Romanian Church baptizes 50 new Orthodox Christians in Latin America
Newly baptized residents of Latin America. Photo: Press Service of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas
The Romanian Orthodox Metropolia of America recorded significant growth in the number of faithful during the period from Pascha to Pentecost 2026. During this short period, 50 people officially joined Orthodoxy through the Sacraments of Baptism and Chrismation. This was reported by the Metropolis's press service.
The majority of new community members are indigenous residents of Latin America who discovered the apostolic faith through liturgical services in their native languages and active educational activities of missionaries.
The community in Chile received the largest number of new believers - 18 people. In Ecuador, 12 local residents joined the Church, in Colombia - 10, in Venezuela - 7, and in Mexican Cancun, one adult believer joined the Orthodox ranks. The preparation of each candidate for the Sacrament lasts at least six months and includes deep study of Holy Scripture, dogmas, and liturgical life.
Missionaries note that another 80 people are currently at various stages of catechesis. The success of the mission in the Romanian Church is attributed to people's personal encounter with the beauty of unchanged faith and the accessibility of prayer in a language they understand. These events confirm that the Holy Spirit continues to gather people from all nations into the unity of faith and participation in the Eucharist.
As the UOJ reported, ten Americans embraced Orthodoxy in Oregon state on the Feast of Holy Trinity.
Read also
In Ukraine, mortality rate is four times higher than birth rate – statistics
In six months, 73,000 children were born in Ukraine, while the number of deaths reached nearly 260,000.
Odesa marks feast of uncovering of St. Gabriel of Athos’ relics
Metropolitan Agafangel celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Odesa’s St. Elijah Monastery on the feast of the uncovering of the relics of the monastery’s founder.
Hearing in DESS lawsuit against UOC's Kyiv Metropolis postponed
The court postponed consideration of the DESS lawsuit seeking the dissolution of the UOC’s Kyiv Metropolis until September 10.
UK appoints first Catholic prime minister
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, was raised in a Catholic family, attended Catholic schools, and has spoken publicly about his faith on numerous occasions.
DESS claims Pochaiv Lavra is “affiliated” with Russian Orthodox Church
DESS cited the Lavra’s affiliation with the UOC’s Kyiv Metropolis and provisions of the Russian Orthodox Church Statute, without presenting the monastery’s own position.
OCU supporters stage provocation outside court hearing DESS lawsuit against UOC
While a Kyiv court was hearing DESS’s lawsuit against the UOC, OCU supporters poured an unidentified liquid on the ground as UOC faithful stood nearby praying Psalm 90.