Decisions of 18th meeting of Orthodox Bishops’ Conference of Benelux (CEOB)
The Orthodox Bishops’ Conference of Benelux (CEOB) met at the seat of the Metropolis of Belgium in Brussels on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, chaired by Metropolitan Athinagoras of Belgium. Bishop Markos (Patriarchate of Romania) and…
Byzantine chant joins UNESCO list on intangible cultural heritage
UNESCO has inscribed Byzantine chant in Cyprus and Greece on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, In Cyprus reported. The decision was taken by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of…
Pariarch Daniel performs re-consecration of 200-year old church in Bucharest’s old town
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Sunday performed the re-consecration of a 200-year old church dedicated to saint Demetrios the myrrh-gusher in Bucharest’s old town. In his sermon, the Patriarch referred to the crippled woman in…
Chapel of Rebra-Parva Monastery dedicated to St Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia
The chapel of Rebra-Parva Monastery in Bistrița-Năsăud county was dedicated to Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia during a ceremony held last week by His Eminence Metropolitan Andrei of Cluj. Saint Porphyrios, who was canonized by the…
Bulgarian Church feeds 1,000s daily with social kitchens across the country
As the weather turns colder, there is an increased need for humanitarian and social aid, especially in cities, and the Local Orthodox Churches throughout the world have various programs for assisting those in need. Though…
Bishop Ignatie offers antidote to lack of self-control, a sin that grinds and divides society
During the Vespers for the feast of Saint Nicholas held at Simila Parish, His Grace Bishop Ignatie spoke about the lack of self-control as one of the sins that grind and divide society today. Bishop…
Patriarch Daniel: Saint Nicholas is among the most popular Saints in Bucharest. The world feels Christ’s love through merciful people
Patriarch Daniel on Friday, December 6, 2019 highlighted the popularity of Saint Nicholas throughout Bucharest, Romania and the entire Christian world. “I have recently learned about the great devotion of the clergy and the believers…
Sibiu Christmas Market among most beautiful in Europe
About Time Magazine recently declared the Sibiu Christmas Market as the leader from the continent’s five most attractive to visit this winter. “Known for its Germanic architecture and picturesque old town, the city’s medieval centre…
Former gymnast and economist, Mother Ecaterina cares for 126 children
Mother Ecaterina from St Leontius of Radauti Settlement gave up her career and entered monasticism. She studied to become a nurse and a psychologist and now she takes care of 126 children of all ages…
Entire 12 part video series on Saint Matrona of Moscow now available with english subtitles
After 7 months of devoted labor, the entire 12-part series is now available with subtitles on YouTube. “We learned a lot about this amazing Orthodox saint and she is now part of our life,” reports Alex…
Funeral service for Elder Ephraim to be held on December 11
The funeral service of Elder Ephraim, who fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday morning, will be held at St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery in Arizona on Wednesday, December 11, Orthodox Times reports. Elder Archimandrite…
Head of Polish Orthodox Military Ordinariate visits Romanian Patriarchate
The head of the Polish Orthodox Military Ordinariate, His Eminence Archbishop George (Jerzy) Pańkowski, paid a visit to Romania from Nov. 25 to Nov. 28, 2019. The delegation of the Polish Orthodox Church was invited…
Bishop urges new abbot of Cernica Monastery to be zealous and loving as predecessor Saint George
On December 3, marking the feast day of one of Cernica Monastery’s Saints, the Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova enthroned Protosyncellus Vasile Parjol as new abbot of the monastery. The enthronement ceremony took place after…
Patriarch Daniel attends Parliament’s special joint sitting dedicated to Romania’s National Day
A solemn joint sitting of the two chambers of the Romanian Parliament, namely the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, was held Monday, December 2. The joint session was dedicated to the National Day of…
Elder Ephraim of Philotheou and Arizona reposes in the Lord
Elder Ephraim of Philotheou and Arizona has reposed in the Lord, report katanixi.gr and the Orthodoxia News Agency. The Athonite elder loved throughout the entire Orthodox world, reposed at about 10:00 PM at St. Anthony’s Arizona in Florence,…
