Fr. Peter Heers Received into Romanian Metropolia
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 — Archpriest Peter Heers has been received into the Romanian Orthodox Metropolia of the Americas under Metr. Nicolae of Chicago.
In the official communique from the Metropolita, the V. Rev. Fr. Stefan Dragoi wrote:
On behalf of His Eminence, the members of the Eparchial Council, as well as all the brother clergy, we would like to welcome you into the Archdiocese. We pray that our good and loving Lord, through the intercessions of His Most Holy Mother, will grant you every success as you endeavor to preach the Gospel of Salvation and serve the faithful entrusted to your care.
According to Orthodox Ethos, Fr. Peter is being received as a missionary priest. He will be attached to the Holy Protection of the Mother of God parish in Houston and will "explore missionary opportunities in central Texas."
Fr. Peter Heers is best known for founding Orthodox Ethos, a platform focused on promoting the Orthodox tradition through videos, books, and other media.
Recently, UOJ-USA reported on the canonization of 16 Holy Women by the Romanian Patriarchate during a solemn ceremony at the Patriarchal Cathedral.
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