Diaspora

Austria: 10 years of Romanian Orthodox ministry in Feldkirch

The Romanian Orthodox Parish of the Nativity of the Lord in Feldkirch, Austria, celebrated Sunday, 11 December 2016, its 10th anniversary since the first Divine Liturgy was officiated. His Eminence Serafim, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Germany, Central and Northern Europe, participated in the festive events. Metropolitan Serafim celebrated Sunday the anniversary Divine Liturgy. In his…

Dec 16, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu

Episcopal Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Oceania reaffirms sacrality of marriage between man and woman

The sixth Episcopal Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania held its working session Thursday, 8 December 2016. The session took place at the office of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in Sydney. According to the Rules of Operation of Episcopal Assemblies in the Orthodox Diaspora, the session was chaired by the…

Dec 9, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu

Eikosifinissa Monastery of Greece Celebrated its Dedication Day

The feast of the Falling Asleep of the Mother of God is the dedication day of Eikosifinissa Monastery of Greece too, which belongs to the Metropolitanate of Drama. His Grace Siluan, Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Eparchy of Hungary attended the feast with the blessing of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel and at the invitation of…

Aug 24, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

ATORG Meeting in Koln. Andrei Pleşu Speaks to Young People

From 20 September – 3 October 2016, the Annual Meeting of the Romanian Orthodox Youth Association of Germany (ATORG in Romanian) will be held with the blessing of His Eminence Serafim, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Germany, Central and Northern Europe – the official website of the Eparchy informs. This year’s edition will be held in…

Jul 29, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

The First Liturgy in the Orthodox Church of Stallbaum, Germany

The construction of an Orthodox monastic settlement began in Stallbaum, Germany (about 50 km east of Nürnberg), with the blessing of His Eminence Serafim, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Germany, Central and Northern Europe. On 24 July 2016, the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, the first Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the wooden church recently built, in…

Jul 29, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Medals and Appreciation for the Romanian Choruses

From 7-10 July 2016, the 34th edition of the International Choral Festival was held in Preveza city, Greece, with the participation of 18 choruses from several countries. Two choral groups of Romania participated in this edition of the contest: “Te Deum Laudamus” Orthodox Men’s Choir from Bucharest, conducted by Rev. Lecturer Dr. Zaharia Matei, and…

Jul 11, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Establishing of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada Voted

The 80th Congress of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas voted the elevation of the Eparchy to the rank of Metropolitanate and establishment of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada. The Congress was held from 30 June – 2 July, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Saturday, 2 July 2016, the delegates to the 80th Congress…

Jul 4, 2016Gheorghe Anghel

Summer Day Of The Dead In The Parish Of Coslada, Spain

Saturday, 18 June 2016, the Summer Day of the Dead was celebrated. This day which the Church scheduled as special day for remembering the dead, precedes the Pentecost feast, when the Orthodox Church celebrates the Descent of the Holy Spirit. On the Summer Day of the Dead, the faithful of the community of Saint Nectarie…

Jun 27, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Solemn Service For Poet Mihai Eminescu In Vienna

Poet Mihai Eminescu was commemorated in Vienna, Wednesday, 15 June 2016. In front of the Romanian Orthodox church of Vienna there is a bust of poet Mihai Eminescu. Yesterday, 15 June 2016, Rev Nicolae Dura and Rev Emanuel Nutu celebrated the solemn remembrance service for our national poet from whose passing away it was 127…

Jun 21, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Consecration Of The Romanian Orthodox Parish Church Of Aschaffenbug, Germany

Sunday, 12 June 2016, His Eminence Serafim, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Germany, Central and Northern Europe celebrated the consecration service of the parish church of the “Presentation of the Lord” – Aschaffenburg, Germany, assisted by a group of hierarchs – the official website of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolitanate of Germany, Central and Northern Europe informs.…

Jun 21, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Eparchial Assembly Of The Romanian Orthodox Diocese Of Northern Europe

Saturday, 11 June 1016, the Eparchial Assembly of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Northern Europe was held at the Eparchial Centre of Stockholm. Romanian Orthodox priests from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark attended the event, accompanied by the lay representatives of the parochial communities – the Press Office of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Northern Europe…

Jun 19, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu