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'''Gatineau, Québec, Romanian Orthodox Church of Saint Mary, 2007'''


==Preparation==

The Nativity of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Theotokos Theotokos] parish, known as "[https://www.mitropolia.us/index.php/en/structure/parish-directory/383-saint-mary-romanian-orthodox-church-gatineau-qc The Saint Mary Romanian Orthodox parish] in the City of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatineau Gatineau], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec Québec], [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada], was founded in autumn, 2007, following the initiative of a group of faithful [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanians Romanians] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Capital_Region_(Canada) National Capital Region] of Canada.  Thus, on 20 October, 2007, after a biannual meeting of the Eastern Canada Deanery (which was held at the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Theotokos Holy Resurrection Church] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton,_Ontario Hamilton], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario]), the priest Teofil Arsene received the blessing of [[Metropolitan Nicolae (Condrea) |Archbishop Nicolae (Condrea)]] to study the possibility of creating a mission-parish in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outaouais Outaouais region] of Québec.

==Founding the parish, 2007==

On 28 October, 2007, the [https://www.mitropolia.us/index.php/en/structure/parish-directory/383-saint-mary-romanian-orthodox-church-gatineau-qc Priest Teofil Arsene] convened a meeting of Romanians in Gatineau in the conference hall of the Hotel "Les Suites Victoria" in Hull (Gatineau), in order to explore the possibility of creating a [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Romanian-Orthodox-Church Romanian Orthodox] parish in this area.  After the discussions, those present at this meeting (11 families) felt favourable about the establishment of a parish in Gatineau.  The steps stipulated in the Statute of the organisation of the [https://www.revolvy.com/main/index.php?s=Romanian%20Orthodox%20Archdiocese%20of%20America%20and%20Canada&item_type=topic Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas] about the establishment of new parishes were followed.  On 20 December, 2007, following the decision of the Archdiocesan Council of the archdiocese, the group received the blessing to begin this mission.  The [https://www.mitropolia.us/index.php/en/structure/parish-directory/373-saint-john-the-baptist-and-saint-callinicus-of-cernica-romanian-orthodox-cathedral-montreal-qc Archpriest George Chişcă] (of the [https://www.mitropolia.us/index.php/en/structure/parish-directory/373-st-john-the-baptist-cathedral-montreal-qc Saint John the Baptist] parish in Montréal) sent words specifying that it was the 33rd parish founded in Canada in the archdiocese. 

==Services begin==

The first service of the new mission was offered on the Feast of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Nativity Nativity of Christ], 25 December, 2007, in the [https://canada247.info/explore/quebec/communaute_urbaine_de_loutaouais/gatineau/hull/paroisse_saint_jean_bosco.html Roman Catholic church of Saint Jean Bosco] in Gatineau (Hull).  Amongst those attending was Her Excellency, [https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elena_Ștefoi Elena Stefoi], the Ambassador of [https://www.britannica.com/place/Romania Romania] in Canada.  

On 17 January, 2008, the mission received a charter from the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas that the parish being developed would be named "Saint Mary : Birth of the Mother of God" (that is, the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Theotokos Temple of Saint Mary], with the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Nativity_of_the_Theotokos Feast-day of the Nativity of the Theotokos]).  On 1 April, 2008, the  mission of Saint Mary was registered according to the Law For [https://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/document/cs/c-71 Religious Corporations of the Province of Québec] under the name : "Église orthodoxe roumaine Sainte Marie / Saint Mary Romanian Orthodox Church".   In the summer of that year, the mission received the legal recognition of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Canada Federal Government of Canada], through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Revenue_Agency Canada Revenue Agency], thus giving them the right to issue tax receipts for donations. 

