Patriarch Nicodim Munteanu’s legacy as Bible translator and Orthodox scholar
Patriarch Nicodim Munteanu was responsible for almost the entire translation of the Romanian Bible published in 1944, in addition to producing dozens of translations and original theological works. Working directly from the Greek text of…
St Philotimia of Râmeț proclaimed locally as model of holy family life
The local proclamation of St Philotimia of Râmeț took place on Monday at Râmeț Monastery in Alba County. On the occasion, His Eminence Metropolitan Laurențiu of Transylvania said the saint’s life demonstrates that “holiness can…
On This Day: Metropolitan Nicodim Munteanu elected Patriarch of Romania in 1939
Eighty-seven years ago today, Metropolitan Nicodim Munteanu was elected Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, succeeding Patriarch Miron Cristea. Nicodim Munteanu was born Nicolae on 6 December 1864 in the village of Pipirig, Neamț County,…
Patriarch Daniel: Sts Peter and Paul are teachers of faith, repentance and the Church’s unity
“Sts Peter and Paul are for us teachers of faith and repentance, of forgiveness, of the unity of the Church and of the holiness of Christian life,” His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said on Monday, as…





