News
Campaign at the beginning of the School Year
Campaign number VI was launched, "School, the gate to an educated future!", held together with Voiteg Parish - Romania.
You will find details by pressing the button below!
Agenda 2025
Tribute Edition: ,,100 years since the elevation of the Romanian Orthodox Church to the rank of Patriarchate,,
Very well laid out, each page has the calendar date as well as the important saints of the day, ample space for notes and the notes section at the end.
Product available by order only!
Orders: Parish Clerk or Father Vlad (01726745460 / pr.vlad@parohia-emden.de)
Important Notice for Emden Parish
Feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God,
as the main Temple of Emden Parish
Beloved believers,
We are happy to announce that starting this year, with the blessing of His Holiness Metropolitan Seraphim, Emden Parish will celebrate the Nativity of the Mother of God as the main Temple. This holy celebration will become a central landmark of our parish life, uniting the faithful in prayer and spiritual communion.
Program of the Temple celebration:
- Date: Sunday, September 8
- Location: Emden Parish Chapel, Emsmauerstraße 3, 26721 Emden
- Time 8:00 > 9:30 - Confession
- Time 9:00 > 10:00 - Morning prayers Akathist of the Nativity of the Mother of God
- Time: 10:00 - Holy Temple Liturgy
- Additional activities:
- 11:30 PM - Fraternal agape in the churchyard
- 12:00 PM - Artistic moment
We cordially invite you to participate in this special event, to pray together and enjoy this important celebration. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet, share moments of joy and strengthen our community ties.
For more information, please contact us at:
Phone: 0172.674.5460
Email: pr.vlad@parohia-emden.de
We welcome you with an open heart to celebrate the Nativity of the Mother of God together!
Agenda 2025
Tribute edition: 100 years since the elevation of the Romanian Orthodox Church to the rank of Patriarchate
Very well laid out, each page has both the calendar date and the important saints of the day, benefiting from ample space for notes, as well as the notes column attached at the end.
They will only be brought to order! If you want such a diary that is so necessary these days, to always keep an active and updated calendar, please order.
Orders: Emden Parish Clerk, or directly to Father Vlad - 0172.674.5460 / pr.vlad@parohia-emden.de
Emden Parish invites all Romanian citizens from the Ostfriesland area to the information program
"Good Advice!"
Through this program, Emden Parish will make available to Romanians professionals from various fields related to social life in Germany. Our aim is to provide support and useful information for an easier integration and to improve the quality of life in our community.
Program details:
- Location: Emden Parish, exact location will be posted before the event
- Meeting duration: 2 hours
- Participation: Free
- Information about rights and obligations in Germany
- Legal and administrative advice
- Professional counseling and career guidance
- Information about the education and health system
- Support for access to public and social services
- Phone: 0172.674.5460
- Email: pr.vlad@parohia-emden.de
What you will find at the "Sfaturi de Bine!" meetings:
The program is open to all Romanian citizens of Ostfriesland, regardless of age or occupation.
For more details and to register, please contact us at:
We look forward to meeting you and giving you "Good Tips!"
Changes in Emden Parish
07.07.2024
In the period 1 - 6.07.2024, in the Romanian Orthodox Chapel in Emden, beautification works took place.
Thus, with the goodwill of a few souls loving beauty and tradition, with the careful supervision of Father Vlad, a Iconostasis in the Romanian place of worship in Emden, which can be found at Emsmauerstraße 3, 26721 Emden.
The first service in the "new" location brought joy to people's faces and souls, this modification bringing even more meaning to the location and reminding of the ancient Romanian people.
In the future, we will take care of the Altar and the Iconostas. Also, other changes are coming in the entire surface of the church.
We offer warm thanks to those who took care that this work was carried out!
We offer prayers to God that their names will be eternally mentioned in the Kingdom of Heaven!
Indeed, now we can say: The Church in Buncăr!
Glory to God, for everything!
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In IE at Liturgy
23.06.2024
We all celebrated Sunday, the Descent of the Holy Spirit, according to ancient customs:
We cooked in the choicest apartments and directed our steps to the Lord.
We have brought honor to the popular village, but also to the Romanian Tricolor.
We prayed for our children at the end of the school year.
I read the prayers of the Kneeling Departure, to receive the help and protection of the Holy Spirit.
At the end, I blessed and sprinkled with holy water the cars of all those who wanted it, thus preparing them for the journeys to be made this summer, so that all those who will travel with them will return safely from the roads their.
The day ended with those of us who remained cooling off with an ice cream from our Parish.
Thank God for everything!
(* below, some images from Sunday, 23.06.2024)
Consultation and counseling office, in Romanian, for all Romanian citizens in Emden Parish
The consulting and counseling office is on vacation until 19.07.2024!
The activity will resume starting on 22.07.2024, the schedule remaining valid from 3:30 p.m. until approximately 5:30 p.m.
In IE at Liturgy
19.06.2024
My story, my object in the museum
17.06.2024
Concept Paper Collection: History of Migration
My story - My object in the museum: History of migration in OLME
During the Intercultural Weeks 2024 and beyond, the Ostfriesisches Landesmuseum Emden collects objects that tell the stories of migration from Emden and East Frisia. Under the motto "My story - my object in the museum", people who themselves or whose ancestors fled or emigrated to Germany are invited to lend or donate special objects to the museum. At the same time, the museum wants to record the stories behind the objects and prepare them for posterity. The aim is to add migration history to the OLME collection. From September to December 2024, a selection of donated and loaned objects will be displayed in a showcase.
Germany is a country of diverse immigration. Since the post-war period, our society has become more culturally diverse and colorful. The stories of guest workers, migration and flight are closely related to contemporary German history. Unilateral collecting has led to imbalances in the collections of city and regional museums, such as the Ostfriesisches Landesmuseum Emden. These imbalances must be compensated by collection calls. The collection should be oriented towards the diversity of the society.
In total, on four dates (June 21, August 9, August 16, August 23 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.), a member of the museum staff will be on site at the Kulturbunker Emden (Geibelstraße 30A) for present the project and answer questions. Anyone wishing to donate one or more objects to the museum (either as a loan or donation) can find out more information on site. Interested persons and institutions can contact the museum directly (contact: lena.leinich@emden.de, 04921 87 2078). A joint meeting is then arranged at the museum, where the objects are handed over and a biographical interview is carried out. A presentation of the museum will also take place during the meeting. Interpreters (translators) from the Kulturbunker may be present at this meeting upon request.
Those interested in taking part in this beautiful activity, set up by the city of Emden together with the Regional Museum, can contact Mrs. Leinich directly (contact details are above), or Father Vlad.
The Romanian community in the area represents the fourth minority. That is why the stories of the Romanians should be known!
Consultation and counseling office in Romanian, for all Romanian citizens in Emden Parish
12.06.2024
Beloved believers,
pin good collaboration with the local authorities, the establishment of the first local consulting and advisory office for Romanian citizens in the Ostfriesland area was successfully established. This office will collaborate closely with all local or state departments in the area covered, trying to resolve situations in which Romanian citizens may find themselves.
The office will be open on Mondays from 15:30 to 17:30 in Kulturbunker Emden, 2nd floor, room 3.
For more details, of any kind, you can contact Father Vlad at 0172.674.5460 or pr.vlad@parohia-emden.de.
New products at Pangarul Parish
03.06.2024
Beloved believers,
I have become aware of the need to update the Pangaru (Religious Products Store), which is now much enriched.
Among the most important, we can mention the cleanest Romanian wine on the market. Being from the vineyards of the Romanian Patriarchate, it can only be found in Romanian places of worship. Produced under careful supervision and keeping in mind to be as clean as possible, they stand out for their beautiful and clear tastes, competing at the highest level.
We recommend trying Wormwood, being produced according to an old monastery recipe, at that time appearing as a cure.
We are waiting for you to visit us!
communique
1/2024 of 28.05.2024
Beloved believers,
I dare to come before you with the request to be with us in all the activity, actions and projects of the parish.
The parish is that area served by a church, its area of activity. The parish means the community, but especially the community of the people in that territory served. The parish is the people. The parish consists of each of you.
The Church is One, Holy and Holy! But it doesn't say anywhere that it belongs to a single person, or to specific groups. The church belongs to everyone. And every Church in an area belongs to everyone in the area it serves.
I would like to ask you to continue to be with us, the Parish, the Church and me. We have a lot to do, we have many plans, but we cannot do it alone. I need the Church, and the Church needs the Parish so that we can accomplish great and beautiful things.
