Romanians in Italy

Romanian community in northern Italy to inaugurate new parish church built in 18 months

The Romanian community in Settimo Torinese, Italy, is preparing to inaugurate its new parish church, built in just a year and a half. The inauguration is scheduled for Saturday, 14 March, at 3:30 p.m. The wooden church was constructed in Romania by craftsmen specialised in woodwork, while the carved interior elements were created by master…

Feb 26, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Italy’s lower house unanimously backs law regulating ties with Romanian Orthodox Diocese

Italy’s lower house on Thursday unanimously approved legislation regulating relations between the Italian state and the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy, marking a major step toward formal recognition of the legal status and public role of one of the country’s largest religious communities. The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy thanked the Chamber of Deputies for…

Feb 13, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese in Italy gathers 900 clergy and laity to assess diaspora mission

The Diocesan Assembly and Congress of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy brought together more than 900 clergy, monastics and lay representatives on Tuesday in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome. The proceedings of the Diocesan Assembly were presided over by Bishop Siluan, who presented the main directions of diocesan activity and oversaw the review of reports…

Jan 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Siluan urges Romanians in Italy to cherish families as small churches at start of 2026

At the start of the new year 2026, Bishop Siluan of Italy delivered a pastoral message to Romanians living in Italy, urging them to value the family as “a small church” and to honour its role in preserving faith and identity in the diaspora. In his New Year message, the bishop called on the faithful…

Jan 3, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Diocese in Italy renovates Rome guest house to host families of sick children receiving treatment abroad

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy has renovated the “Saint Anastasia” Guest House in Rome to accommodate families of Romanian children who come to the Italian capital for treatment of illnesses that cannot be treated in their home country. The restructuring work focused on vital elements for the building’s safety and functionality: new windows were…

Nov 7, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox parish near Rome acquires land for its first church

The Romanian Orthodox Parish of the Hieromartyr Hypatius, Bishop of Gangra, in Civita Castellana, Italy, has purchased a plot of land to build its first church. This marks a significant milestone for the Romanian Orthodox community near Rome. The acquisition was finalised at the beginning of October. The property includes an existing building that will…

Oct 10, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Parish in Milan marks 50 years as spiritual bridge between cultures

The Romanian Orthodox Parish of the Descent of the Holy Spirit – Milan I celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sunday. It was a moment of joy and emotion for the Orthodox community in northern Italy, the Diocese of Italy announced. The festivity included the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Siluan of Italy, together with an…

Oct 8, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Italian Ambassador visits Metropolis of Bessarabia to strengthen ties and support Diaspora

The Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to the Republic of Moldova, His Excellency Giuseppe Maria Perricone, paid a courtesy and introductory visit on Tuesday to the Metropolis of Bessarabia, where he was received by His Eminence Petru, Archbishop of Chișinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia, and Exarch of the Territories. According to the Metropolis of Bessarabia,…

Aug 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy signs cooperation protocol with Romanian Embassy to support Diaspora

The Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Italy and the Romanian Ambassador to Italy, Malta, and San Marino signed a cooperation protocol on July 3. His Grace Bishop Siluan and Her Excellency Gabriela Dancău signed the agreement as official representatives of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy and the Embassy of Romania to the Republic of Italy,…

Jul 9, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel meets Cardinal Ghirlanda to discuss Orthodox–Catholic cooperation

On Tuesday, the Patriarch of Romania received His Eminence Gianfranco Ghirlanda SJ, a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church from Italy, at the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest. During the meeting, various aspects of the positive cooperation between the Romanian Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church—both in Romania and Italy—were discussed. Romanians in Italy In…

May 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Bishop in Italy congratulates Pope Leo XIV, wishes fruitful apostolate

The Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Italy has sent a message of congratulations to the newly elected Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV, wishing him a fruitful apostolic ministry. “We pray that you may receive from God the strength of a lion and the courage of your predecessors,” said Bishop Siluan to the new Pope, referring…

May 12, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu