Work begins on the new cultural and religious center founded by a Romanian liturgical community in Paristranslated

The Romanian liturgical community in Paris, placed under the protection of Saints Parascheva from Iasi and Genoveva from Paris, is involved in building its own cultural and religious center.

The center, which will be dedicated to the patron saints of the community, will be located 5 kilometers away from the center of Paris, and the Romanian faithful from Ivry sur Seine, Vitry and the arrondissements in the south of Paris will be able to reach it on foot.

"Historical moment. In September, we start construction work on the cultural and religious center in Ivry-sur-Seine, which will house the first Orthodox church in the history of this place, accessible by metro line 7, Mairie d'Ivry station. An exceptional location," wrote Father Răzvan Ionescu on Facebook.

"An opportunity to be discovered by all Romanians and Moldovans from Ivry, Vitry and the 13th arrondissement of Paris, given the proximity".

Location details The 260 square meter plot is located near the Mairie d'Ivry station (Line 7 of the Paris Metro). Photo source: Rev. Răzvan Ionescu The land of 260 square meters was purchased in 2023, and in 2025 the building permit was obtained.

"The construction site will start...