On Wednesday, 25 March 2025, the Committee of Representatives of the Orthodox Churches to the European Union (CROCEU) had the honour of welcoming the President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), Mgr. Mariano Crociata, for a high-level meeting marked by a spirit of fraternity, dialogue, and shared commitment to the Christian presence in Europe. Mgr. Crociata was accompanied by COMECE General Secretary, Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto. On be

On Wednesday, 25 March 2026, the Committee of Representatives of the Orthodox Churches to the European Union (CROCEU) held a festive reception at the Ambiorix Orthodox Centre in Brussels, to mark the 1400th anniversary of the Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God, one of the most well-known liturgical creations of the Orthodox Church. Moderated by Father George Valcu , CROCEU General Secretary, the event brought together Church leaders, members of the European Parliament, ecumen