Mihaela-Iuliana Păun, priestess in Germany: "Each priestess must get involved according to her strength and resources"translated

Mihaela-Iuliana Păun is the wife of father Ionuț Păun, priest at the church "St. Cuv. Parascheva" and "St. Mc. Kilian, Kolonat and Totnan" in Bamberg, Germany. The priestess has lived here for almost 17 years, together with her husband and four children.

He teaches German in adult education, and the experience of closely accompanying the formation of a Romanian Orthodox community in the diaspora, with the joys, sacrifices and trials that such a mission entails, is very valuable.

In this interview, she talks about the role of the priestess, about the fragile balance between parish and family and how life in the diaspora can become not only a challenge, but also a chance to rediscover the treasure of the Orthodox faith. The interview was given in the section #vinereapentruviață.

A parish raised in the diaspora

Alexandra Nadane: What have been the joys and challenges you have experienced in the years since you have been in Germany?

Mihaela Păun: In the almost 17 years since we have been in Germany, we have had countless joys. First of all, the joy of doing missions in these beautiful lands of Northern Bavaria. My husband, Father Ionuț, studying in...