Diocese of Canada

Ontario pilgrimage marks start of Dormition Fast in Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada

A pilgrimage at the Monastery of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and St Ephraim the New in Mono, Ontario, marked the beginning of the Dormition Fast in the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada. Held from 31 July to 2 August, the event brought together faithful from several Canadian provinces, as well as numerous young…

Aug 7, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Mono Monastery construction project advances: Topographical survey completed

The Monastery of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Mono, Ontario, Canada, took another step forward on Tuesday towards the construction of its church, refectory, and monastic cells, as the topographical survey of the building site was completed. “We are now entering a new phase of this project, which, with God’s help and the…

Jul 15, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

March for Moms: Young people in US and Canada walk and run in support of mothers in need

Young people in the United States and Canada, aged between 17 and 30, are invited to the “March for Moms,” a charitable walk-and-run organized by the Association of Romanian Orthodox Youth in the Americas (ROYA) for the benefit of mothers in need. The event will be held throughout March. The organizers aim to reach the threshold of…

Feb 27, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

Romanian Orthodox bishop in Canada offers condolences after deadly school shooting in British Columbia

Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada on Thursday addressed a message of condolences and compassion following the shooting attack at a school in Tumbler Ridge, Canada. According to The Canadian Press, 10 people were killed in Tuesday’s attack, including the sole suspect. “We extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their…

Feb 13, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada sets monastic priorities at Ontario Synaxis

The monastic synaxis of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada, held from July 17 to 19 at the Monastery of the Elevation of the Holy Cross and St. Ephraim the New in Mono, Ontario, resulted in three decisions with significant impact on the life of the diocese across the ocean. The following resolutions were adopted:…

Jul 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian bishop and diplomats celebrate diaspora identity at Windsor’s “Romanian Village” Festival

His Grace Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada and Her Excellency Oana Gherghe, Romania’s Consul General in Toronto, took part last week in the “Romanian Village” Festival organized by the Romanian Orthodox parish in Windsor, Ontario. The festival is part of the “Carousel of Nations” – a multicultural celebration in Windsor bringing together various ethnic communities…

Jun 20, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox Bishops in Canada discuss Church unity, societal challenges at Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Canadian Conference of Orthodox Bishops (CCOB) took place last week in Toronto at the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada under the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Most Orthodox jurisdictions in the country were represented, including Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada, who attended on behalf of the Romanian Orthodox Church. During…

Jun 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada begins construction of religious and cultural center near historic Boian community

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada has launched a project to build a religious, cultural, and missionary center in Hairy Hill, near the historic Romanian community of Boian. Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada blessed the site where the building will be constructed at the end of last week. The project is titled “New Generations, Same…

Jun 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ioan Casian attends Ottawa event marking 110th anniversary of Armenian Genocide

The Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Canada took part in the commemoration of the holy martyrs who sacrificed their lives for faith and country during the Armenian Genocide last Friday. The Romanian hierarch attended the event at the invitation of Bishop Abgar Hovakimyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Canada. The event, marking the 110th anniversary…

May 19, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada to celebrate 8th anniversary with symposium and religious events

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada invites faithful from across the diocese to participate in the Diocesan Anniversary Days, taking place from May 2 to May 4, marking eight years since its establishment (2017–2025). The event highlights the steadfastness of Romanian Orthodoxy in Canada, while 2025 carries multiple significant anniversaries for the Orthodox faith and…

Apr 28, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ioan Casian’s Easter pastoral letter: Christ’s light shines in the repentant, transforming them into light through divine grace

“Christ as God remains a mystery. He shines hidden by His divine nature, unreachable by human nature, being the luminous abyss of divine darkness, the source and providential guide of all,” emphasized Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada in his Easter pastoral letter. His Grace reflected on how the light of Christ becomes the light of…

Apr 18, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu