Romanians in Serbia

Romanian, Serbian Orthodox faithful hold joint Easter procession in Vrsac

Romanian Orthodox faithful in Vršac, Serbia, joined Serbian Orthodox believers in a traditional Easter night procession, highlighting inter-Orthodox unity. The evening began within the Romanian community at the Episcopal Cathedral “Ascension of the Lord,” where Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix officiated the ceremony of receiving the Holy Fire. Clergy from across the diocese concelebrated, alongside…

Apr 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanians in Serbia hold first Palm Sunday procession in Diocese of Dacia Felix: We revive ancient traditions

Romanian Orthodox faithful in Serbia took part on Saturday in the first Palm Sunday procession organised within the Diocese of Dacia Felix. The event was held at the Romanian Orthodox parish in Alibunar. His Grace Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix, all clergy of the diocese, and numerous faithful attended the procession. “Our duty is to…

Apr 6, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Nectarios celebrated by Romanian Orthodox faithful in Vršac, Serbia

The feast of Saint Nectarios the Wonderworker of Aegina was celebrated on Saturday and Sunday at the Ascension of the Lord Cathedral in Vršac by the faithful of the Diocese of Dacia Felix. On Saturday evening, Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix led the Great Vespers with Artoklasia in honour of the saint, together with an…

Nov 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Dacia Felix Diocese signs cooperation agreement with Alibunar municipality to support Romanian communities in historic Banat

The Diocese of Dacia Felix signed a cooperation agreement on Thursday with the Serbian Municipality of Alibunar, which, according to the diocese, governs the localities with the largest number of Romanians in historic Banat. The agreement was signed at the Alibunar Town Hall by Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix and Mayor Zorana Bratic. During the…

Feb 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania’s National Day celebrated in Serbia with cultural events

Romania’s National Day was marked by cultural celebrations held by Romanian communities worldwide. In Serbia, the Romanian Embassy organized a reception at the Royal Residence in Belgrade, Beli Dvor, last Thursday. Over 350 guests, including His Grace Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix, attended the event. In her address, Her Excellency Silvia Davidoiu, Romania’s Ambassador to…

Dec 3, 2024Aurelian 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

Diocese of Dacia Felix issues statement on restriction of access in Kosovo for Serbian Orthodox Patriarch

On Thursday, the Press Office of the Diocese of Dacia Felix issued a statement concerning the announcement published Tuesday on the Serbian Orthodox Church’s official website regarding the restriction of access to the province of Kosovo for Patriarch Porfirije and several Serbian hierarchs. “We express our sorrow regarding these events and our sadness over the…

May 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanians and Serbians jointly proclaim Christ’s Resurrection in Vršac: It is undoubtfully a celebration of the Light

Orthodox Romanians and Serbs observed Holy Saturday night by traditionally proclaiming the Resurrection of the Lord in the heart of Vršac, where the administrative centres of the Diocese of Dacia Felix and the Diocese of Banat of the Serbian Patriarchate are situated. After offering the Holy Fire at the cathedral, Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix…

May 8, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix congratulates Serbians on Statehood Day

His Grace Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix sent a message on Thursday on the Republic of Serbia Statehood Day. His Grace noted that February 15 is unique in the Serbian people’s life, history and culture. “The first Serb uprising against the Ottoman occupation occurred on February 15, 1804, serving as evidence of the people’s desire…

Feb 16, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Dacia Felix Bishop visits elderly persons at Vršac retirement home

His Grace Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix visited a retirement home in Vršac, Serbia, to give his blessing and gifts to the residents as part of the observance of the Solemn Year of the pastoral care of the elderly. The visit took place on December 22. During the pastoral visit, the residents were presented with…

Dec 30, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian, Serbian Bishops set to promote fraternal cooperation

His Grace Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix met with His Grace Bishop Nikanor of Banat (Serbian Patriarchate). The two hierarchs expressed their willingness to deepen fraternal cooperation and announced that they remain permanently open to dialogue. The meeting took place on August 24 and was the first encounter between the new Romanian Bishop of Dacia…

Sep 21, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu