Our Clergy and Staff
Our parish is under the guidance and spiritual leadership of His Eminence Archbishop Atanasie, the Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The current clergy and the lay leadership team are all assigned and serving in the parish together, working towards the spiritual well-being of the members.
Fr. Marius Picu is the Parish Priest and acts as the worship and spiritual leader of the Parish, but has many other responsibilities associated with the organisation and the ministry of the cummunity.
He is also a Theology graduate (plus Seminary and Master) and has two young children.
Deacon Mihai Cuzub is entrusted with administrative duties, especially around chanting and the choir, Altar care and general housekeeping. He has graduated Theology (Seminary, University and Master).
He is married and has a child.
Bogdan Sichitiu is the Treasurer of the parish (and associated charity). He is dealing with the financial matters and makes sure we are stable money wise and comply with all relevant legalities regarding payments, accounts, balances and provides regular financial reporting to the PCC and the larger AGM and of course to Charity Commission.
Ancuta Alupoaei is the Secretary of the parish (and again, the associated charity). She is dealing with general admin matters, runs the monthly PCC and the larger annual AGM meetings provides, provides regulatory reporting to the PCC and the larger AGM and of course to Charity Commission.
Rodica Andone is the Safeguarding Officer of the Parish. She is dealing with all aspects of Safeguarding, by establishing and enforcing safety policies, training staff, responding to concerns, making necessary referrals to external agencies, and keeping accurate records. She acts as a central point of contact for reporting safeguarding issues.
Petru Busuioc is the Sunday School Director. He is busy with all the management of the Sunday School, preparing the lesson plans, managing the volunteer teachers and in general makes sure the School runs smoothly.