From the beginning, the members of the new mission had the desire to have a Temple of their own in which to pray and to glorify God.  They wanted to bequeath it to their children as a sign of their desire to preserve their values within the religious, cultural and national multi-cultural mosaic in Canada.  Thus, even in the first months after its establishment, the mission members made 2 offers to purchase the [https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm11D9J_glise_de_Saint_Jean_Bosco_Gatineau Roman Catholic ecclesiastical complex of Saint Jean Bosco and Saint Raymond], but the offers were rejected by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Gatineau Roman Catholic Diocese of Hull].  Then, by the careful spiritual labours of [[Metropolitan Nicolae (Condrea) |Archbishop Nicolae (Condrea)]] and [[Bishop Ioan-Casian (Tunaru)]], the efforts towards finding a space to build or to arrange an Orthodox church continued with ardour. 

==Purchase of the Temple ; renovating the building, 2010==

In August 2010, the papers were signed for the purchase of the former Roman Catholic church "Saint Jean Bosco" (where the mission was founded and where the first Divine Liturgy was served) as a place of worship for the Saint Mary parish.  In fact, the ecclesiastical complex "Saint Jean Bosco" (church and buildings) had been sold by the Roman Catholic diocese in March, 2008, to a businessman who transformed the office of the church, classrooms and other spaces into a day centre for the elderly.  He then decided to sell the church itself and the accompanying community hall.  The initial price asked for the church, community hall and parking was $375,000 whereas the price negotiated by the parish council and accepted by the seller was $350,000.  To qualify for a bank mortgage, the mission members made special efforts by donating considerable sums.  In the first phase, over $90,000 was gathered in just a few weeks.  The Viorel family and Mariana Hudema guaranteed the bank loan with their property.

Immediately afterwards, under the guidance of the Priest Teofil Arsene, work was initiated for the transformation and beautification of the building.  These projects were culminated in the summer of 2013 with the installation of a beautiful [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconostasis iconostas] and other church furnishings crafted in solid oak, which had been purchased in and transported from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romania Romania].  These items were the work of the wood-carver (sculptor) Ionut Hantar of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grum%C4%83ze%C8%99ti Grumazesti], in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neam%C8%9B_County Neamţ County].  In the spring of 2014, 3 electric chandeliers were installed, along with other items necessary for the proper development of Orthodox worship. 

Attached to this building at the east end (facing rue Booth Street) is the "[https://www-vivreenresidence-com.translate.goog/residence/residence-jean-bosco-3344/presentation?_x_tr_sl=fr&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=scSaint John Bosco Residence]".  Also at the east end of the building is an entrance to the basement "Saint Vincent de Paul" thrift store.

==Sanctification of the Temple, 2014==

On 11 May, 2014, the service for the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Consecration_of_a_church sanctification] of the Temple of Saint Mary in Gatineau, Québec was led by [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Nicolae_(Condrea) Archbishop Nicolae (Condrea)] and [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Ioan-Casian_(Tunaru) Bishop Ioan-Casian (Tunaru)], who were surrounded by a group of priests and a large number of believers in the Ottawa-Gatineau region and their surroundings.  This sanctification happened during the tenure of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriarch_Daniel_of_Romania Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church], during the archiepiscopate of Archbishop Nicolae (Condrea) and of his [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Auxiliary_bishop Vicar-Bishop] Ioan-Casian (Tunaru) of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas, during the mandate of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Harper Prime Minister Stephen Harper] of Canada, and during the presidency of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traian_B%C4%83sescu Traian Băsescu] of Romania.

  O Lord, remember in Your Kingdom the founders, servants, heirs and benefactors of the Holy Temple of the 
  Nativity of the Mother of God. 


[[File:St Mary's Romanian Church Gatineau.jpg]]

'''Various exterior views'''


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'''Various interior views'''

==Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada, 2016==

[https://www-episcopia-ca.translate.goog/index.php/en/basilica-news-agency/152-a-fost-votata-infiintarea-episcopiei-ortodoxe-romane-a-canadei?_x_tr_sl=ro&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Through a decision of the Archdiocesan Congress] of the [https://www.episcopia.ca/ Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada], which was held in [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/hamilton/ Hamilton], [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ontario/ Ontario], on 1-3 July, 2016, the [https://www.mitropolia.us/index.php/en/structure/parish-directory Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada] was established.  This decision was then approved and blessed by the Holy Synod of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Romania Romanian Orthodox Church] at its session of 28-29 October, 2016.  

In October, 2016, the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Romanian_Orthodox_Archdiocese_in_America_and_Canada Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of the Americas] was elevated by the Holy Synod of Bishops in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Romania Romania] to the status of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_(religious_jurisdiction) Metropolis].  

On 30 April, 2017, [[Metropolitan Nicolae (Condrea) |Archbishop Nicolae (Condrea)]] was formally enthroned, and he was elevated to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Bishop metropolitan].  At the same time, the Canadian deaneries were blessed by the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Holy_Synod Holy Synod of Bishops] in Romania to become a [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Diocese diocese].  Therefore, all the parishes in Canada became parishes under the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Omophorion omophor] of [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Ioan-Casian_(Tunaru) Bishop Ioan-Casian (Tunaru)], and a part of the new Canadian diocese. 

On 7 May, 2017, [[Bishop Ioan-Casian (Tunaru)]] was [https://pravoslavie.ru/103327.html enthroned as the ruling Bishop of Canada] of the new Romanian Diocese of Canada.  The Enthronement Divine Liturgy was served at the [https://www.episcopia.ca/index.php/en/structure/parish-directory/60-st-george-romanian-orthodox-church Church of Saint George] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Hubert,_Quebec Saint-Hubert], [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/montreal/ Montréal], [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/quebec/ Québec].  This Temple became the cathedral of the new diocese. 

==Episcopal visitation, 2019==

On Sunday, 8 September, 2019, the Altar Feast-day of the parish was marked and celebrated under the leadership of the diocesan hierarch, Bishop Ioan-Casian (Tunaru).  On this occasion, many of the Faithful wore their traditional national attire.  

The services began as usual with the serving of the festal Matins, which was followed by the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy.  Bishop Ioan-Casian (Tunaru) served, and he was assisted by Priest Teofil Arsene, and by Priest Gregory Tapuc (rector of the [https://sfmatei.ca/en/anunturi/inceputul-postului/ Holy Evangelist Matthew parish] in [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ottawa-ont Ottawa], [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ontario Ontario]).  

At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, Bishop Ioan-Casian led the service of prayer for the children and youth who were beginning their annual school classes.  After the prayers, they were each given a blessing by the bishop as they began their studies.  This service was followed immediately by a [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Memorial_Services Memorial Service] for the Departed.  

The services were followed by a "fraternal agapé" meal in the parish hall.

==Parish shop==

In the "Church Store" section of the building, the parish offers for sale various religious products for the faithful.  These products can be purchased (cash or credit) from the kiosk inside the Temple.  The resulting funds are used to support the parish and to diversify the products.  Books, icons, devotional aids and other items are made available.  


[[File:Shop.jpg]]  '''Parish church goods kiosk'''

==Priest Teofil Arsene, 1982==

Teofil Arsene was born in 1977, in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ia%C8%99i Iaşi], Romania, the only child of the Priest Basil and Irene Arsene.  Raised in the family of a priest, he was inspired from childhood with faith and love for God and for others.  He studied in a city school in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suceava Suceava].  Then, between 1992-1997, he attended the [https://seminarulortodoxsuceava-ro.translate.goog/index.php/ro/contact?_x_tr_sl=ro&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Bishop Dosoftei Theological Seminary] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suceava Suçeava].  In 1997, he entered the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumitru_Stăniloae Dumitru Staniloae] [https://mmb-ro.translate.goog/facultatea-de-teologie-ortodoxa-dumitru-staniloae-iasi?_x_tr_sl=ro&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Orthodox Theological Faculty] of Iaşi, in the Department of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastoral_theology  Pastoral Theology].  In 2001, he received a degree in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theology theology].  His thesis was about moral discipline.

In 1999, he married Paula Pavel, and they now have 4 children.

In December, 1999, he was ordained to the Holy [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Presbyter Priesthood] by [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Daniel_(Ciobotea) Metropolitan Daniel (Ciobotea)], who later became the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Patriarch patriarch], in the parish "Saints [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Constantine_the_Great Constantine] and [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Helen Helena]" in [https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netezi,_Neamț Netezi], in the deanery of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%A2rgu_Neam%C8%9B Târgu Neamț] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neam%C8%9B_County Neamţ County].  This was a newly-founded parish, in which he received the task of building a church.  

In August, 2006, Father Teofil came to Canada with his family, and they settled in the city of Gatineau.  Being in obedience to the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas, he received the blessing of Archbishop Nicolae (Condrea) to attend the parish of [[Ottawa ON Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew and the Great-martyr Hristina Romanian Orthodox Church 1981 |Saint Matthew]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa Ottawa], Ontario.  In the following year, he received the present assignment.

==2020-2021 Coronavirus-19 virus restrictions on parishes==

In early 2020, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19 Covid-19 virus] made its appearance in Canada, and it quickly became a world-wide pandemic.  Because of the rules governing gatherings that were laid down by the provincial and city governments, the parish stopped any further services after 8 March, 2020. Including the rules regarding social distancing, the decreasing numbers permitted for any gathering, and the considerations regarding the health of all concerned, this and other parishes were required to close for a time. 
 
As elsewhere, there was some controversy about the legal requirements.

==Particular parish information==

This parish is a part of the Romanian Orthodox [https://www.episcopia.ca/index.php/ro/ Diocese of Canada], in the [https://www.revolvy.com/main/index.php?s=Romanian%20Orthodox%20Archdiocese%20of%20America%20and%20Canada&item_type=topic Romanian Orthodo Metropolis of the Americas].  The bishop is [[Bishop Ioan-Casian (Tunaru)]].

This parish follows the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Julian_calendar New (Revised Julian) Calendar].

The Altar Feast-day of this parish is the Feast of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Nativity_of_the_Theotokos Nativity of the Theotokos], 8 September. 

In 2022 the pastor of the parish is the [https://www-sfantamaria-ca.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ro&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Priest Teofil Arsene].


Address :

[https://www-episcopia-ca.translate.goog/index.php/en/structure/parish-directory/68-st-mary-romanian-orthodox-church-gatineau-hull?_x_tr_sl=ro&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Saint Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church] 

45, rue Saint-Jean Bosco 

Gatineau, Québec 

J8Y 3G3

Web-site : http://www.sfantamaria.ca

Telephone : 819-684-9999 

Fax : 819-684-9944


Directions : 

From Ottawa : 

From central-west [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ottawa-ont Ottawa], drive across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaudière_Bridge Chaudière Bridge] from Preston/Booth Streets to Boulevard Maisonneuve, turn left on Boulevard Alexandre Taché, and drive to Route #105.  Turn right (north) onto Route #105.  Drive to Rue Saint-Jean-Bosco and turn left.  Drive to Rue Scott.  The Temple is on the left.  

From central-east Ottawa, drive from Saint Patrick Street across the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandra_Bridge Alexandra Bridge].  Drive straight onto Boulevard des Allumettières (Route #148), past Highway #50 to Route #105.  Turn left (south).  Drive to Rue Saint-Jean-Bosco and turn right.  Drive to Rue Scott.  The Temple is on the left.


Office (mailing address) :

[https://www-episcopia-ca.translate.goog/index.php/en/structure/parish-directory/68-st-mary-romanian-orthodox-church-gatineau-hull?_x_tr_sl=ro&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Saint Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church]

71, Chemin de la Paix 

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea,_Quebec Chelsea], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec Québec] 

J9B 1A7


[https://www-episcopia-ca.translate.goog/index.php/en/structure/parish-directory/68-st-mary-romanian-orthodox-church-gatineau-hull?_x_tr_sl=ro&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Priest Teofil Arsene]

46, Guilford-Booth

Gatineau, Québec

J9H 7E8

Telephone : 819-684-9999

Web-site : http://www.sfantamaria.ca 

E-mail: tarsene@sfantamaria.ca

==References==

[https://www.sfantamaria.ca/ro/node/12 Original article] (Romanian) 

[http://www.sfantamaria.ca/ Parish web-site] (Romanian) 

[https://www-sfantamaria-ca.translate.goog/ro?_x_tr_sl=ro&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Parish web-site] (English) 

