Our Hierarchs
Episcopal Leadership
Archbishop Nathaniel
Archbishop of Detroit
and of the
Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America
November 15, 1980
April 22
Bishop Andrei
Bishop of Cleveland
and Auxiliary-Bishop of the
Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America
February 1, 2020
November 30
The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America
A Diocese of the Orthodox Church in America
The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America is an archdiocese of the Orthodox Church in America and serves Romanian Orthodox parishes, missions, and monasteries across the United States and Canada. Its diocesan center, Vatra Românească in Grass Lake, Michigan, stands as a spiritual and cultural home for this ministry, which includes communities in dozens of states and provinces as well as three monasteries: Transfiguration of the Lord Monastery in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania; Dormition of the Holy Mother of God Monastery in Rives Junction, Michigan; and Holy Resurrection Monastery in Temecula, California. The Episcopate is led by Archbishop Nathaniel of Detroit and the Romanian Episcopate, who has guided the diocese since 1984 and was elevated to the rank of Archbishop in 1999, together with Bishop Andrei, who was consecrated as Auxiliary Bishop in 2020 at Saint George Cathedral in Southfield, Michigan.
Latest News
Upcoming Events
78th A.R.F.O.R.A. Congress
- Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church 6232 Fillmore St, Hollywood, FL. 33024
Camp Vatra for Seniors
- 2535 Grey Tower Rd, Jackson, MI, United States, Michigan
Camp Vatra for Juniors
- 2535 Grey Tower Rd, Jackson, MI, United States, Michigan
Sunday of Orthodoxy
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Bishop's Pastoral Visit
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Pascha Celebration
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Resources & Guidelines
Resources
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Clergy Resources
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Our Heritage
The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America traces its roots to the early 20th century, when Romanian immigrants brought their Orthodox faith to North America and began establishing parishes to serve their growing communities. From those first churches in Canada and the United States, the Episcopate gradually developed into an organized diocese, centered at Vatra Românească in Michigan, which continues to serve as its spiritual and cultural heart. Through decades of faithful leadership, missionary growth, and the dedication of clergy and laity, the Episcopate has expanded across the United States and Canada, now encompassing numerous parishes, missions, and monasteries. While preserving Romanian heritage, it remains fully engaged in the life and mission of Orthodoxy in North America, serving not only those of Romanian background but all who seek the fullness of the Orthodox Christian faith.
VATRA Generations Project - $700,000.00
The amount shown here reflects only the donations made through the tithe.ly platform. The full amount raised through other platforms, as of June 21, 2022 is: $514,191.51