Bishop Nectarie

Romanian Orthodox parish in Dublin grows after acquiring own church, draws royal visit

The Romanian community in Dublin, Ireland, has seen notable growth since the Saints George & Columba Parish acquired its own place of worship, noted the Custodian of the Romanian Crown, Agerpres reports. The parish was founded in 2009 after it became clear that many Romanians lived there. Ten years later, the Romanian community in Dublin…

Jun 26, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland: Romanian communities are well-settled and balanced

A few months after his enthronement as Bishop of Ireland and Iceland, His Grace Bishop Nectarie spoke to Basilica.ro about the communities in his diocese, describing them as well-settled and balanced. At 45, he became the Bishop of Ireland and Iceland, not only because of his youth and enthusiasm. Before reaching this office, His Grace…

May 1, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Bishop in Ireland: The path to Resurrection does not pass through the stomach

In his first pastoral letter, Bishop Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland urged the faithful to look beyond material joys and reminded them that the journey toward Christ’s Resurrection and salvation is not one of bodily indulgence. “The Christian teaching is one full of joy—something far deeper than what we typically call optimism. And Holy Pascha…

Apr 21, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Nectarie undertakes first pastoral visit to Iceland: Reykjavik parish dedicated to the Lord’s Resurrection

His Grace Bishop Nectarie, the Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Ireland and Iceland, conducted his first pastoral visit to Iceland on March 8-9, 2025. The Reykjavik Parish organized the event in collaboration with România Nordică, the most prominent association of Romanians on the island. Meeting with the Romanian Community On Saturday, Bishop Nectarie met with members…

Mar 12, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Nearly 300 faithful attend Bishop Nectarie’s first Divine Liturgy in Dublin after enthronement

On Sunday, nearly 300 Romanian Orthodox faithful gathered at the Diocesan Centre in Dublin for the first Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland following his enthronement. Guests from France and Romania attended the service, including representatives from Crasna Monastery, where Bishop Nectarie previously served as abbot, his family, and his spiritual…

Jan 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Nectarie enthroned in Dublin: This obedience brings a new experience into my life

“The obedience entrusted to me brings into my life a new experience, that of assuming responsibility for the flock, of bearing on my shoulders, with paternal responsibility, an extensive spiritual family, of which I am now ordained as shepherd, guardian, and servant,” said His Grace Bishop Nectarie on Saturday, at his enthronement ceremony as Bishop…

Jan 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Historic milestone: First Romanian Bishop of Ireland and Iceland to be enthroned in Dublin this Saturday

On Saturday, January 11, His Grace Bishop Nectarie Petre will be enthroned as the first Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Ireland and Iceland. The event will take place at the Saint Columba Church of the Dublin II Parish. The enthronement will occur after the Divine Liturgy. Many hierarchs are expected to attend, including His Eminence Metropolitan…

Jan 8, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu