Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Romanian Archbishop blesses new Consulate headquarters in Birmingham

The new headquarters of the Consulate General of Romania in Birmingham was blessed on Monday by Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The blessing ceremony took place in the presence of the Consul General Mihaela Savu and members of the consular staff. During the event, speakers highlighted the importance of ongoing dialogue between…

Nov 27, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Youth is the time to lay the roots of spiritual life: Nepsis 2025 Youth Congress UK

The Nepsis 2025 Youth Congress UK, held at the Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle and Saint Nectarios of Aegina in Birmingham, brought together young Orthodox Christians under the theme of spiritual growth and faith as “the time to lay the roots of one’s spiritual life,” according to Archbishop Atanasie of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese…

Nov 12, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

UK Archbishop Atanasie: Mary’s Dormition is not her burial, but a mystical resurrection

In a pastoral message for the Dormition Fast, Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland reflected on the “mystical reversal” depicted in the icon of the Dormition of the Mother of God, which, he noted, does not portray her burial, but rather a mystical resurrection. A Season of Inner Sweetness The Romanian Orthodox Archbishop…

Aug 5, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in UK to launch chant school, colportage network, and pilgrimage centre

The newly established Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is launching a series of spiritual and cultural projects to strengthen the Romanian community’s religious identity in the United Kingdom. The announced initiatives include establishing a school of Byzantine chant, developing religious literature and items distribution (colportage), and creating a pilgrimage coordination centre.…

May 27, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

His Eminence Atanasie enthroned in London as UK’s first Romanian Orthodox Archbishop

His Eminence Atanasie was enthroned on Saturday in London as the first Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The event was held in the new “Holy Great Martyr George” Cathedral, newly established by refurbishing a historic church building in Enfield. Following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, the enthronement ceremony commenced with…

May 10, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

First Romanian Archbishop of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to be enthroned in London this Saturday

Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will be enthroned on Saturday at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of Great Martyr George the Trophy-bearer in London, United Kingdom. The Divine Liturgy and enthronement ceremony will begin at 09:00 AM and will be celebrated by an assembly of hierarchs from both Romania and abroad, led by His…

May 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Iosif celebrates first liturgy in new Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in London on Palm Sunday

His Eminence Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe celebrated the first Divine Liturgy on Sunday at the new Archdiocesan Cathedral “Saint George the Great Martyr” in London, following extensive restoration works completed after the acquisition of the new church building. Hundreds of Romanian faithful from the British capital participated in the Palm Sunday service.…

Apr 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Future priests in the UK to undergo theological exam before ordination

The Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is set to hold its first priesthood competency exam in early April, assessing future clergy before their ordination. Theological and Canonical Assessment The exam is open to theology graduates specializing in Pastoral Theology, who are spiritual sons of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern…

Mar 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox community in Southampton secures historic church linked to Titanic’s legacy

The Romanian Orthodox community in Southampton, United Kingdom, has completed the acquisition of Holy Trinity Church, a historic place of worship that preserves the memory of Titanic victims—the ill-fated ship that set sail for America from this very port. The purchase took place in two stages: the church building was acquired on December 14, 2024,…

Mar 7, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop-elect Atanasie to Romanians in Leicester: The wealth brought by the Lord is the wealth of grace

On Sunday, Archbishop-elect Atanasie celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the “Holy Great Martyr Menas” Parish in Leicester, United Kingdom, with the blessing of Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe. The wealth of grace In his sermon, the Archbishop-elect of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland reflected on the Parable of…

Nov 19, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu