Diocese of Northern Europe

Romanian Orthodox bishop baptises Swedish mother and son after two years of preparation

Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe baptised two Swedish nationals, a mother and son, last weekend at the Romanian Orthodox parish church in Uppsala, Sweden. On the same occasion, seven young Scandinavians became catechumens. Maria and Martin Hoppe chose to join the Orthodox Church after nearly two years of preparation. “I was a catechumen for almost…

Nov 6, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Macarie mourns King Harald V, offers prayers for Norwegian people

Romanian Orthodox Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe offered his condolences to the Norwegian Royal Family on Friday after the repose of King Harald V. The Romanian hierarch expressed his sorrow upon learning the news: “It was with profound sadness that I received the news of His Majesty’s passing from this life.” “At this time of…

Aug 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox community in western Denmark consecrates its first church

The Romanian Orthodox community in Ringkøbing-Skjern, western Denmark, now has its own church after the place of worship was consecrated on July 11 by Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe. His Grace spoke about the journey the community undertook to acquire and restore the church: “We give glory to the all-merciful God for granting us the…

Jul 21, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Entire family received into Orthodoxy in Norway on Parents and Children Sunday

On the Sunday of Parents and Children, Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe baptised an Anglo-Norwegian family at the Romanian Orthodox parish church in Ålesund, Norway. Victor John Scattergood and Martina Scattergood, together with their two children, Angelica and Benedict, were baptised by Bishop Macarie, who reflected on the significance of the occasion. “In the Romanian…

Jun 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Seven converts join Orthodox Church in Sweden as Bishop Macarie celebrates Pentecost baptisms

On Pentecost Sunday, His Grace Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe baptised six young people aged between 13 and 33 and a 50-year-old woman in Kalmar, Sweden. The new members of the Church were joined by their families and by Romanian and Scandinavian faithful attending the Pentecost service. “We rejoice that these young people have opened…

Jun 4, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Macarie baptises Greenland youth inspired by Romanian Saint Cleopas

His Grace Bishop Macarie Drăgoi of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Northern Europe baptised a young Greenlander on Thursday, who received the name of Saint Cleopas (Ilie) of Sihăstria. The bishop noted that the young man had been influenced by the writings of the Romanian saint and wished to bear his name. “Accompanied from Scandinavia…

Mar 20, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Macarie begins mission among glaciers in Greenland

Bishop Macarie Drăgoi of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Northern Europe arrived in Greenland on Monday, where he will spend a week celebrating the Divine Liturgy and baptising local people who wish to enter into communion with the Church. In a message posted on the diocese’s Facebook page, the bishop said the mission is taking…

Mar 17, 2026Aurelian 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

Saint Nicholas’ relic to visit Romanian parish in Denmark for special celebration

A relic of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, which is currently housed at the New Saint George Church in Bucharest, will be transported to the Romanian Parish in Vejle, Denmark, from September 27 to 28. The event is part of the “Days of Saint Constantine Brâncoveanu” in Denmark, organized by “Saint Stephen the Great” Youth Centre…

Sep 12, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel congratulates Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Northern Europe for 15th anniversary

In a message for the 15th anniversary of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Northern Europe on Sunday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel praised the Diocese that “since its inauguration, has become a significant link for the unity of the Romanians in the Scandinavian diaspora.” Please find below the full text of Patriarch Daniel’s message titled “A…

Aug 28, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Professor John Behr awarded highest distinction of Romanian Diocese of Northern Europe

Rev. John Behr, a professor at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, received the highest award of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Northern Europe last Friday. The “Northern Cross” was awarded to Rev. John Behr by His Grace Bishop Macarie during a ceremony at the diocesan chapel in Bergen, Norway. His Grace Bishop Macarie of…

Apr 25, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu