The Week in Pictures: May 11–17, 2026
In the dynamics of society, the Orthodox faith and tradition preserve the beauty of life, spiritually enriching every generation. Please find below our weekly photo feature from the Orthodox world for the period May 11–17,…
Romanian Orthodox priest in Spain says listening to people is central to parish ministry
Fr Ioan Poștoi, parish priest of the Romanian Orthodox community in Roquetas de Mar, Spain, gave an interview to the Spanish publication IDEAL in which he spoke about his pastoral work and parish activities. “I…
More than 1.5 million Romanians bear names of Saints Constantine and Helen
Saints Constantine and Helen are the heavenly patrons of more than 1.5 million Romanians. According to data from the Directorate for Persons Records within Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, 1,514,907 Romanians bear the names of…
“Faith is a force for peace”: Romanian Orthodox priest joins interfaith gathering hosted by Malta’s president
Fr Alexandru Popescu of the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Valletta took part in an interfaith event hosted by Malta’s President, Myriam Spiteri Debono, on Wednesday, May 13. The event brought together leaders and representatives of…
Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Patriarch Theophilos inaugurate Orthodox university at Baptism Site
King Abdullah II of Jordan and Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem inaugurated on Monday the International Orthodox University “The Baptism Site”. According to the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the higher education institution was built at the…





