Church of the Resurrection

The Anglican Church of the Resurrection, Bucharest, is first and foremost a place of prayer and celebration of the incarnate Word of God, known and glorified in sacramental communion and eucharistic living, witnessing to the redemptive grace of Christ.

At the individual level, it is a place where people from very varied cultures and walks of life meet, make new friends, and gain a sense of new vision and direction. Through the worship and social life of the church, spiritual sustenance and support are found, and good times shared.

At the level of the wider church, our recognised presence in Bucharest contributes to ecumenical awareness and dialogue. Not only do we welcome Anglicans from different 'traditions' within the worldwide Anglican communion, we also welcome Christians of other denominations (e.g. Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist) who seek here a place of worship and deepening of faith.

We also have a community role. Romania is a country of great natural resources and rich tradition, yet through the political trauma and complexity of its history it still struggles with problems of poverty and developing infrastructure. As a church long established in Bucharest yet still representative of "the West", we are in a unique position of 'interface' between the diplomatic, business, and NGO (non-governmental organisation) worlds and the everyday life - privileged and underprivileged - of the society in which we are guests.

Our services are in English, yet, we try to ensure that those whose first language is not English will also feel at home. Standing clearly in the Anglican tradition, we are privileged to be part of a wider spectrum - having a particular link with the Romanian Orthodox Church (the Chaplain being the Archbishop of Canterbury's representative, or 'apokrisarios', to the Orthodox Patriarch). Our church building is also used for worship by the International Baptist Church, whose Sunday service starts at 12.15.

Worldwide Anglican Communion (general information)

Anglican (Church of England) Diocese of Europe

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Romania Liaison Group
The Revd. Jonathan Greener, co-ordinator
Tel 01273 882987 E-mail

Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate: Pr. Dr. Michael Tita
Department for External Church Relations
70526 Bucuresti IV
Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 25
Tel: 40 021 3374035 E-mail

The Ecumenical Association of Churches in Romania (AIDRom) -
POB 62 PO 20 Bucharest, Sector 3
Tel +40 (0) 21 320 98 70 and +40 (0) 21 320 98 70 E-mail

In seeking to fulfil the "great commission" of Christian discipleship (Matthew 28.18-20), we observe Christ's affirmation of the way to eternal life - "love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself" (Luke 10.25-28).

The Church of the Resurrection does not itself have charitable funds, although it is currently seeking to increase its charitable giving as part of its overall development vision. Nevertheless visitors and regular members of the congregation contribute, both as individuals and through their work, to meeting some of the needs of which we are aware.

Gifts in cash and kind are passed on through our local Orthodox parish churches. We enjoy good relations with our Orthodox neighbours - Biserica Icoanei (Church of the Icon) and Biserica Adormirii Maicii Domnului (Church of the Dormition). Through these local parish churches we are able to make donations to the needy in this area - old people especially are often extremely poor and vulnerable in present day Romania.

Biserica Adormirii Maicii Domnului
Pr. Mihail Spatarelu
Str. Pitar Mos, Bucurest 1
Tel +40 (0)21 212 3732 or 0722 295215

Biserica Icoanei -
Pr. Ion Popescu
Str. Icoanei nr. 12, Sector 2, Bucuresti
Tel +40 (0)21 211 77 40 or 094 317 248

It would be impossible to list the many charities and development projects in Romania that need and deserve support. We list below some examples of projects with which individuals in the congregation have an involvement and for which they can vouch. Please email or write for further contacts or enquiries.

Biserica Pogorarea Sfantului Duh (Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit): A newly built traditional-style wooden church in the 'Titan' area of Bucharest, offering free out-of-school tuition for children lacking educational opportunities. Teachers donate their time. Contact the parish priest, Pr. Adrian Niculcea, direct on +40 (0)21 674 6494, or if non-Romanian speaking, via the Chaplain at the Church of the Resurrection.

"Sfanta Macrina" Centre: Originally set up by AIDRom (see contacts above): a residential and day Centre for street children (27 resident, 120 attend for lunch) with social, educational, medical, and personal support, and employment and preventative outreach - contact Pr. Gabriel Cazacu, Str. Ilarie Chendi nr. 14, Sector 2, Bucuresti Tel +40 (0) 21 252 16 96 E-mail

Health Aid Romania: An NGO supported by Health Aid UK, providing family group homes for children affected by HIV and Aids (50% of children with HIV in Europe are in Romania) as an alternative to institutionalisation - see http://www.healthaiduk.org E-mail

Children in Distress: Christian Charity working ecumenically in Bulgaria as well as Romania, caring for children in difficulties (with incurable illnesses, severe disabilities, autism), providing palliative and community care services, and valuing the spiritual role of prayer as well as high quality professional medical expertise. Working with churches and Romanian authorities to develop a stronger "civil society" awareness of volunteering. http://www.children-in-distress.org E-mail

Romania Care: "A Christian led charity, providing practical help and financial support for charitable, educational, and medical projects - helping Romanians to alleviate poverty and develop their charitable sector" - http://www.romaniacare.com E-mail

The Casa Ioana Association: NGO working with homeless people in Bucharest to: "Provide education, respite care and rehabilitation services to people with special needs (i.e. those that suffer from disability, social exclusion and/or a lack of opportunity), including children and young adults." www.casaioana.org E-mail

Light Into Europe: A Christian Charity working with the poor and needy throughout Romania. Projects include distribution of humanitarian aid, refurbishing hospital wards and orphanages, working with disabled children and HIV patients. For the past 6 years has run the Air Ambulance service in Romania under contract with the Romanian Ministry of Health. Contact Stan Platt: E-mail or tel. No 0744 541 774.

Centru Vasile cel Mare: Set up by the Romanian Orthodox organisation 'Cristiana', in the city of Cluj-Napoca, working with children who for different reasons are not in mainstream education - also provides midday meal for homeless children. Contact Alina Moldovan on +40 (0) 264 457552, or E-mail

Lamont Centre (Cluj): A day centre providing sporting, recreational, and educational opportunities for people with physical disabilities. Contact Sally Wood-Lamont: mobiles 0722-948-121; 0722-948-100; 0264-190-832; -192629 (office) or E-mail

Ascensium: A project established in Sibiu by Steve and Mandy Hughes, undertaking medical and educational work, and developing a centre for "reconciliation", with retreat/holiday/conference house in the nearby village of Cisnadoara. Contact the Revd. Geoff and the Revd. Gill Kimber: E-mail

The Chaplain would welcome ideas for further mission and charitable activities. Meanwhile, please select another link to continue: