Historic Romanian Church Set for Journey to Japan’s Only Orthodox Cemetery
MINAMI-ALPS, JAPAN — A groundbreaking Orthodox Christian cemetery in Minami-Alps, Yamanashi, consecrated in May 2024, is set to receive a hand-carved wooden church from Romania, symbolizing a profound spiritual bridge between Romanian Orthodoxy and Japan.
Fr. Daniel Coriu, a priest of the Romanian Patriarchate in Japan, emphasizes the church’s significance as a sacred space for Christian burials, countering Japan’s prevalent cremation practices.
"Today, a little over four years later, we have an Orthodox cemetery where three Orthodox Christians have found their final resting place: a Japanese woman, a Russian man, and a Romanian man," Fr. Daniel said. "Consecrated in May 2024, the place received a guardian angel and was filled with the presence of God’s grace."
Transporting the intricately crafted church requires funding for shipping, foundation construction, roofing, and worker support. This historic endeavor aims to honor the Orthodox faith in a land where it remains uncommon, fostering a legacy of worship. Fr. Coriu invites donations to complete this sacred project, with contributors commemorated as founders.
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