Orthodox cemetery

Romanian parish in Leeds approved to establish first Romanian Orthodox cemetery in England

The Romanian Orthodox parish “Saint Macarius the Great” in Leeds has received official approval from local authorities to establish the first Romanian Orthodox cemetery in England. The cemetery is located at Upper & Lower Wortley Cemetery. It lies near the parish church. Additionally, it includes a section designated for the Romanian community with approximately 200…

Mar 4, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Wooden church for Japan’s first Orthodox cemetery ready, funds needed for transport

Romanian Orthodox faithful in Japan, after acquiring a plot for Christian burials, have also commissioned the construction of a small wooden church in the Maramureș architectural style. Built in Romania, the church is now awaiting shipment to Japan, with fundraising underway to cover transport costs. “This is the wooden church that will serve the Orthodox…

Aug 28, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Tokyo Romanian priest to inaugurate Japan’s first Orthodox cemetery

Established in January in Yamanashi by the “Great Martyr George” Romanian Parish in Tokyo, the first Orthodox cemetery in Japan will be inaugurated on Saturday, May 25, when a blessing service will be officiated. The announcement was made on the Facebook page of the Romanian parish in Tokyo, a community under the care of Father Daniel…

May 23, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

First Orthodox cemetery opens in Japan: Wooden church from Romania to serve as chapel

At the end of January, the St George Romanian parish in Tokyo opened the first Orthodox cemetery in Japan, located in Yamanashi. The parish priest expressed his intent to transport a wooden church from Romania to serve as the cemetery’s chapel. At the conclusion of January, a 1,200-square-meter site was leased for the interment of…

Feb 9, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church building cemetery in Japan to proclaim the dignity of the body

The representation of the Romanian Orthodox Church in Japan has announced the establishment and organisation of an Orthodox cemetery in Japan, where the faithful can be buried rather than cremated, as is mandated in most of Japan. The plot will have about 100 spaces, with a possibility of expansion, open to all Orthodox Christians regardless…

Jul 21, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu