Young families from the Diocese of Northern Europe reunited in Copenhagen: Two Swedes converted to Orthodoxytranslated

Young families from the Diocese of Northern Europe gathered on October 16-17 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The event was also marked by the reception of two 20-year-old Swedes into the Orthodox Church.

The meeting, now in its eighth edition, had as its theme "The Orthodox family in the diaspora: how do we stay together in Christ?".

The program held at the Episcopal Chapel Church in Copenhagen included the Sacrament of the Holy Olive, conferences and spiritual meetings about keeping the faith, educating children and transmitting Christian values ​​in the diaspora.

"Children grow wonderfully and naturally in Christ" PS Macarie together with the two baptized young Swedes. Photo credit: Facebook / Bishopric of Northern Europe His Holiness Father Macarie celebrated the Holy Liturgy on Saturday, during which he ordained a deacon and celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Baptism for the baby Ephrem and for two young Swedes, John Wähle and Gabriel Österberg, from Kalmar, Sweden.

The Bishop of Northern Europe highlighted the importance of communion between Orthodox families in the diaspora.

"We are happy to be together with our children who are growing wonderfully and naturally in Christ and in the Church," said...