Orthodoxy in Germany

Düsseldorf Romanian parish lays foundations for new Orthodox church

The Romanian Orthodox parish in Düsseldorf, Germany, began pouring the foundations for its future church on Monday, following the blessing of the foundation stone by Metropolitan Serafim of Germany, Central and Northern Europe in May. Construction work is under way at Werstener Feld 63 and was prepared by architect Bogdan Bărbulescu in cooperation with the…

Aug 27, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox parish joins Heidelberg’s new interfaith dialogue forum

The Romanian Orthodox ‘Holy Trinity’ Parish in Heidelberg, Germany, has been invited to join the Heidelberger Dialog der Religionen (“Heidelberg Dialogue of Religions”), a forum established by the city’s administration to bring together representatives of the city’s major religious communities. According to the City of Heidelberg, the initiative aims to bring together representatives of the…

Jul 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox bishops in Germany adopt new guidelines on handling abuse cases

Orthodox bishops in Germany have adopted new guidelines and procedural rules for handling cases of abuse and sexual harassment within the framework of the Conference of Orthodox Bishops in Germany (OBKD). According to a press release, the canonical Orthodox bishops in Germany held a working session on 7 March at the diocesan centre of the…

Mar 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox priests in Bavaria push for stronger religious education in German schools

Priests from the Southern Bavaria Deanery gathered in Munich last Saturday for extensive discussions on introducing and strengthening Orthodox Religious Education in schools across Germany. The meeting took place at the Annunciation Romanian Orthodox Parish in Munich and was chaired by Dean Fr. Alexandru Nan. The event was structured in two sessions: a thematic conference…

Nov 26, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Germany: Orthodox Christians provided faith-based end-of-life directive

Orthodox Christians from all canonical jurisdictions present in Germany now have access to a legal instrument that allows them to decide in advance what should happen to them in the event of cognitive decline or serious accident. Metropolitan Serafim of Germany, Central, and Northern Europe recommends that parish priests discuss this option with their communities.…

Jun 12, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Serafim of Germany highlights spiritual and cultural struggles of Romanian migrants

His Eminence Metropolitan Serafim of Germany, Central, and Northern Europe spoke on Sunday about the sufferings of Romanian migrants, constantly living with the longing for what they left behind at home: “abroad, they live with a profound, bitter longing for their nation, their country, and their families; a longing that often consumes them, making them…

Aug 21, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Deutsche Welle: 4 million Orthodox Christians in Germany, 900,000 are Romanian

“More and more Orthodox Christians in Germany” headlines Deutsche Welle, presenting a comprehensive overview of the phenomenon, the ethnic communities from which Orthodox Christians originate, and the opportunities they bring. The media often discuss the decline in membership of the Roman Catholic and Protestant Churches. Still, it is rarely mentioned that the number of Orthodox…

Jul 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Germany’s Orthodox bishops meet at Munich Romanian Centre

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in Germany met last weekend at the Romanian Ecclesiastical Centre in Munich. The hierarchs also concelebrated at the Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of Orthodoxy. The bishops discussed the scarcity of places of worship for numerous Orthodox communities in Germany, which frequently lease spaces from Catholic and Evangelical communities,…

Mar 28, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Germany’s Orthodox Bishops are planning to mark 1700 year anniversary of First Ecumenical Council in 2025

German Orthodox Christians will celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council in 2025. The decision to mark the historical event in Nicaea was made at the last meeting of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Germany (OBKD) that took place in October in Bonn. The program of events will most likely be…

Nov 9, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu