Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in UK explores new charity partnerships and Filantropia UK initiative

Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed Fr Ciprian Ioniță, Patriarchal Adviser and Coordinator in the Social-Philanthropic Department of the Patriarchal Administration, and president of the Filantropia Federation , as well as Igor Belei, Executive Director of the Diaconia Social Mission in the Republic of Moldova, to his residence in Enfield on Monday.

Representatives responsible for the Archdiocese’s charitable activities also attended the meeting.

Opening the discussions, His Eminence Archbishop Atanasie presented the Archdiocese’s main achievements since its establishment, with particular emphasis on organising and developing its social outreach.

Fr Ciprian Ioniță highlighted how cooperation between Church institutions and specialised organisations can address needs such as poverty, social isolation and limited access to healthcare services.

Filantropia UK The discussions explored opportunities to organise courses and training programmes in areas including addiction, domestic violence prevention and support for people in vulnerable circumstances.

Participants also expressed a desire for closer cooperation between the Filantropia…