, the Diocese of Italy announced. The festivity included the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Siluan of Italy, together with an…

Oct 8, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae consecrates Resurrection of the Lord Church in Sacramento, fulfilling a longtime dream for local Romanian community

The Resurrection of the Lord Romanian Orthodox Church in Sacramento, United States, was consecrated on Sunday by Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas, marking the fulfillment of a decades-long dream for the Romanian Orthodox faithful in the region. According to the Metropolis, the services began on Saturday evening with Vespers, after…

Oct 8, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian hierarchs reconsecrate Annunciation Monastery in Rosiers, first Romanian Orthodox Monastery in the West

An assembly of hierarchs officiated on Sunday the consecration service for the renewed church and restored mural paintings of the Annunciation Monastery in Rosiers, the first Romanian Orthodox monastic community in Western Europe. The service was led by Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe, Archbishop Ioachim of Roman and Bacău, and Bishop Nectarie of…

Oct 8, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae presides over meeting of Romanian clergy from Central United States

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas presided over the annual meeting of Romanian Orthodox clergy from the central United States. The event was held September 26–27 at the Cathedral of Saints Constantine and Helen in Chicago. The gathering brought together priests and delegates from seven parishes and missions. They…

Oct 8, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy supports 150 elderly in Romania and Republic of Moldova through ‘Staff of Hope’ Project

On the occasion of the Day of the Elderly in the Romanian Patriarchate, the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy presented the results of the 2024–2025 edition of its diocesan charity program “The Staff of Hope”. Through the initiative, parishes and monasteries in the diocese have “adopted” 150 elderly people from Romania and the Republic of…

Oct 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Community in Cyprus marks 30th anniversary with cultural and religious events

The Romanian Orthodox Community in Cyprus is celebrating this year three decades since its founding. This celebration is marked by a series of cultural and religious events. On Sunday in Nicosia, Romanians celebrated in the presence of Metropolitan Christophoros of Karpasia. Also present was Romania’s Ambassador to Cyprus, Dan Mihalache. They were joined by Yannis…

Oct 2, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Ambassador to Chile awarded Centennial Medal of Romanian Patriarchate

Romania’s Ambassador to Chile, Floricel Paul Mocanu, has received the Diploma and Medal of the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate. The distinction, granted by Patriarch Daniel, was presented by Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas during a historic visit to Latin America. The award ceremony took place during a symposium organised last weekend by the Romanian…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian priest joins inter-Orthodox celebration on Prague Orthodox Cathedral 90th anniversary

The Orthodox Cathedral in Prague, dedicated to Saints Cyril and Methodius, celebrated its 90th anniversary of consecration on Saturday, in the presence of representatives of sister Churches in the Czech capital. Father Andrei Danciu, the Romanian parish priest in Prague, reported on the liturgical event and the history of the holy place. The Divine Liturgy…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Bishop consecrates new church for Melbourne suburb community

His Grace Bishop Mihail, head of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Australia and New Zealand, consecrated on Sunday, Sept. 21, the new church of the Romanian Orthodox community in Narre Warren North – Dandenong, a suburb located about 40 kilometres southeast of Melbourne, Australia. The Romanian hierarch was joined in the service by His Grace…

Sep 29, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Nectarie blesses former Anglican church as new Orthodox Cathedral in Dublin

Bishop Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland blessed the new Diocesan Cathedral in Dublin during a ceremony held on Saturday, Sept. 13. The Christ Church in Leeson Park was purchased by the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Ireland and Iceland with support from the Department for Romanians Abroad and hundreds of Romanian donors. The church, which previously…

Sep 20, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu