Orthodox Vespers at Basilica San Paolo Fuori le Mura in Rome

Monday, January 20, 2025, Archbishop-elect Atanasie officiated the Orthodox Vespers service in Italian at the Basilica San Paolo Fuori le Mura (outside the Walls) in Rome, together with numerous clergy from the Lazio region.

At the end of the service, Archbishop-elect Atanasie delivered a speech in Italian and conveyed well-wishes and greetings on behalf of His Grace, Bishop Siluan of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy. Additionally, His Grace expressed words of gratitude and blessings to those present.

Representatives of religious and civil authorities from Rome and numerous faithful attended the service and had the opportunity to honour Holy Apostle Paul’s tomb.

This tradition started in 2010 at the initiative of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy and has now reached its 14th edition.

The Orthodox Vespers service in Italian can be listened to below

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Photo credit: Gelu Mitache