Metropolitan Nicolae

Romanian Metropolitan blesses Embassy in Colombia, meets with Orthodox leaders

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas blessed the headquarters of the Romanian Embassy in the Republic of Colombia on Monday, Sept. 16. The event took place during the Metropolitan’s visit to Latin America and on the occasion of the completion of renovation works at the embassy in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. His Eminence…

Sep 20, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church in Chile to be consecrated by Metropolitan Nicolae during South America visit

The Romanian Orthodox Parish “Saint Silouan the Athonite” in Concepción, Chile, was recently established under the jurisdiction of the Romanian Metropolis of the Americas. After preparing a place of worship, the local community is now awaiting the consecration of the church by His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae. The Metropolis of the Americas has announced that the…

Jun 28, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan and Ambassador Muraru visit Las Vegas parish for 30th anniversary celebration

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas and His Excellency Andrei Muraru, Romania’s Ambassador to the United States, visited the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 25 to 27. Romania’s representative in the U.S. accepted the invitation of Mrs. Lia Roberts, Honorary Consul of Romania in Nevada, in the context of the…

May 2, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Easter message from Metropolitan Nicolae: Live as those freed from death and Hades through Christ

“As we proclaim the Resurrection of the Lord in these days, we ought to reflect with understanding upon the blessings revealed to us in the Resurrection Hymn,” wrote Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas in his Easter Pastoral Letter. “Let us live as those who have been freed from death and…

Apr 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae leads groundbreaking for Romanian Cathedral in Ohio

Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas officiated last week the blessing service for the cornerstone of a new Romanian cathedral in Olmsted Township, Ohio. The service was also attended by Fr. Călin Barbolovici, Dean of the Central USA Deanery and parish priest of the “Holy Trinity” Romanian Orthodox Church in Troy,…

Apr 1, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas reflects on pride during Liturgy at Putna Monastery

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at Putna Monastery, delivering a sermon on the spiritual dangers of pride, inspired by the Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. During his homily, Metropolitan Nicolae emphasized that even hermits are not exempt from the temptation of pride. “Those monks who…

Feb 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas visits Dacula, Georgia, to celebrate 25 years of service by local clergy

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Two Americas visited Dacula, Georgia, on January 25–26, where the Romanian Orthodox community celebrated their shepherds: Parish Priest Nicolae Clempuș and Father David Hudson, who marked 25 years of service. The visit began on Saturday evening with the Great Vespers, followed by a sermon delivered by Metropolitan Nicolae. His…

Jan 31, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas encourages faithful to find strength amid crises and wars this Christmas

In his Christmas pastoral letter, Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas has urged the faithful not to fear crises, disturbances, and wars but to lift their hearts and place all their hope in God’s help. According to the Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of the Americas, the joy of the announcement of the miracle in Bethlehem, of the…

Dec 21, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae celebrates patronal feast of Middletown monastery, emphasizes call to holiness and spiritual renewal

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Saturday for the patronal feast of the Romanian Monastery “Saint Demetrius the New” in Middletown, New York. On this occasion, the Romanian Metropolitan of the Americas spoke about the action of the Holy Spirit in the Church and in each individual’s personal life.…

Oct 30, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Minnesota Romanian church receives second patron saint during centennial re-consecration

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas rededicated the “Holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen” Church in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday, marking the church’s 100th anniversary. The church was also placed under the protection of Saint Stephen the Great, the Holy Prince of Moldavia. The event continued with the Divine Liturgy, during which His Eminence…

Sep 27, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The call to follow Christ: Reflections on the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross by Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas

In his message for the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross, His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas contemplates the profoundness of the Savior’s call: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” (Mark 8:34). The Romanian Metropolitan notes that this command is a…

Sep 13, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu