• Easter for Romanian Children in Need

A Window for an Orphan Campaign

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

The Feast Day of Saint Paraskeva

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

Close to $100,000 in grants awarded during the first two quarters of 2024

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

Summer School – Iresti, Vrancea

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

Saint Paraskeva’s Baldachin

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!

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

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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

Lăpușul Românesc Monastery (RUOAIA), Maramureș, Romania

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

Greetings on the Feast of Saint Paraskeva! October 14, 2023

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

Over $70,000 in grants awarded during the first two quarters of 2023

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