Site Description Saint Paraskeva Church of Baia Mare, was founded in 2004, at the initiative of Father Gavriș Gavril, when he received a piece of land from the City Hall in order to build a new church. At vespers, on July 4, 2004, His Eminence Justin Sigheteanul, sanctified the place and laid the foundation stone, … Read more
Site Description This church was built between 2014 and 2023, and it was consecrated by His Eminence Andrei, Metropolitan of Cluj, Maramureș and Sălajului on October 22nd, 2023. Saint Elijah and Moses Church, Fanatale Clujului is one of our latest projects; our collaboration started in the Fall of 2024. SPOC Contributions Our children are our … Read more
All children should have a home! Saint Onufrie Orphanage in Florești, Cluj County, Romania, is a home to 24 abandoned children. As the number of orphans grows, the orphanage is growing as well, preparing shelter for 24 more orphans. Currently, two new homes are being built. In order to facilitate the progress of the construction … Read more
On October 14th, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Paraskeva, our Charity patron. We are endlessly grateful for her intercession in prayer and for her guidance throughout the years of continuous service. Through prosperity and hardship, driven by the love for the people, Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity continues to be faithful to its mission … Read more
Dear SPOC Family, In the first two quarters of the year 2024, SPOC released grants to 18 projects totalling $93,575. The support of our donors, and the united efforts of volunteers in the United States, Canada, Romania made this accomplishment possible. We thank you all for the financial assistance, time, effort, prayers, and commitment. God … Read more
Dear SPOC Family, In the parish of Irești, Father Ionel Miron would like to express his gratitude for SPOC support which arrived at the right time, in a crucial moment. With your help, work will begin on a summer school, benefiting all the children and elderly residents of the community. Father Ionel thanks God for … Read more
Dear SPOC Family, Christ si Risen! It is a joy to share with you that the baldachin offered by us to Saint Paraskeva parish in Baia Mare was blessed and the faithful can now pray in front of the icon of Saint Paraskeva. Many thanks to all donors who made this possible. We pray to … Read more
Christ is Risen! Now, all things are filled with light: heaven and earth, and the nethermost regions. So, let all creation celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, whereby it is established. (Paschal Canon Ode 3) The Light of Christ’s Resurrection brings peace, hope, and joy in these times marked by suffering, wars, and economic instability. Pascha … Read more
Dear SPOC Family, Greetings on the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ! At this time of Royal celebration, we pray and hope for peace in the world, and we give thanks to God and to our beloved intercessor, Saint Paraskeva. Despite the many challenges we all have encountered throughout the year, SPOC was able to … Read more
Site Description Lăpușul Românesc Monastery (or RUOAIA) is considered one of the oldest Monasteries in Maramures, located 20 kilometers away from Rohia Monastery. Its Feast Day is on September 8th – The Nativity of the Mother of God. The monastery stands out through its authentic traditional monastic life in the Orthodox faith and the efforts … Read more
