Romanian monasticism

How many Romanian monks are there in the Holy Land?

There are currently ten monks and twenty-four nuns (and sisters) of Romanian origin in the Holy Land. Of these, five hieromonks and nine nuns serve at the Romanian Settlements in Jerusalem and Jericho, Archimandrite Teofil Anăstăsoaie said at a symposium dedicated to monasticism, organized by the Romanian Patriarchate on Tuesday. The other Romanian monastics in…

May 26, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Nun who served as abbess of Romanian Tismana Monastery for more than 50 years reposes in the Lord

The stavrophore nun Mother Jerusalema (Gligor), who labored in monasticism for 75 years, including more than 50 years as abbess of Tismana Monastery, was solemnly laid to rest on Saturday at the monastery she led for so many years. The service was officiated by His Grace Bishop Nicodim of Severin and Strehaia, who recalled that…

Apr 29, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Oldest Romanian monk on Mt Athos reposes in the Lord aged 95

The oldest Romanian monk of Mount Athos, Elder Gerasimos from Vatopedi’s Colciu Skete, reposed in the Lord Tuesday, February 20, at the age of 95. According to the Athonite tradition, Fr Gerasimos was buried the next day, February 21, 2018. Father Gerasimos, a Romanian by nationality, joined the monastic community of Mount Athos almost 30…

Feb 22, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu