The Bishopric of Australia and New Zealand urges Romanians to declare their identity at the censustranslated

The Bishopric of Australia and New Zealand urges Romanians in Australia to declare their Romanian origin and their membership of the Christian-Orthodox faith in the 2026 National Census.

According to a press release sent by the diocese, the information recorded in the census contributes to shaping the image of the Romanian and Orthodox community in Australia.

"The census doesn't ask how strongly we believe—it asks how clearly we state it where it counts—in the papers of a nation."

"Being Romanian and Orthodox Christian is not only a secret of the soul, but also a truth that we have the duty to declare," the message states.

"We are Romanians and Orthodox Christians" In this sense, Romanians are urged to, when filling out the form, mention Romanian origin, indicate Romanian as the language spoken at home, where applicable, and Orthodox Christians to declare their religious affiliation.

The diocese also drew attention to the elderly who might need support to fill out the form, showing that helping them contributes to "a more faithful record of the Romanian and Orthodox presence and identity in...