Diaspora

Future priests in the UK to undergo theological exam before ordination

The Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is set to hold its first priesthood competency exam in early April, assessing future clergy before their ordination. Theological and Canonical Assessment The exam is open to theology graduates specializing in Pastoral Theology, who are spiritual sons of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern…

Mar 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Nectarie undertakes first pastoral visit to Iceland: Reykjavik parish dedicated to the Lord’s Resurrection

His Grace Bishop Nectarie, the Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Ireland and Iceland, conducted his first pastoral visit to Iceland on March 8-9, 2025. The Reykjavik Parish organized the event in collaboration with România Nordică, the most prominent association of Romanians on the island. Meeting with the Romanian Community On Saturday, Bishop Nectarie met with members…

Mar 12, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church in Ecuador gains official recognition

A historic milestone for Romanian Orthodoxy in Latin America recently took place in Quito, Ecuador, where the Romanian Orthodox Church “Saint Joseph the New of Partoș” obtained legal recognition. This official status marks a crucial step in strengthening the canonical Orthodox presence in the region. Among those present at this landmark event was Rev. Vicar…

Mar 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodoxy in Northern Europe: Bishop Macarie meets catechumens preparing for Baptism on Pascha

His Grace Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe met last week with young catechumens of various nationalities who are preparing to receive Holy Baptism in the Romanian Orthodox Church on the Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord. During the week, His Grace Macarie catechized several Danish catechumens in Odense, Denmark. On Saturday, while celebrating the…

Mar 10, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Unity prevails when we all open up our hearts and minds in selfless love, state the Canonical Orthodox Bishops from USA

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America (ACOB-US), of which the Romanian Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas is a member, has issued a message on the occasion of the Sunday of Orthodoxy, to be celebrated in Orthodox churches at the end of the first week of Lent. “Today, we celebrate…

Mar 7, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Great Lent 2025: Bishop Ioan Casian speaks on forgiveness and detachment from material things

On Forgiveness Sunday, His Grace Bishop Ioan Casian celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Episcopal Cathedral in Saint-Hubert, Canada, delivering a message to the faithful on forgiveness and detachment from material things. “In today’s Gospel passage, our Lord Jesus Christ prepares us for the upcoming liturgical period of Great Lent,” the bishop said. Continuing his…

Mar 7, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox community in Southampton secures historic church linked to Titanic’s legacy

The Romanian Orthodox community in Southampton, United Kingdom, has completed the acquisition of Holy Trinity Church, a historic place of worship that preserves the memory of Titanic victims—the ill-fated ship that set sail for America from this very port. The purchase took place in two stages: the church building was acquired on December 14, 2024,…

Mar 7, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop-elect Atanasie begins ministry in the UK with Oxford visit and diaconal ordination

His Grace Atanasie, the Archbishop-elect of the Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, officially commenced his episcopal ministry with a visit to the Romanian Orthodox Parish of Saint John Cassian in Oxford, where he presided over a diaconal ordination and the investment of a spiritual director. The parish celebrated its patronal feast on Sunday,…

Mar 3, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Serafim: Great Lent is a journey with Christ through His Passion

“With a kind and forgiving heart that does not hold on to resentment, we can begin Great Lent—a journey alongside our Savior Jesus Christ on the path of His Passion,” explains Metropolitan Serafim of Germany, Central, and Northern Europe in his pastoral letter at the start of Great Lent 2025. In his Lenten pastoral letter,…

Mar 3, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian officials discuss Orthodox pastoral care and Christian solidarity in Italy

The President of the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy, MP Ionuț Vulpescu, and Romania’s Ambassador to the Holy See, His Excellency George Bologan, were received on Monday by Bishop Siluan at the headquarters of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy. During their meeting with Bishop Siluan, the discussion emphasized and appreciated the spiritual and social assistance…

Feb 25, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

UK’s Romanian Orthodox Archbishop-elect bids farewell to Italy after 17 years of ministry

His Grace Atanasie, recently elected as the first Archbishop of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, bid farewell to the Romanian Orthodox community in Italy on Sunday after 17 years of ministry. The archbishop-elect celebrated his final Divine Liturgy at the Eparchial Center in Rome, where he urged the faithful to…

Feb 25, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu