Two new deaneries were established for the Romanian communities in eastern Germanytranslated

The Archdiocese of East Germany was reorganized into two new church structures: the Archdiocese of Sachsen-Thüringen, led by Father Cezar Burlacu, and the Archdiocese of Berlin-Brandenburg, led by Father Ioan-Dragoș Manu.

The reorganization was communicated to the clergy on Saturday during the autumn meeting of the Archdiocese of East Germany, held at the Romanian parish in Dresden.

Father Protopope Ioan Forga presented the decisions of the Permanence of the Diocesan Council from October 15, 2026, which were the basis for the establishment of the two new archpopeies.

On this occasion, the priests and deacons thanked Father Ioan Forga for the activity carried out under the leadership of the former deanery and for the support given to the Romanian parishes in the first years of the development of the church mission in eastern Germany.

Spiritual life in the diaspora The autumn meeting was preceded by a conference given by Father Professor Daniel Benga, entitled "Holy Liturgy - exchange of lives between God and people".

The meeting highlighted the importance of participation in the Eucharistic life of the Church and the spiritual transformation of the faithful through communion with the Body...