After 3 years of growth (experience) we can start building. Let's build a future for us, but especially for those who will follow. A future in which, in difficult times, they have a place of retreat, defense, reassurance and peace. A place where he can find or rediscover God, a place where he can find or rediscover his past.
Each of the Christians can support his community by supporting the church, thereby preserving the traditions and customs of the nation. There is no need for great support from everyone, but everyone can help according to their ability and desire. However, we also know from the tradition of our nation that, "where there are two, strength grows". So if everyone helps a little bit, but the number is big, the things we can do will be wonderful. The method of support is simple and accessible to everyone!
Those who wish to join, through support, the activities and projects of Emden Parish, please write to me or contact me, receiving the necessary details immediately!
I entrust you with all my good wishes for you all,
parish priest Vlad-Cătălin Lia
Romanian Orthodox Parish "St. Jer. Andrei Shaguna", Emden
0049 (0) 172 674 5460
pr.vlad@parohia-emden.de
15.05.2024
Kits for the Holy Sacrament of Baptism
Starting from 15.05.2024, you will be able to purchase everything necessary for the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, from our church.
The complete set for Baptism can be found at Pangar, or you can contact the manufacturer directly - PAPION workshop -, you can get the contact details from Pangar, or from father Vlad.
The baptism sets (Kits) that you will find in our church strictly follow the church order, avoiding the mistakes that almost all(99%) the creators and producers of christening sets do them, those of cramming and caricaturing all the elements that are part of that set (kit). Any documents that are not related to the Sacrament of Baptism itself, or at least to the church, will be guaranteed to be avoided. Also, any association or resemblance to some characters from cartoons or children's stories, will not be found on them.
At the same time, all those who will purchase any kind of articles from our church, will actively contribute to its activity and development, thus guaranteeing its existence over the centuries!
The Resurrection of the Lord, in pictures
Update:
Beloved believers,
Precisely because we see, with each passing year, the fact that we deviate more and more from such beautiful Romanian traditions, the duty of the church is to always remind, and try as much as it can, of the fact that the Feast of Holy Easter is about the Savior, and not about bunnies that lay eggs!
The Feast of Easter (Holy Resurrection) is about humility, repentance, forgiveness, kindness, etc.
The Holy Resurrection is not about eating a lot and drinking in moderation, but about restraint, abstinence, moderation.
The Holy Light is not about the candle, but about letting ourselves be led, literally, by our Lord and God himself, Jesus Christ!
All this, we have the duty to preserve and pass on to the next generations, having this mandatory responsibility!
Through the activities carried out within the Romanian churches, we try to "keep the flame of faith burning". Our church does not compromise in this purpose either, trying through its capabilities to preserve and perpetuate Romanian traditions.
The activity of the Parish Workshop - My Garden of Prayer - is precisely intended to correct what the wrong society teaches.
We remind you of the true meaning and symbolism of the Lord's Resurrection. By creating "Prayer Gardens" on Palm Sunday (the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem), we remember - symbolically - the journey of the Dome of Jesus to the Crucifixion, the Garden of Gethsemane representing a very important moment in God's work of saving the world.
We are waiting for you to accompany the Savior on His way to Golgotha, to welcome the Savior at the entrance to Jerusalem, as befits, by participating in the Holy Liturgy, followed by the blessing of the willow branches - symbolic that keeps the Feast of Flowers in the hearts ours, then, through the activity of the Parish Workshop, let us accompany the Savior in the Garden of Gethsemane, where we try to pray together with Him.
With joy,
Parish priest Vlad-Cătălin Lia
14.02.2024
Marțisoare workshop
14.11.2023
The beginning of the Nativity Fast
Beloved believers,
November 15 is a well-known date in the Christian culture of the Romanian people, as the day of the beginning of the Nativity Fast.
We are approaching, therefore, with small but sure steps, the great and wonderful celebration of the Birth of the Holy Child.
But let's get ready for this wonderful meeting with the divine Child. I propose that together we bring thanks and glory to God through a small sacrifice. In order to show God that we are grateful for all that we have in our lives, it would be nice and pleasing to Him if we all start fasting, as a true community, and above all, confess (confess our sins) and we share (to meet Christ physically).
I urge you to come to the confessional, especially now, at the beginning of Lent, and especially all of you who have children (either your own or spiritual - fine ones), in order to be a worthy example for them to follow. Then, share together, bringing great joy to the Lord, but especially to you. Realize that the parents' duty is also to take care of the souls of their sons/daughters (physically/spiritually), not just physically.
With joy, for the Nativity of the Lord,
Parish priest Vlad-Cătălin Lia
0049 172 674 5460
pr.vlad@parohia-emden.de
Confession schedule:
Saturday
, November 25, 2023
Emden Romanian Orthodox Chapel
- 14:00-15:00 - Confession*
* with appointment in advance
Sunday
, November 26, 2023
Emden Romanian Orthodox Chapel
- 8:00-9:30 - Confession*
- 12:00-14:00 - Confession*
* with appointment in advance
Saturday,
November 18, 2023
Emden Romanian Orthodox Chapel
- 14:00-15:00 - Confession*
* with appointment in advance
Sunday
, November 19, 2023
Emden Romanian Orthodox Chapel
- 8:00-9:30 - Confession*
- 12:00-14:00 - Confession*
* with appointment in advance
13.11.2023
The Estates (winter holidays) are approaching
Beloved believers,
Dear parents,
Here we are, again this year around the Winter Holidays.
We know that with these we will also enjoy the arrival of the two Grandfathers so dear to everyone. We also know that, even this year, he must not be absent from our parish.
Thus, we will prepare gifts for the "little ones", which they will receive at the Holy Church, just like in previous years.
If you would like to support us in this annual endeavor, thank you in advance!
There are 3 ways to support, by leaving the help in the donation box in the church, in the parish account, or even directly to the parent.
with thanks,
Parish Committee
06.11 2023
Church singer
sexton
Emden Romanian Orthodox Parish is looking for a Church Singer and Parish Priest!
Required qualities:
Church singer
- to want to know the rules of church services and services, and to perform them for the glory of God;
- available on Saturdays and Sundays (especially Sundays).
Paraclister:
- to want to know the secrets of the Holy Altar, and to be a help to the priest;
- available on Saturdays and Sundays (especially Sundays).
For details, please contact Father Vlad on 0049 172 674 5460 or pr.vlad@parohia-emden.de
12.09.2023
Meeting of the catechetical group of the Archdiocese of Germany, Austria and Luxembourg
Nuremberg, 8-9 September 2023
With the blessing of the Most Reverend Father Metropolitan Seraphim, within the Cultural Sector of the Archdiocese of Germany, Austria and Luxembourg, the catechetical group formed by clergy and laity with pedagogical experience, eager to enliven the activity of Christian pedagogy in the parishes, was established. In June of this year, the catechetical group began its activity under the coordination of the cultural adviser of the Archdiocese, Fr. Emanuel Ștefan Nuțu (Vienna), preparing the Sunday leaflet "Vestea cea Buna", sent weekly to the parishes as catechetical support.
08/08/2023
ATORG Annual Meeting - Münster 2023
On August 8, this year's Meeting of ATORG was officially announced.
We will also post the details immediately.
July 25, 2023
Church for the Parish of Emden
Beloved believers,
On July 25, 2023, our Parish's project to have its own church, a place of worship suitable for our needs, was officially launched.
05/29/2023
Parish bank account
Starting from June 1, 2023, the bank account of Emden Parish changed.
The new account details are:
Rumänische Orthodoxe Metrop Hl. Andrei Saguna
DE28 2855 0000 0150 8595 93
Same Verwendungsweck: Spende
Also, to contribute and support the activity of the Emden Parish, you can fill in the Parish registration form,
which you can find at the church, you can request it in writing at secretariat@parohia-emden.de, via WhatsApp at the number 0172.674.5460,
or by accessing the following link: press here .
Thank you, everyone, for your sacrifice!
22.05.2023
02.05.2023
Diocesan Assembly 2023
- On April 28-29, 2023, the annual Diocesan Assembly of the Metropolis of Germany, Central and Northern Europe took place. It took place this year at the Niederalteich Benedictine Monastery, near the town of Passau.
- Father Parish Priest Vlad-Cătălin LIA represented the Emden Parish at all the works of the Diocesan Assembly, being accompanied by his family and councilor Vasilića Țuțoiu, along with his wife.
- Together with His Holiness Father Metropolitan Seraphim, His Holiness Father Bishop Sofian, His Holiness Father Bishop Macarie and this year's special guest, His Holiness Father Teofan, the Metropolitan of Moldavia and Bucovina participated. The works were carried out according to the proposed schedule and ended with peace and joy.
