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
On this blessed day of October 14, the feast of Saint Paraskeva, our protector Saint, we lift a prayerful and humble appreciation for your ongoing love and support to our mission. Through your generosity we are making a life-changing difference in the lives of thousands of women, men and children. Despite so many challenges that … Read more
Dear SPOC Family In the first two quarters of the year 2023, SPOC managed to release 13 grants totaling $70,225. This accomplishment has been possible with the support of our donors combined with the relentless effort of volunteers in the United States, Canada and Romania. The financial assistance, time, effort, prayers, and commitment of our … Read more
O come all you faithful, let us worship Christ’s holy Resurrection. For behold, through the Cross joy has come to all the world. Ever blessing the Lord, let us praise His Resurrection. By enduring the Cross for us He destroyed death by death. (Pascal Canon Ode 6) In a world marked by inflation and economic instability, … Read more
Hungry children, resigned parents, lonely and forgotten old people, are desolate but very common sights in many Romanian villages and cities According to a recent statistics over 41.5% of Romanian children are at poverty level, and this is the highest compared to other countries in that area. We started a fundraising campaign so that some … Read more
With God’s help and the help of those involved in the translation, SPOC published 5,000 copies of The Life, the Akathist, and the Paraklesis of Saint Paraskeva of Iași in English. The book is available for parishes upon request. Contact: secretary.spcharity@gmail. com
