The pediatric department of the Arad County Hospital in western Romania will soon be the recipient of a generous donation from the Romanian Orthodox Church. The Archdiocese of Arad held a charity concert at the…
Under the chairmanship of His Eminence Metropolitan Nifon, the Diocesan Assembly of the Archdiocese of Târgoviște met on Thursday, January 23, 2020 in its annual working session at the Eparchial residence, reports the diocesan website.…
His Beatitude Archbishop Chrysostomos arrived at Charlotte Douglas Airport in South Carolina, where he was received by His Eminence Archbishop Elipidophoros. His Beatitude was also received by the Metropolitan of Atlanta, Mr. Alexios. Afterwards, His…
On Friday, January 24, 2020, His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Wales visited the Basilica of the Nativity of the Lord, accompanied by a delegation including His Excellency Mr. Philip Hall, the British Consul General…
“Be shining lights,” His Eminence, Archbishop of Australia Makarios, encouraged the attendees of the recent Archdiocesan Youth Conference, in English. “It is very hard to change the world. But that is exactly what I am…
Another mass Baptism was celebrated in Africa, this time in the eastern Tanzanian city of Morogoro, with 230 indigenous souls being united to Christ in the washing of regeneration (Tit. 3:5), Orthochristian reports. The service…
Hundreds of pro-life events will be held throughout Romania and Republic of Moldova this March, culminating in the March for Life to be held on March 28. March has been declared a month “For life,…
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel stressed that the Church has promoted the unity, freedom and dignity of the Romanian people during a joint session held by the Romanian Patriarchate and the Romanian Academy at the Patriarchate’s…
Orthodox lifestyle, luminous portraits and pictures taken at religious events throughout the world comprise this week’s selection of photos. Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews We would gladly include one of your photos depicting Orthodox life…
The Trinity Church, built in 2004, is the southernmost Russian Orthodox church in the world. It’s located on Antarctica’s island of Waterloo, on the territory of the Russian polar station Bellingshausen (named after the discoverer…
Public opinion has played an important role in the past, not only in today’s society, but God does not evaluate people according to the general public opinion, but according to their inner state, Patriarch Daniel…
One hundred years after his death, on November 8, 1920, the Patriarchate of Alexandria decided that the year 2020 would be dedicated to St. Nectarios. He devoted his life to the Church of Alexandria, where…
His Beatitude Patriarch John X celebrates on 24 January 2020 his 25th episcopal consecration anniversary. His Beatitude Patriarch John X was born in 1955 in the city of Lattakia, Syria. His father Mounah Yazigi was…
Romanians celebrate on Friday the 161st anniversary of the Union of the Romanian Principalities, Moldavia and Wallachia, a highly important event in the country’s history, which opened the way to the modernization of the Romanian state…
A documentary on one of the greatest saints of the 20th century will soon be released. In the meantime, a trailer for the film, “Elder Joseph the Hesychast,” has been published online on the “sceptic…
Worshippers across Russia and other countries in Eastern Europe have been braving icy waters for Theophany, one of the most important holidays in the Orthodox Christian calendar. Celebrated on 19 January according to the unrevised…
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel Thursday officiated a Te Deum service at the patriarchal cathedral in Bucharest marking the 161st founding anniversary of the Union of the Romanian Principalities. On 24 January Romanians celebrate the 1859…
The youngest Romanian bishop Atanasie of Bogdania turned 38 last Friday and on Saturday he celebrated his name day on the feast of Sts Athanasius and Cyril. In this context, Bp Atanasie spoke about the…