[https://www-sfantamaria-ca.translate.goog/ro/node/12?_x_tr_sl=ro&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Parish web-site history] (English)
  

'''Additional information :'''

Bugea, Eleanor, “[https://books.google.ca/books?id=x8NWAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA104&lpg=PA104&dq=Fr+Gratian+Radu+Dysart+SK&source=bl&ots=lNbxqGX_l4&sig=ACfU3U2pCnQx64voYfbphUCdrEyLtTuYoQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiqptLB5s7tAhXmguAKHZgQDrcQ6AEwAnoECAcQAg#v=onepage&q=Fr%20Gratian%20Radu%20Dysart%20SK&f=false Romanians in Canada]” (Michigan : Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, 2009). ISBN : 978-1-929200-14-6.   

Pacurariu, Mircea, ‘Romanian Christianity’ in “The Blackwell Companion to Eastern Christianity” (Oxford : John Wiley & Sons, 2007). ISBN 10 : 0631234233 ; ISBN 13 : 9780631234234. 

Tarasar, Constance J, ed., "Orthodox America 1794-1976 : Development of The Orthodox Church in America" (Syosset, NY : The Orthodox Church in America Department of History and Archives, 1975). ASIN : B000ZLZAUE 

[https://www.mitropolia.us/index.php/en/ Metropolis web-site] (in English)

[https://www.mitropolia.us/index.php/en/structure/parish-directory/383-st-mary-romanian-orthodox-church-gatineau-hull-qc Metropolis listing] (in English)

[https://www.episcopia.ca/index.php/en/ Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada web-site] (in English)

[https://www-episcopia-ca.translate.goog/index.php/ro/?_x_tr_sl=ro&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Romanian Diocese of Canada web-site news]  (in English)  

[https://www.episcopia.ca/index.php/en/structure/parish-directory/68-st-mary-romanian-orthodox-church-gatineau-hull Diocese listing] (in English) 

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Romanian_Orthodox_Archdiocese_in_America_and_Canada Orthodoxwiki article about the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas]    

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Orthodox_Metropolis_of_the_Americas Wikipedia article about the Romanian Orthodox Metropolia of the Americas]    

[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_Romania Orthodoxwiki article about the Church of Romania]    

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Justin_(Moisescu) Patriarch Justin (Moisescu)]   

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Teoctist_(Ar%C4%83pa%C8%99u) Patriarch Teoctist (Arăpașu)]   

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Patriarch_Daniel_(Ciobotea) Patriarch Daniel (Ciobotea)]   

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Victorin_(Ursache) Archbishop Victorin (Ursache)]    

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Bartolomeu_(Anania) Metropolitan Bartolomeu (Anania)]   

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archbishop_Nicolae_(Condrea) Metropolitan Nicolae (Condrea)]   

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Polycarp_(Moru%C5%9Fca) Bishop Polycarp (Morusca)]  

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Andrei_(Moldovan) Bishop Andrei Moldovan]  

[http://orthodoxcanada.ca/Bishop_Ioan-Casian_(Tunaru) Bishop Ioan-Casian (Tunaru)]  

[https://www-episcopia-ca.translate.goog/index.php/en/basilica-news-agency/152-a-fost-votata-infiintarea-episcopiei-ortodoxe-romane-a-canadei?_x_tr_sl=ro&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The Establishment of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada, Hamilton, Ontario] (2 July, 2016)   

[https://pravoslavie.ru/103327.html Enthronement of Bishop Ioan-Casian (Tunaru)] (7 May, 2017)  

[https://www-episcopia-ca.translate.goog/index.php/ro/594-maica-domnului-cinstita-cu-ocazia-hramului-parohiei-romanesti-din-gatineau?_x_tr_sl=ro&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The Mother of God honoured as the Patron Saint of the Romanian parish in Gatineau] (13 September, 2019)  

[http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/romanians/ Canadian Encyclopaedia article about Romanian Canadians]

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Canadians Wikipedia article about Romanian Canadians]

[http://www.thefullwiki.org/Canadians_of_Romanian_descent General information about Romanians in Canada]






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