Orthodox churches will live through a revival as Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union this year, said.

According to the online edition Christian Today, Orthodox voices will be louder because both nations have growing populations, which boost its adherents.

Quoting an analysis in the Greek VIMA newspaper, it points that at the same time their entry will highlight divisions within Orthodox ranks, as the Romanian patriarchate is preparing to open its own office in Bucharest.

Since Poland joined the EU in 2004, up to two million citizens have left the country, fleeing from the 18 per cent unemployment in the country and seeking career opportunities abroad.

In the past three years, Poles have strengthened the churches in Britain. There are already more than 100 Polish priests working in England and Wales, the Greek newspaper has said.

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