Romanian Orthodox clergy in North America discuss strengthening family and parish life

Clergy from the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas discussed the family’s role in the Church’s life at their annual conference, held late last week at All Saints Parish in Scarborough, Toronto, Canada.

The gathering opened with addresses by Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas and Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada.

Fr Petru Neaga, parish priest of the Annunciation Cathedral in Olmsted Township, United States, and Presbytera Nicole Neaga then delivered a presentation entitled The Priest’s Wife: A Partner in Pastoral Ministry, Not Merely the Priest’s Spouse .

The clergy also discussed practical aspects of family life, children’s religious education and parental involvement in the life of the Church.

Fr Nicolae Codrea, parish priest of the Descent of the Holy Spirit Church in Windsor, Ontario, together with Fr Emanuel Ionuț Țencaliuc of the host parish and Presbytera Flavia Țencaliuc, presented a paper entitled Our Family: The Little Church at Home .

Mission, sacrifice and challenges Among those who addressed the clergy were Fr Prof. Daniel Benga and Presbytera Cristina Benga.

Participating online, they highlighted the mission, sacrifices, and challenges priests’…