Diaspora

Romanian children in Luxembourg take part in Orthodox icon painting workshop

Twenty-six children from the Romanian Orthodox Parish of the Nativity of the Lord and Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist in Luxembourg took part in a glass icon painting workshop held on 16–17 May. The event was held at the initiative of Fr Ion Tîrgoală, parish priest of the Romanian community in Luxembourg, and was…

May 26, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Cluj Metropolitan in Spain: Christ’s Gospel easier fulfilled if all Christians are one

His Eminence Metropolitan Andrei of Cluj celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at the Romanian Orthodox parish in Alcalá de Henares, where he stressed that “if all were one, the Gospel of Christ would be fulfilled more easily”. The Metropolitan’s visit to the Romanian community took place in the context of his participation in the…

May 26, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

20 hierarchs consecrate Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Madrid: “We rejoice together with the Lord”

“We rejoice together with the Lord in what He Himself has built,” Bishop Timotei of Spain and Portugal said on Saturday at the consecration of the Diocesan Cathedral “Entry of the Mother of God into the Temple” in Madrid. His Grace highlighted the true meaning of the Church: “First of all, it is the mystical…

May 25, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox priest in Spain says listening to people is central to parish ministry

Fr Ioan Poștoi, parish priest of the Romanian Orthodox community in Roquetas de Mar, Spain, gave an interview to the Spanish publication IDEAL in which he spoke about his pastoral work and parish activities. “I want to work with people, because it is very important to listen to them. Every person who comes to speak…

May 20, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

“Faith is a force for peace”: Romanian Orthodox priest joins interfaith gathering hosted by Malta’s president

Fr Alexandru Popescu of the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Valletta took part in an interfaith event hosted by Malta’s President, Myriam Spiteri Debono, on Wednesday, May 13. The event brought together leaders and representatives of various religious communities, including the Roman Catholic Church, the Greek Catholic Church, the Anglican Church, the Evangelical Baptist Church, the…

May 20, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox youth congress in Britain ends with Divine Liturgy in Bristol

The NEPSIS UK youth gathering concluded on Sunday at the Parish of the Holy Emperors Constantine and Helen in Bristol with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy by Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Archbishop spoke to the young participants about the Gospel account of the healing of the man born blind,…

May 19, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian consul praises Orthodox parish’s role in preserving identity in Spain on 25th anniversary

Romania’s Consul General in Barcelona, Sandra Gătejeanu Gheorghe, attended on Sunday the 25th anniversary celebration of the “Saints Constantine and Helen” parish in Figueres, Spain. In a message published on social media, the Romanian diplomat highlighted the importance of the Romanian community and parish life within the diaspora. “The event highlighted the important role that…

May 19, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Madrid to receive Brancovenesque-style façade restoration

The Diocesan Cathedral “Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple” in Madrid will undergo façade finishing and decorative works featuring elements specific to the Brancovenesque architectural style. The project, entitled Highlighting the Brancovenesque Style: Natural Stone Ornaments and the Completion of the Façade of the Diocesan Cathedral in Madrid, is currently being implemented…

May 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian diaspora parishes to host Children’s Day activities promoting language and faith

Romanian Orthodox parishes in the diaspora will organise educational activities in the Romanian language for Children’s Day, as part of a joint initiative supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Romanian Patriarchate aimed at promoting the cultural and spiritual identity of Romanians living abroad. The subject was discussed on Monday during the third…

May 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox church in Maramureș style takes shape in Japan

The first Romanian Orthodox church built in the traditional Maramureș style in Japan is taking on an increasingly visible shape after the church’s tower was installed on Tuesday. The announcement of the tower installation was made by the parish priest of the Romanian Orthodox Parish of Tokyo, who expressed gratitude to all those who have…

May 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Iosif meets young finalists of Christian oratory festival in Paris

Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe met at the end of last week with the young participants in the final stage of the Christian Oratory Festival-Competition “Saint John Chrysostom”. The event brought together more than 100 young people from the four countries of the Archdiocese — Belgium, Switzerland, France and the Netherlands — at…

May 13, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu