Kretzulescu Parish welcomes new deacon with Egyptian roots: Called to mission among youth
Sunday saw the ordination to the diaconate of Hany El-Sayed Ismail, a 39-year-old with Egyptian roots. The ordination was officiated by His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova at Kretzulescu church in Bucharest. Hany’s grandfather…
Bishop Paisie warns of rising Christianophobia and the need for spiritual unity
Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia represented Patriarch Daniel at the first evening of prayer for Christian unity this year, held Saturday at the Parcul Domeniilor-Cașin Church in Bucharest. The Week of Prayer for Christian…
Romanian Orthodox Parish in Sydney to build St. Callinicus Cultural and Missionary Centre
The Parish Council of the Romanian Orthodox Parish “Saint Mary” in Sydney has decided to begin construction on the Cultural, Missionary, and Social Centre “Saint Callinicus of Cernica” in Sydney, Australia. The announcement was made…
Byzantine monastery with Bible-quoting mosaic floor unearthed in southern Israel
Israeli researchers have discovered a Byzantine monastic complex over 1,500 years old in southern Israel. According to the Israel Antiquities Authority, a large colourful mosaic was found on the floor of the ruins during excavations for the…
Historic invitation: Romanian Patriarch may visit Republic of Moldova for first time
The hierarchs of the Metropolis of Bessarabia have expressed their desire for the Romanian Patriarch to visit the Republic of Moldova. This could mark the first visit of a Romanian Patriarch beyond the Prut River.…
Press Release: Key Dates and Events of the 2025 Centennial Year in the Romanian Patriarchate
The year 2025 has been proclaimed the Solemn Year of the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate and the Commemorative Year of 20th-century Romanian Orthodox Spiritual Fathers and Confessors. In this context, several significant events are…
Local Synod of the Metropolis of Bessarabia charts path for 2025
The Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolis of Bessarabia convened Thursday for a working session chaired by His Eminence Metropolitan Petru, Archbishop of Chişinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia, and Exarch of the Territories. Joining him were Bishop…
Metropolitan Petru highlights the Church’s role in preserving national identity on National Culture Day
On Wednesday, His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia delivered a message to mark the National Culture Day, emphasizing that this celebration transcends geographical boundaries and unites both banks of the Prut River “in a single…
Patriarch Daniel highlights Romanian Orthodox Church’s role in preserving Christian culture during communist regime
On Romania’s National Day of Culture, Patriarch Daniel published a message emphasizing the Romanian Orthodox Church’s significant role in safeguarding and promoting Christian culture during the oppressive years of communist rule. Historical Context and Cultural…
Orthodox Church representatives meet in Brussels to plan EU agenda
Representatives of the Orthodox Churches to the EU met on Tuesday for the first time this year during a working session held at the Orthodox Ambiorix Center in Brussels. Metropolitan Athenagoras of Belgium chaired the…
Brothers of Christ: Metropolitan Ioan celebrates name day with homeless shelter beneficiaries in Timișoara
Last week, His Eminence Metropolitan Ioan of Banat marked his name day by sharing lunch with the beneficiaries of the Emergency Social Centre for Homeless People at Pădurea Verde in Timișoara, whom he called “brothers…
Romanians in Zagreb begin the New Year united in prayer during the Epiphany Season
During the Epiphany season, Romanians in Zagreb gathered in prayer to usher in the New Year at the city’s Romanian church. The liturgical program began last Saturday evening with the Great Vespers service and continued…
Three weeks until historic proclamation of new Romanian Saints for 2025 Centennial
Last year, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church approved the canonization of sixteen 20th-century confessors and spiritual fathers. Their canonization will be publicly proclaimed as part of the program for the Centennial Year of…
Ukrainian Ambassador visits Orthodox Vicariate in Sighetu Marmației to discuss community needs and collaborative projects
Last Friday, His Excellency Ihor Prokopchuk, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Romania, visited the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate of the Romanian Patriarchate in Sighetu Marmației, Maramureș County. During the visit, the two institutions identified potential collaborative projects. Ambassador…
Nearly 300 faithful attend Bishop Nectarie’s first Divine Liturgy in Dublin after enthronement
On Sunday, nearly 300 Romanian Orthodox faithful gathered at the Diocesan Centre in Dublin for the first Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland following his enthronement. Guests from France and Romania…
