The Week in Pictures: August 3 – 9, 2020
A week full of events, including the feast of the Transfiguration and the commemoration of three Romanian saints. We invite you to watch our selection of photos from August 3 to 9, 2020. Last week’s…
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Presbytera Petronela Bărăscu: We have received life as a gift; we owe to cherish it as time of salvation
Presbytera Petronela Bărăscu has expressed her gratitude for all the good things she received from God, the most precious of which are life and family. Before the one year memorial of her husband, the former…
Romanian President to award National Order of Merit to Italy’s assistant bishop for philanthropic work during pandemic
His Grace Bishop Atanasie of Bogdania will receive the Romanian Knight’s National Order of Merit for the philanthropic work carried out by the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy during the pandemic. On Thursday, President Klaus…
Patriarch Daniel sends condolences after repose of Fr Boris Bobrinskoy: ‘Eminent professor of theology and shepherd of souls’
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel expressed his sorrow and offered his condolences following the repose last Thursday of Fr Boris Bobrinskoy at the age of 95. Father Boris Bobrinskoy – Eminent professor of theology and shepherd…
Romania’s monasteries, recommended by Prince Charles
Prince Charles, a promoter of Romania in the world, mentioned Romania’s monasteries among the places to visit in the country in the latest material produced by Wild Carpathia. The message is delivered in a five-minute…
Christ’s Transfiguration shows us the deified human nature in the Kingdom of Heaven, Patriarch Daniel says
Through the Transfiguration of our Saviour Jesus Christ we are shown the deified, illumined human nature, as it will be made manifest in the Kingdom of Heaven, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said Thursday, August 6,…
The Dormition Fast | Resources
The Feast of the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on August 15 each year. The Feast commemorates the repose (dormition and in the Greek kimisis) or “falling-asleep”…
Romanian Patriarchate expresses compassion, solidarity with Lebanon after massive blast
The Romanian Patriarchate has expressed its compassion and solidarity with the Lebanese people following a massive explosion that rocked Lebanon’s capital Beirut, which has killed at least 100 people and injured more than 4,000 others.…
53% of Georgians feel their faith is protective during the pandemic
A study made at the request of the National Democratic Institute in Georgia has found that 53% of Georgians feel their faith is protective during the coronavirus pandemic. The study researched the Georgians’ opinion on…
Church philanthropy was born of the Gospel and Liturgy, Patriarch Daniel says
‘The charitable work of the Church was born of the Gospel and the Divine Liturgy. The care for the poor in the form of permanent social institutions was inspired by today’s Gospel,” said the Patriarch…
Ecumenical Patriarch thanks Patriarch of Romania for solidarity over Hagia Sophia issue: ‘The Church of God’s Wisdom belongs to all humanity’
His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew thanked the Patriarch of Romania “from the depth of his heart” for the support expressed in the case of the Hagia Sophia Basilica following a decision of the Turkish authorities…
Paltin-Petru Voda Monastery receives fragment of St Nikephoros the Leper’s relics
Paltin-Petru Voda Monastery has received a fragment of the holy relics of Saint Nikephoros the Leper, a powerful intercessor for COVID-19 and every disease. The holy relics were donated by Father Simon from the Hermitage…
‘Let us not forget our brothers and sisters on the bed of suffering,’ Banat Metropolitan urges at beginning of Dormition Fast
In his pastoral message at the beginning of the Dormition Fast, Metropolitan Ioan of Banat urged much prayer, almsgiving and care for the sick and lonely. “Let us not forget, my dear spiritual sons and…
National Geographic lists Patriarchate’s Hill among places that deserve to be (re)discovered in Bucharest
National Geographic has included the Hill of the Patriarchate and its surroundings among the places that deserve to be (re)discovered in Bucharest. The article signed by Elena Draghici notes that the Hill of the Patriarchate…
Church founded by St Constantine Brâncoveanu in Constantinople celebrates patronal feast
The Church of Saint Paraskevi in Pikridion, which was founded by Saint Constantine Brancoveanu and is now the spiritual home of the Romanian community in Constantinople, celebrated its patronal feast on July 26. “According to…
Romanian Bishop Ioan Casian concelebrates ordination of assistant bishop Bartholomew of Keramos
His Grace Bishop Ioan Casian of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada concelebrated at the Divine Liturgy and the ordination to the Episcopate of the new assistant bishop to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada,…
The Romanian Adamclisi wine has obtained Protected Designation of Origin
The European Comission has approved the request to include the Romanian Adamclisi wine in the list of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO). Adamclisi is the name of white, rosé and red wine assortments produced in…
A 1938 homily by St. Nikolai Velimirovic was discovered in Serbian monastery
St. Nikolai (Velimirović) is revered as one of the greatest saints of the 20th century. His gift for fiery and inspiring preaching earned him the moniker of “Serbia’s Chrysostom.” Now, another example of his eloquence…