The Romanian Orthodox Parish of Malta is more than a place of worship — it is a living community. Here you will find news from our parish family, upcoming events, feast day celebrations, and practical support for Romanians and Moldovans living in Malta.
📅 Events
Our parish calendar is filled throughout the year with liturgical celebrations, cultural gatherings, school activities, and community events. From the solemnity of Holy Week to the joy of our parish feast day, every season of the Orthodox year brings its own beauty and its own invitation to gather.
Upcoming Events
Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates.
📘 facebook.com/parohiamalta
How to Stay Informed
- Follow our Facebook page for real-time announcements
- Join our parish WhatsApp group — contact Fr. George to be added
- Check this page regularly for updates
📞 +356 7732 8474
📰 News
Stay up to date with the latest from our parish community — new ministries, baptisms, weddings, community milestones, and news from the wider Romanian Orthodox Church.
Latest news will be published here regularly. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for day-to-day updates from parish life.
Recent Highlights
- ✝️ Our Sunday congregation has grown to approximately 70 faithful worshipping together each week
- 🏫 The Romanian School of Malta continues to welcome new children each term
- 🤝 Fr. George serves as Chairman of the “Christians Together” Commission in Malta, representing the Orthodox community in island-wide ecumenical dialogue
- 🌍 Our parish is listed in the World Orthodox Directory as the canonical Romanian Orthodox community in Malta
🕯 Feasts & Celebrations
The Orthodox liturgical year is a great wheel of prayer and celebration, turning from Pascha to Pascha, sanctifying every season of human life. At our parish, we celebrate all the Twelve Great Feasts of the Orthodox year, as well as the saints and commemorations dear to our Romanian tradition.
Our Parish Feast Day
🎉 Birth of Saint John the Baptist — June 23
This is the most joyful day of our parish year. A solemn Divine Liturgy is followed by a communal celebration bringing together the entire parish family — parishioners, children, friends, and visitors. All are warmly welcome.
Great Feasts of the Year
| Feast | Period |
|---|---|
| Nativity of Christ (Christmas) | December 25 / January 7 |
| Theophany (Epiphany & Water Blessing) | January 6 / 19 |
| Meeting of the Lord (Candlemas) | February 2 / 15 |
| Annunciation | March 25 / April 7 |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday before Pascha |
| Holy Week & Pascha (Easter) | Moveable |
| Ascension | 40 days after Pascha |
| Pentecost | 50 days after Pascha |
| Transfiguration | August 6 / 19 |
| Dormition of the Theotokos | August 15 / 28 |
| Nativity of the Theotokos | September 8 / 21 |
| Exaltation of the Holy Cross | September 14 / 27 |
| Entry of the Theotokos | November 21 / December 4 |
Beloved Romanian Celebrations
- 🌸 Mărțișor — March 1, celebrating the arrival of spring
- 💛 Dragobete — February 24, the Romanian day of love
- 🥚 Easter Egg Decorating (Încondeiat Ouăle) — Holy Week tradition
- 🎄 Romanian Christmas Carols (Colinde) — celebrated with children’s performances at Nativity
- 🇷🇴 Romanian National Day — December 1, the Great Union of 1918
🔹 Community & Support
Our parish is a family — and like all families, we look out for one another. Whether you are newly arrived in Malta, going through a difficult time, or simply looking to connect, we are here.
💼 Job Opportunities
Moving to a new country and looking for work is one of the greatest challenges facing our community members. We do our best to share job opportunities, connect employers with workers, and support Romanians and Moldovans in building a stable life in Malta.
How it works:
- Members of our community who are hiring are invited to share opportunities with Fr. George, who will post them here and in our WhatsApp group
- Members looking for work are welcome to reach out — we will do our best to connect you with the right people
Current Listings:
No listings at this time. Check back soon or contact us directly.
📞 +356 7732 8474
📘 facebook.com/parohiamalta
Disclaimer: The parish shares job listings as a community service. We do not act as a recruitment agency and cannot guarantee employment outcomes.
🏛 Consular Visits & Announcements
The Romanian Embassy and consular services periodically organize visits, document services, and information sessions for Romanian citizens living in Malta. We publish all relevant announcements here as soon as they are made available.
Useful Consular Contacts:
- 🇷🇴 Romanian Embassy in Malta:
mae.ro — search for the accredited embassy for Malta - 🇲🇩 Moldovan Consular Services:
mfa.gov.md — for Moldovan citizens in Malta - 🇲🇹 Maltese Identity Malta (Residency & Documents):
identitymalta.com - 🇪🇺 EU Citizens’ Rights in Malta:
ec.europa.eu/social
Upcoming Consular Visits:
No visits currently scheduled. We will publish announcements as soon as they are confirmed. Follow our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
🗞 Community News
A space for news that matters to our community — changes in Maltese law, EU regulations affecting Romanian citizens, updates from the Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate, and stories from Romanian communities across Europe and beyond.
Recent Community Updates:
Articles and announcements will be posted here regularly.
External Resources:
- 📰 Digi24.ro — Romanian national news
- 📰 Moldova.org — Moldovan news in Romanian
- ⛪ Patriarhia.ro — Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate
- ⛪ roarch.org.uk — Diocese of Italy, Metropolis of Western & Southern Europe
🤲 Need Help?
Life can be difficult, especially far from home. If you or someone you know in our community is going through a hard time — whether financially, emotionally, practically, or spiritually — please reach out. No situation is too small, and no one should face their difficulties alone.
Fr. George is available to help with:
- 🙏 Spiritual support and pastoral counseling
- 🏠 Practical guidance — navigating Maltese bureaucracy, housing, schools
- 🤝 Connecting you with the right community members, organizations, or professionals
- 💬 A listening ear — in Romanian, English, or whatever language your heart speaks
Emergency & Support Services in Malta:
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Emergency Services | 112 |
| Caritas Malta | caritasmalta.org |
| Appoġġ (Social Services) | 179 |
| Victim Support Malta | victimsupport.org.mt |
| Richmond Foundation (Mental Health) | richmond.org.mt |
| Migrant Support — AWAS | awas.gov.mt |
Please remember: Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. The Church exists to serve — especially in moments of need.
📞 Fr. George: +356 7732 8474
📘 facebook.com/parohiamalta
📍 St. Roque’s Church, St. Ursula Street, Valletta
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
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