The Week in Pictures: December 12 – 18, 2022
We are approaching the feast of the Nativity and in the homes of Christians, the voices of carolers are heard. We invite you to watch our Week in Pictures photo feature with snapshots captured between…
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Patriarch Daniel’s Christmas Message 2022: The Almighty became a humble Child. Innocence is His power now
In a video message for this year’s feast of the Nativity of the Lord, the Patriarch of Romania recalled that the Infant Jesus is “the peaceful joy that gushes forth from God’s humble and merciful…
Bp Varlaam: The Patriarch of Romania inherited qualities of the three Saints Daniel. May God grant him their longevity
On the occasion of Patriarch Daniel’s name day, an anniversary ceremony was held in the Patriarchal Cathedral on Sunday. The patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiești said that the Holy Prophet Daniel (Dec. 17) is…
Patriarch Daniel: Christmas carols are hymns and prayers of the right-believing Romanian people
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church attended the traditional carol concert of the Romanian Patriarchate titled “The Orient from on High,” organised by the Basilica Media Centre at the Patriarchal Palace on…
Banat Metropolitan distributes 30,000 prayer books to students
His Eminence Metropolitan Ioan of Banat is offering the students in his archdiocese a valuable Christmas gift this year. In all, 30,000 prayer books were donated by His Eminence to be distributed by local religion…
Probable first cell of St. Paisius Velichkovsky discovered on Holy Mount Athos
A small stone hut believed to be the first monastic habitation of St. Paisius Velichkovsky during his time on the Holy Mount Athos was recently discovered by a group of monks who were cutting back…
The Week in Pictures: December 5 – 11, 2022
Starting from the feast of St. Nicholas, carolers everywhere begin to proclaim the coming of Christ the Child. Please see below our selection of photos taken between December 5 – 11, 2022. Last week’s most-liked…
Basilica News Agency Director meets with Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem
Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem received on Monday Aurelian Iftimiu, Director of the Basilica News Agency of the Romanian Patriarchate, who travelled to the Holy City to attend the Christian Media Summit 2022. “We spoke…
The Basilica News Agency Director attends Christian Media Summit 2022
Aurelian Iftimiu, Director of the Basilica News Agency, attends the Christian Media Summit 2022, an event organized between December 11 and 14 in Jerusalem. The yearly summit is organized by the Israeli government Press Office.…
“Women move mountains”: International Mountain Day 2022
“Women move mountains” is this year’s International Mountain Day theme. The theme was chosen because men from the mountains often migrate elsewhere in search of alternative livelihoods, while women have taken on many tasks formerly…
Patriarch Daniel, message at the launch of the Romanian edition of the volume The Church of Hagia Sophia: Churches of the «Wisdom of God» in the world
The message of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, addressed on the occasion of the launch of the Romanian edition of the volume The Church of Hagia Sophia: Churches of the «Wisdom of God» in…
The Week in Pictures: November 28 – December 5, 2022
The feast of the Holy Apostle Andrew and the National Day of Romania were the most important events between November 28 and December 4, 2022. Please see below our latest Week in Pictures feature. Last…
Vadu Negrilesei, Romania: Building started at monastery dedicated to Elders Cleopa Ilie and Paisie Olaru
Two of the most significant Romanian elders of the 20th century were honoured on Friday with the laying of the foundation stone of a future monastery to be dedicated in their honour. The blessing of…
On Romania’s National Day, UNESCO recognizes Romanian blouse as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
UNESCO has decided to inscribe the Romanian blouse on the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The application was made by Romania in cooperation with the Republic of Moldova, because the cultural practice…
The Week in Pictures: November 21 – 27, 2022
Please find below our weekly selection of Orthodox snapshots from professional and amateur photographers. The photos were taken between November 21 – 27, 2022. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post: View this post on Instagram…
“Virgin Orans” Order for Yelena Popovic. She asked for guidance from the Mother of God in making St Nectarios film
Father Nicolae Dascălu, Patriarchal Counselor and director of the Lumina publications, handed film director Yelena Popovic the “Virgin Orans” Order on Tuesday, granted by the Patriarch of Romania. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, at…
Romania’s central bank issues coin marking Kretzulescu Church’s 300th anniversary
The Romanian National Bank (BNR) has issued a gold coin to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the building of Kretzulescu Church in Bucharest. The obverse of the coin features Bucharest’s Kretzulescu Church, the year of…
Yelena Popovic, from Hollywood to faith: Man can never be happy if he doesn’t have God in his heart
“Man can never be happy if he doesn’t have God in his heart,” says Yelena Popovic, who fled the war in former Yugoslavia and made herself a life in Los Angeles and an acting career…