religious dialogue

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

Austria’s religious leaders meet Federal Minister, stress dialogue and peace

Leaders of recognised religious communities in Austria met with Claudia Bauer, Austria’s Federal Minister for the EU, Integration and Family, at the Federal Chancellery in Vienna. The Romanian Orthodox Church was represented by Fr Nicolae Dura, Vicar for Austria of the Archdiocese of Germany, Austria and Luxembourg, and Fr Emanuel Nuțu, Cultural Counsellor of the…

Apr 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian officials discuss Orthodox pastoral care and Christian solidarity in Italy

The President of the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy, MP Ionuț Vulpescu, and Romania’s Ambassador to the Holy See, His Excellency George Bologan, were received on Monday by Bishop Siluan at the headquarters of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy. During their meeting with Bishop Siluan, the discussion emphasized and appreciated the spiritual and social assistance…

Feb 25, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu