Romanians in Hungary

Romanian and Hungarian experts search for St Anastasia Șaguna’s relics at Budapest cemetery

Romanian and Hungarian specialists took part on Monday in investigations at Kerepesi Cemetery in Budapest as part of efforts to identify the relics of St Anastasia Șaguna, canonised by the Romanian Orthodox Church in 2025. The investigation began with the opening of the Grabovsky family vault at Kerepesi Cemetery, where the remains believed to be…

Jun 26, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese in Hungary marks 80th anniversary with Divine Liturgy in Gyula

On Sunday, the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Gyula, Hungary, marked the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Hungary. On this occasion, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Grace Bishop Sofronie of Oradea, the first Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Hungary, together with His Grace Bishop Nicodim of Severin and Strehaia…

Mar 31, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Budapest Romanian Orthodox parish marks 125th anniversary

Romanian Orthodox believers in Budapest marked on Sunday the 125th anniversary of their parish’s establishment in the Hungarian capital, with a festive Divine Liturgy led by Bishop Siluan of Hungary. Concelebrants for the Divine Liturgy included Hieromonk David Pop, Superior of the “Saint John the Baptist” Monastic Settlement; parish priest Marius Maghiaru, dean of Budapest;…

Nov 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian historical communities begin Nativity Fast according to Old Calendar

The Nativity Fast begins on Thursday in most Romanian historical communities following the unrevised calendar. While Romanians in Romania commemorate St. Stephen the Younger and St. Irinarch on this day, most Romanians beyond the borders honour St. Paisius Velichkovsky of Neamț and Saints Gurias, Samonas and Habibus. Key feast days differ for those observing the old calendar.…

Nov 28, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

“Nicolae Bălcescu” high school in Gyula celebrates 75 years of education for Romania’s community in Hungary

Last week, “Nicolae Bălcescu” High School in Gyula, the only school serving the children of Romania’s community in Hungary, celebrated its 75th anniversary. The ceremony, held in the school’s festive hall, gathered students, teachers, alumni, and officials. His Grace Bishop Siluan of Hungary remarked: “The way students assimilate essential knowledge for their personal and professional…

Nov 19, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Gyula celebrates 200 years since its construction

Romanian Orthodox faithful in Hungary celebrated the 200th anniversary of the construction of “St. Nicholas” diocesan cathedral in Gyula and 30 years since its consecration. The event was marked with a commemorative chrysobull and a Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Sofronie of Oradea and Bishop Siluan of Hungary. “We are united as brothers and sisters…

Oct 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Siluan of Hungary leads service at Saint Paraskeva church in Gyula for its 160th consecration anniversary

On Sunday, Bishop Siluan of Hungary officiated a special service at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Gyula, Hungary, marking the feast of Saint Paraskeva and the 160th anniversary of the church’s consecration. The event gathered many faithful from Gyula and surrounding parishes, as well as several local dignitaries. Among the attendees were Daniel Banu, the…

Oct 15, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Hungary’s Secretary of State for Churches, Minorities and Civil Affairs visits Romanian Patriarchate

Mr. Soltész Miklós, Hungary’s Secretary of State for Churches, Minorities, and Civil Affairs, was received by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești at the Patriarchal Palace on July 19. After visiting the Patriarchal Cathedral and Palace, the Hungarian delegation was welcomed at Saint Nicetas of Remesiana Salon at the Patriarchal Palace, where discussions were held…

Jul 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Siluan of Hungary: A community without children has no future

In an interview for the weekly publication Formula AS, Bishop Siluan of Hungary spoke about the declining Romanian community in Hungary. “It would be very important that young families in Romania, as well as the Romanian community in Hungary, be supported by the Romanian state and encouraged to have at least two children,” His Grace…

Apr 18, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Budapest’s Romanian monastic settlement marks its 15th anniversary

The Romanian monastic settlement in Budapest marked its 15th anniversary last Sunday on its patronal feast of Saint John the Forerunner. On this occasion, His Grace Bishop Siluan of Hungary presided over the Divine Liturgy. Concelebrants included the settlement’s superior V. Rev. Protosyncellus David Pop, Budapesta’s Dean Rev. Marius Maghiaru, and Archdeacon Emanuel Vaduva. Among…

Jan 9, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu