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Archbishop Nathaniel Blesses the Use of a New Troparion for Archimandrite Roman Braga, Proposed for Canonization by the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate

July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

Archbishop Nathaniel Blesses the Use of a New Troparion for Archimandrite Roman Braga

In an archpastoral letter dated July 20, 2026, the feast of the Glorious Prophet Elias the Tishbite, His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel announced the blessing to use a newly composed troparion dedicated to Archimandrite Roman Braga, whose cause for canonization is currently under consideration.

At the 2025 Episcopate Congress, held at Nativity of the Lord Romanian Orthodox Parish in Chicago, Illinois, the delegates voted unanimously to propose Archimandrite Roman Braga for inclusion among the canonized saints of the Orthodox Church. The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate subsequently presented this petition to the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America, which referred the matter to the Canonization Commission for the collection and examination of information concerning his life, ministry, and spiritual legacy.

While this process continues, His Eminence encouraged the clergy, faithful, and monastics of the Archdiocese to seek the intercessions of Archimandrite Roman, who labored for many years within the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America. Archbishop Nathaniel proposed that,…

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Xenia Bennett

I remember Father Roman visiting our parish back in the early 2000s — he had that quiet way of speaking that stayed with you long after. Glad to see the troparion is already blessed for use while the commission does its work. Will the text of the troparion be made available soon?

Δέσποινα Χατζή

Father Romanos had also passed through Volos once, I remember his speech about prayer inside the prison. I am glad that Archbishop Nathanael has already blessed the troper so that we can invoke it. I will wait to see the text as well.

Φωτεινή Παναγιωτοπούλου

Yes, I remember that speech of his on prayer in prison, he said it with such simplicity that it stuck with you. It is good that Archbishop Nathanael quickly blessed the trope. Do you know approximately when he passed through Volos?

Γιώργος Δημητρίου

Yes, I too had heard that talk about prayer in the prison; he spoke as if it were yesterday. I am glad that Archbishop Nathanael blessed the troper so quickly. Do you know if they have already posted it somewhere?