Romanian Diaspora

Romania has EU’s largest diaspora as millions seek work abroad, Church becomes anchor for communities

Romania is the European Union country with the largest number of citizens living outside its borders. More than 3 million Romanians reside legally in EU member states, according to Eurostat data. The real number is higher, however, given that not all Romanians in the diaspora appear in official statistics, especially those who have acquired citizenship…

Jan 13, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

One year since enthronement of first Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Ireland and Iceland

On Sunday, one year was marked since the enthronement of His Grace Bishop Nectarie as the first Romanian Orthodox bishop of Ireland and Iceland. The date also coincides with the hierarch’s birthday. He was born on January 11, 1980, in Vălenii de Munte, Prahova County, to his parents, Ion and Anișoara Petre. At his baptism,…

Jan 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox community forms new parish in Kilkenny, Ireland

A new Romanian Orthodox parish is being formed in Kilkenny, Ireland. The parish will be dedicated to Saint Arsenius (Boca) of Prislop and Saint Cainnech of Aghaboe (Kenneth), one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. Bishop Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland celebrated the Divine Liturgy on December 7 with the Romanian community in Kilkenny. Before…

Dec 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel receives German ambassador for introductory visit, highlights Romanian diaspora presence in Germany

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received on Friday, December 12, 2025, the Ambassador of Germany to Romania, H.E. Angela Ganninger, for an introductory visit at the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest. The ambassador was accompanied by Theresa von Saldern, Director of the Cultural Affairs Department at the German Embassy in Bucharest. Patriarch Daniel welcomed Ambassador Ganninger to…

Dec 12, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Bishop Timotei opens new community centre in Spain for diaspora families

His Grace Bishop Timotei of Spain and Portugal inaugurated last Friday a new socio-educational centre for the Romanian community in Torrent, a town located 7 kilometres from Valencia. He was joined in the service by Father Vasile Pop, diocesan advisor for education and youth activities, and by Archdeacon Spiridon Burlacu, diocesan advisor for economic affairs.…

Dec 9, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Archbishop blesses new Consulate headquarters in Birmingham

The new headquarters of the Consulate General of Romania in Birmingham was blessed on Monday by Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The blessing ceremony took place in the presence of the Consul General Mihaela Savu and members of the consular staff. During the event, speakers highlighted the importance of ongoing dialogue between…

Nov 27, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian hierarchs and faithful honour Transylvanian Martyrs at annual Kufstein pilgrimage in Austria

Romanian faithful and hierarchs from the diaspora gathered on Saturday for the annual pilgrimage to the former Kufstein prison in Austria, where the Holy Transylvanian Martyrs — monk Bessarion Sarai, priests John of Galeș and Moses Măcinic of Sibiel, and layman Oprea Nicholas — were once imprisoned for their Orthodox faith. The pilgrims included Romanian…

Oct 20, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

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 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 Orthodox Diocese continues work on cultural and missionary centre in Australia

Construction works on the multifunctional centre of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Australia and New Zealand have entered the second stage, with support from the Department for Romanians Abroad. The building, located at 103 Porteous Road, Harkness (Melton West), Victoria, will host the “St. Dumitru Stăniloae” Cultural and Missionary Centre, the diocesan chapel, and classrooms…

Sep 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Community in Dublin launches fundraising campaign to buy Christ Church in Leeson Park

The Romanian Orthodox community in Dublin has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase Christ Church in Leeson Park, a building it has used as a place of worship since 2004. According to Greek City Times, the church, which belongs to the Anglican community, was officially put up for sale in February this year, after two…

Sep 5, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu