Romanian Orthodox Vicariate of Canada - The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America

Romanian Orthodox Vicariate of Canada

The Romanian Orthodox Vicariate of Canada (R.O.V.O.C.) is a regional ecclesiastical body within the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America (ROEA), an archdiocese of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). It serves the Romanian Orthodox faithful throughout Canada, supporting the spiritual, pastoral, administrative, missionary, and educational life of the parishes and communities entrusted to its care.

The Vicariate functions under the pastoral oversight of His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel (Popp), Archbishop of Detroit and of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, who serves as Chairman. Its work is carried forward with the assistance and guidance of His Grace Bishop Andrei (Hoarște) of Cleveland, Auxiliary Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, who serves as Vicar.

The Romanian Orthodox Vicariate of Canada is formed by three deaneries: the Eastern Deanery, the Central Deanery, and the Western Deanery. Together, these deaneries include almost 35 parishes and missions throughout Canada. Through this regional structure, the Vicariate is able to coordinate parish life more effectively, encourage cooperation among clergy and faithful, and respond to the pastoral and administrative needs of Romanian Orthodox communities across the country.

Through its ministry, the Vicariate seeks to strengthen the Orthodox Christian faith, preserve the Romanian spiritual and cultural heritage, and encourage the growth of parish life among Romanian Orthodox communities in Canada. It provides support in areas such as clergy and parish administration, missionary outreach, catechetical and educational programs, youth and family ministry, liturgical life, and the coordination of regional initiatives.

As part of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America and the Orthodox Church in America, the Romanian Orthodox Vicariate of Canada continues the mission of the Orthodox Church by proclaiming the Gospel of Christ, fostering unity among the faithful, and supporting the life and witness of Romanian Orthodox parishes and missions across Canada.

Administration

Archbishop NATHANIEL (Popp)

Ruling Hierarch – Archbishop of Detroit and the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America

Bishop ANDREI (Hoarște)

Vicar Bishop of The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America

Chairman of Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministries

The Rev Deacon Cristian Zamrii

Treasurer

Costel Cada

Assistant Treasurer and Accountant

Stefan Russu

Secretary

Very Rev Fr Ionut Maerean

Clergy Member

V Rev Dr Nicolae Lapuste

Clergy Member

V. Rev. Fr. Liviu Alexandrescu

Clergy Member

The V. Rev. Fr. Cosmin Vint

Clergy Liaison

Protection of the Holy Mother of God Church, Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan

Paul Laroque

Member-at-Large

Lucian Geleriu

Member-at-Large

Viorel Horoi

Member-at-Large

Attorney Rodger Linka

Legal Adviser

Fort Qu’Appelle Deanery Centre Administrative Committee

Canadian Deaneries/Parishes

Canada East Deanery

Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Liviu Alexandrescu

St. Sofian of Antim Mission [2026]

L'Île-Perrot, QC H9X 2C6 Canada

Rev. Fr. Nicolae Marinescu

St. Varlaam of Moldova Mission [2015]

Riverview NB E1B 2C1 Canada

Rev. Fr. Lucian Vasile

St. Parascheva Church [2012]

Lachute, QC J8H 3W9 Canada

V. Rev. Fr. Daniel Ungureanu

St. Panteleimon Church [2009]

Saint-Eustache, QC J7P 3V2 Canada

Rev. Fr. Vasile Trif

St. Nicholas Church [1989]

Gloucester (Ottawa), ON K1T 3W7 Canada

V. Rev. Fr. Mircea Daniel Banu

St. Joseph the Merciful, Metropolitan of Moldova Church [2019]

Sainte-Catherine, QC J5C 1L9 Canada

V. Rev. Fr. Valerian Badan

St. Nicholas Church [1994]

Montréal, QC H4H 1H1 Canada

Rev. Fr. Andrei Vladut Cretu

St. Elias Church [2009]

Anjou, QC H1K 2V8 Canada

V. Rev. Fr. Ioan Cotrigasanu

Rev. Fr. Alexei Leahu (attached)

St. Andrew the Apostle Church [2006]

Laval, QC Canada

V. Rev. Fr. Dan Nicolau

Rev. Dn. Liviu C. Vultur

Sts. Peter and Paul Church [2001]

Québec, QC G2A 1N5 Canada

V. Rev. Fr. Daniel Postolache

Protection of the Mother of God Church [2011]

L'Île-Bizard, QC H9C 1G4 Canada

V. Rev. Fr. Ioan Felician Zinca

Nativity of the Birthgiver of God Church [2007]

Laval, QC Canada

V. Rev. Fr. Ioan Iancu

Central Canada Deanery

Dean: V. Rev. Fr. Ionut Maerean

St. Nectarios Mission (Inactive)

Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5J7 Canada

St. Luke the Evangelist Church [2013]

Markham, ON L6C 0H7 Canada

Rev. Fr. Simion Chirtu

St. John the Evangelist Church [1999]

Vaughan ON L6A 1S1 Canada

Rev. Fr. Stefan Dan Morariu PhD; Rev. Fr. Antonel Dumitru PhD

St. John the Baptist Church [1967]

Kitchener, ON N2H 4V4 Canada

V. Rev. Fr. Ionut Maerean

V. Rev. Fr. Dumitru Ichim PhD (retired)

St. George Cathedral [1954]

Toronto, ON M6M 3K9 Canada

V. Rev. Fr. Ioan Bunea

Rev. Dn. Cristian Zamrii

St. Elijah the Prophet Church [2007]

Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0 Canada

Rev. Fr. Marius Bujor

Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebaste Church [2009]

Aurora, ON L4G 1G8 Canada

Rev. Fr. Florian Ene

Holy Cross Church [1987]

London, ON N5Z 3K1 Canada

Rev. Fr. Vasile Tibre

Holy Confessors of Transylvania Church (Inactive)

Oakville, ON L6M 4L8 Canada

Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel Church [2010]

St. Catharines, ON Canada

V. Rev. Fr. Cornel Sirjita

Canada West Deanery

Dean: V. Rev. Dr. Nicolae Lapuste

Website: http://roeacw.ca/

St. Nicholas Church [1902]

Regina, SK S4N 3K5 Canada

V. Rev. Fr. Cosmin Vint

St. John the Baptist Church [1919]

Shell Valley, MB, Canada

Administrated by the Western Deanery

St. George Church [1961]

Winnipeg, MB R2C 0L9 Canada

Administrated by the Western Deanery

Protopresbyter Mirone Klysh (retired); Rev. Fr. Clayton Michael Ungrin (retired)

St. George Cathedral [1914]

Regina, SK S4N 3K5 Canada

Rev. Fr. Emanuel Cristian Frunzulica

Rev. Dn. Rodney Peters

St. Elias the Prophet Church [1902]

Lennard-Inglis, MB, Canada

Administrated by the Western Deanery

Rev. Dn. Kenneth Gaber

Sts. Peter and Paul Chapel and Cemetery [1903]

Canora, SK Canada

Administrated by the Western Deanery

Protection of the Holy Mother of God Church [2009] / Romanian Orthodox Vicariate of Canada Centre [1972]

Fort Qu’Appelle, SK Canada

Administrated by V. Rev. Fr. Cosmin Vint

Nativity of the Ever-Virgin Mary Church [1969]

Calgary, AB T3C 0A7 Canada

Rev. Fr. Lucian Constantin

Holy Trinity Church [1986]

New Westminster, BC V3L 1B8 Canada

V. Rev. Fr. Nicolae Lapuste

Holy Trinity Chapel and Cemetery [1903]

Macnutt, SK Canada

Administrated by the Western Deanery