Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas

Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas prepares aid for families affected by Colombia earthquake

The Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas is preparing assistance for families affected by the earthquake that struck Colombia on 10 August 2026, Metropolitan Nicolae announced. Representatives of the Metropolis have begun efforts to identify the concrete needs of the communities affected by the earthquake in Colombia. Through Fr Daniel Adrian Ene, diocesan vicar and…

Aug 20, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae: Dormition of the Mother of God is ‘the feast of our hope’

“The Dormition of the Mother of God is also the feast of our hope,” Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas said on Thursday in a pastoral message for the feast. His Eminence explained that the Church does not regard this moment as one of despair, but as a testimony to the victory of life: “The Mother of…

Aug 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae highlights St. John Jacob’s ties to Romanian Orthodox faithful in America

Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at the Romanian Orthodox Protection of the Mother of God Monastery in Allegan, Michigan, where he highlighted St. John Jacob of Neamț’s connection with Romanian Orthodox faithful in North America. The service marked the monastery’s early celebration of St.…

Aug 4, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop Victorin Ursache commemorated at Putna Monastery 25 years after his repose

Archbishop Victorin Ursache, who led the Romanian Orthodox Missionary Archdiocese in America and Canada from 1966 to 2001, was commemorated at Putna Monastery on Saturday, 18 July, marking 25 years since his repose in the Lord. His Grace Damaschin of Dorna, Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți, officiated a memorial service in…

Jul 23, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop praises Latin American mission as clergy begin formation in Romania

Clergy serving Romanian Orthodox communities in South America were welcomed on Friday, 17 July, at the Patriarchal Palace by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, who described their missionary work as “truly admirable.” The delegation from Latin America is visiting Romania for a month-long stay at Putna Monastery, where the clergy will deepen their knowledge…

Jul 22, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae marks US 250th anniversary, praises religious freedom and liberty

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas issued a message marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, describing the nation’s history as “one of the most remarkable testimonies to the power of freedom to create opportunities.” His Eminence highlighted the enduring influence of the principles set…

Jul 7, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Metropolis expands earthquake relief effort in Venezuela

The Mission Fund of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas has provided substantial financial assistance to support humanitarian relief operations in Venezuela, which was struck by a devastating earthquake last week. In just three days, the Romanian Orthodox Parish of the Holy Emperors Constantine and Helen in Caracas prepared and distributed 2,500 hot meals.…

Jul 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas: My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Venezuelan people

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas issued a message of compassion and called for prayer on Thursday following the devastating earthquake in Venezuela, in which hundreds of people lost their lives, and thousands more were injured. “In these days of trial, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire…

Jun 26, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Fifty people join Orthodox Church in Latin America during Pascha-to-Pentecost period

Fifty people were baptised into Orthodox Christian communities in Latin America between Pascha and Pentecost, according to the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas. According to figures released by the metropolis, most of those received into the Church are local residents of Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico who discovered the Orthodox faith through the…

Jun 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae urges Christians to witness faith in troubled world in Easter message

Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas has called on Christians to bear witness through their lives in a world “increasingly distant from God”, marked by selfishness, indifference and violence, in his Easter pastoral message. Highlighting the significance of the Resurrection, he cited Saint John Chrysostom, saying: “The day of the Resurrection…

Apr 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Metropolitan in Americas urges honour for Christian mothers at Annunciation Liturgy in Ohio

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas called for honouring Christian mothers during an address delivered at the Romanian parish in Olmsted Township, Ohio, United States. On March 25, Metropolitan Nicolae celebrated the Divine Liturgy to mark the patronal feast of the Annunciation Parish. “Through this calling and this acceptance,…

Apr 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu