Canadians in the province of Ontario celebrated Orthodox Christian Week for the first time following its official recognition by the regional legislature. The inaugural reception took place on Bright Tuesday at the Ontario Parliament building,…
Saint George the Great Martyr was named the patron of liver transplantation in Romania during an event held at the Library of the Romanian Academy on April 11. The saint was chosen because the first…
In his first pastoral letter, Bishop Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland urged the faithful to look beyond material joys and reminded them that the journey toward Christ’s Resurrection and salvation is not one of bodily…
A condolence message from Bishop Siluan of Italy was published in Italian on the official website of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy following the passing of Pope Francis, who reposed on Monday, April 21,…
His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia met with President Maia Sandu of the Republic of Moldova on Friday at the Presidential Palace in Chișinău. President Sandu emphasised the essential role played by the Romanian Orthodox…
Romanians from the Diocese of Australia and New Zealand were the first in the diaspora to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord, around 5:00 p.m. Romanian time. Over 20,000 Romanians currently reside in Australia. The…
“All nations are called to salvation in Jesus Christ,” declared His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Sunday during the Vespers of the first day of Pascha, commonly known as the Second Resurrection. He was joined in…
His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, sent condolences for Pope Francis’ passing on Monday. Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, aged 88. “We share in the grief caused by…
“Do not be afraid!”—these words, spoken first by the angel and then by the Risen Jesus Christ Himself to the women who came to the tomb, whom He met with the greeting, “Rejoice, do not…
The Holy Fire was received at the Tomb of the Lord’s Resurrection in Jerusalem on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at approximately 2:35 p.m. The miracle, a sign of divine love, occurred this year soon after…
“Both the Holy Eucharist and the Holy Chrism symbolize the sacrificial, humble, and merciful love of Christ,” said Patriarch Daniel of Romania on Holy Thursday, during the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the outdoor altar of…
“Christ as God remains a mystery. He shines hidden by His divine nature, unreachable by human nature, being the luminous abyss of divine darkness, the source and providential guide of all,” emphasized Bishop Ioan Casian…
The Darvari Skete in Bucharest has received a relic of Saint Matrona of Moscow, which was brought out for public veneration on Tuesday evening following the Bridegroom Matins. The relic was offered by a Russian…
On Holy Thursday, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church consecrated the Holy Chrism for the 23rd time during the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. The…
In a video message for Holy Pascha 2025, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church reflected on the deep spiritual significance of Pascha, emphasizing that it is not merely a historical commemoration, but a living…
Children from the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Antwerp, Belgium, took part last week in the “Little Hesychast” Camp, organized at the “Protection of the Mother of God” Monastery in Switzerland. The camp’s main goal was…
In his first Easter Pastoral Letter, His Grace Bishop Benedict of Sălaj reflected on the burdens of earthly life accompanied by God’s generous presence. He emphasized that the Resurrection of Christ is not merely a…
His Eminence Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe celebrated the first Divine Liturgy on Sunday at the new Archdiocesan Cathedral “Saint George the Great Martyr” in London, following extensive restoration works completed after the…