Romanian Orthodox faithful from the Portland metropolitan area gather at Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish in Oregon City, Oregon

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel of Detroit and the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, on October 25, 2026, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, His Grace Bishop Andrei of Cleveland, Auxiliary Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, was among the faithful of Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish in Oregon City, Oregon, where he celebrated the Holy and Divine Liturgy.

Assisting His Grace at the Divine Liturgy were Very Rev. Fr. Gabriel Agoston, parish priest of Falling Asleep of the Ever-Virgin Mary Church in Portland, Oregon, and Dean of the Pacific Northwest Deanery; Very Rev. Fr. Vasile Muntean, retired priest attached to the parish; and Rev. Fr. Mircea Vlad, visiting from Romania.

Joining the local community were faithful from Falling Asleep of the Ever-Virgin Mary Church in Portland, who came together with their parish priest to worship alongside their bishop. The gathering brought Romanian Orthodox faithful from the Portland metropolitan area together in prayer and joyful fellowship.

Following the Divine Liturgy, an agape meal was offered to everyone, providing an opportunity to spend time together and strengthen the bonds between the…