Aberdeen, Scotland, February 5, 2025
Photo: parohiaaberdeen.org.uk
A Romanian Orthodox parish serving northeast Scotland is currently in the midst of a fundraiser towards the purchase of its own building.
The Sts. Joachim and Anna and the Holy Cross parish has been looking for its own building in Aberdeen to worship in for many years—“a sacred place where our community can come together, grow, and glorify God in faith,” writes the parish site.
And after much prayer, it found the Ruthrieston West Church, a permanently closed Presbyterian church that is available for $437,000 (£350,000). The space consists of a place of worship, church hall, adjacent rooms, storage spaces, bathrooms, kitchen, a tennis court, and green space.
According to Fr. Andrei Dosoftei’s announcement, the parish has already raised $125,000 (£100,000), and they hope to raise the rest by the end of March. The goal is to also build a Romanian Community Center that will serve for Sunday School and other activities.
Contributions can be made directly to the church’s bank account:
Bank: HSBC
Account name: The Romanian Orthodox Church Aberdeen
Sort Code: 40-01-25
Account number: 61489631
For international transfers:
IBAN: GB95HBUK40012561489631
BIC: HBUKGB4115T
For UK taxpayers, see the parish site for information on how to add 25p for every £1 donated at no extra cost to you.
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