- Father Parish Lia took care to mention the activities of the Emden Parish, showing the dynamic movement within it. His Holiness Father Metropolitan Seraphim was very happy with the projects and activities with the children.
- The following meeting, at the level of our Metropolis, in which it is recommended that the Parish of Emden take part, are: The ATORG Annual Meeting, which in the year 2023 will be held in Münster, Germany, and the Meeting of Priestesses, which will be held in Rome, Italy .
03/08/2023
Women's Day in Emden Parish
Romanian Orthodox Parish "Saint Hierarch Andrei Șaguna"
announces with great joy the organization of the First Edition of
Meetings of ladies in the community .
This took place on the occasion of the March 8th Feast.
Registrations for participation were possible until March 7, 2023, at 5 p.m.
We wish the ladies a beautiful Spring!
24.02.2023
One year since the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine
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Address:
Emsmauerstraße 3, 26721 Emden (bunker church)
Contact details:
secretariat@parohia-emden.de
0172 674 5460
19.02.2023
"Left of the century" for Easter Lent
- We are, therefore, called to make a sacrifice to God and to prepare for the meeting with Him, through this physical and spiritual climb.
- Between 20.02.2023 and 26.02.2023, there is an exemption for dairy products, eggs and fish on Wednesdays and Fridays. The fish can be served throughout the mentioned interval, not only on Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Let's start properly towards Golgotha, let's prepare for the wonderful meeting with Christ!
On Saturday, February 18, 2023, the Orthodox Church commemorates those who have passed on to the eternal ones.
This Saturday is popularly known as "Winter estates".
The commemoration of those who fell asleep in Emden Parish:
- February 17, 2023, 7:30 p.m. - Norderney Church
- February 19, 2023, 11:30 a.m. - Emden Chapel
There is the commemoration of the dead, because the Church does not see death as the end of human existence. The Church calls those who have passed on to the afterlife "asleep", a term that has the meaning of a state from which you can wake up. It does not speak of passing into a state of non-existence, but of passing from one mode of existence to another mode of existence. The savior, when he arrives at the house of Jairus, whose only 12-year-old daughter had died, says: "Do not cry; he is not dead, but sleeping" (Luke: 8,52).
Winter estates
On the Saturday before Shrove Sunday, we commemorate the dead, because on the following Sunday the Church has arranged for the commemoration ofFearful Judgmentand the Second Coming of the Lord at which we will all appear. Because many Christians died unexpectedly and without the necessary preparation or repentance, the Church intercedes for all of them, so that they can enjoy eternal happiness.
Simion Florea Marian mentioned in the work "Trilogy of Life", "that throughout the year, in the Romanian space there are 20 days of Mosi". The word "grandparents" comes from "ancestors", and refers to the people passed on to the eternal ones. With the appellative "mosi" are called not only the dead, but also the main holidays dedicated to them, as well as the memorials made for them.
From the days of Mosi we remember:
- "Spring Estates" (by Macinici),
- "Summer Estates" (Saturday before Pentecost),
- "Autumn Estates" (on the first Saturday of November),
- "Winter Estates" (Saturday before Meatball Sunday).
Saturday, day of commemoration of those who fell asleep
The Holy Fathers ordered that Saturday be the commemoration of those who fell asleep, because it is the day when Christ stayed with his body in the grave and his soul in hell, to free the sleeping righteous. On the other hand, Saturday is open to Sunday, the day of resurrection with the body. Sunday is also called the eighth day, because it is the day of the beginning without end, it will not be followed by other days, it will be eternal.
16.02.2023
Common prayer for Turkey and Syria
On February 16, at the initiative of the City of Emden, a beautiful event took place in our community.
Small, big, white, less white, skinny, fat, tall or short, Turkish or Syrian, Christian or non-Christian, we gathered in the central square of Emden to bring a thought of embrace to those who are times of hard trial, but also a thought for forgiveness and salvation of those who lost their lives in the terrible event that happened a week ago.
God bless them all!
08.01.2023
"You don't know what you missed today!"
Although the year has begun, and we are already after the Baptism of the Lord, a few small members of the Parish surprised us, bringing an old Romanian tradition into our midst. Capra, an old Romanian game, a tradition grounded in our culture, has found its place in the middle of our community.
Thanks to everyone involved, big and small!
Thank you for having the courage and strength to preserve our ancestral traditions!
