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“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 children from Valletta perform Christmas carols at San Anton Presidential Palace in Malta

Children from the Romanian Orthodox Parish of Valletta held a carol concert on Tuesday at the Russian Chapel of the San Anton Presidential Palace in Malta in the presence of the President of Malta and her husband, Dr Anthony Spiteri Debono. “Although we come from different countries and cultures, we preserve and respect the same…

Dec 20, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian priest in Valletta meets with Malta’s President, extends invitation for parish 10th anniversary

Father Alexandru-George Popescu, the parish priest of the Romanian Orthodox community in Valletta, was received on August 7 by Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono, the President of Malta, at the San Anton Presidential Palace. The President graciously accepted the invitation to attend the ten-year anniversary of the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Valletta, which will be…

Aug 13, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Malta’s President to attend Paschal Agape Vespers at Valletta Romanian Orthodox Parish

The President of Malta will attend the Paschal Agape Vespers at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Valletta, according to an announcement made by the Romanian community in Malta. President George Vella will be accompanied by his wife, Miriam Vella. Agape Vespers (also called Vespers of Love) is a Vespers service that continues the celebration of…

Apr 6, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Children of the Romanian Orthodox parish in Valletta sang carols to the President of Malta

The children’s choir of the Romanian Orthodox parish in Valletta sang Christmas carols to the President of Malta on Thursday. It was the second time Romanian children sang carols at the Presidential Palace in Malta. The concert was preceded by a short presentation by Father George-Alexandru Popescu, who thanked the Presidential couple and mentioned that…

Dec 24, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

President of Malta welcomes Romanian Bishop at San Anton Palace

His Excellency George Vella, President of Malta, welcomed His Grace Atanasie of Bogdania, Assistant Bishop to the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy, at San Anton Palace on Monday, June 28. The meeting was attended by: H.E. Lino Bianco, Malta’s Ambassador to Romania, Fr. George Alexandru Popescu, parish priest of the Romanian community in Malta, and…

Jul 2, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian children sing Christmas carols to President of Malta: PHOTOS

The children’s choir of the Romanian Orthodox parish of Valletta held on Monday, December 21, 2020, a small Christmas carol concert at the presidential palace in Malta. The children, dressed in folk costumes, and the parish priest George-Alexandru Popescu, were received by the President of the Republic of Malta, George Vella, and his wife, Miriam.…

Dec 24, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu