Today, man sees even the atom core and a part of the boundless outer space, but not all see God, His Eminence Metropolitan Ioan of Banat stressed in this year’s Christmas pastoral letter. For over…
On Christmas Eve, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received the servants and chanters of the Patriarchal Cathedral at the Patriarchal Residence, who had announced the birth of Lord Jesus Christ. On this occasion, His Beatitude explained…
His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova officiated a memorial service at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Sunday to commemorate the heroes of the December 1989 Revolution. “Between 1948 and 1989, official media no longer broadcast…
In his Christmas pastoral letter, Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas has urged the faithful not to fear crises, disturbances, and wars but to lift their hearts and place all their hope in God’s help. According…
In his annual Christmas video message, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel emphasized the spirit of “humble and generous love, peace, and joy” that accompanies the celebration of Christ’s Nativity. Patriarch Daniel highlighted the biblical narrative where…
In his Christmas encyclical, His Grace Bishop Ignatie of Huși emphasized that the commandment to love one’s enemies is the ultimate test of genuine communion with God. His message highlighted the lack of love in…
Observing the accelerated increase in recent years of people affected by both classic diseases and multiple addictions, the Romanian Orthodox Church dedicated the year now concluding to the pastoral care and assistance of the sick.…
Archaeologists in Frankfurt unearthed an object dating from 230-270 AD, approximately 50 years older than the first known Christian artifacts in the region. Archaeologists say this Christian evidence was found during excavations of a Roman…
The Journal of Joy, the seminal work by Father Nicolae Steinhardt, has been released in a new English edition by St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press in New York. The translation was done by Paul Boboc, with…
Children from the Romanian Orthodox Parish of Valletta held a carol concert on Tuesday at the Russian Chapel of the San Anton Presidential Palace in Malta in the presence of the President of Malta and…
A unique portrait of Constantine XI Paleologos, the last Byzantine emperor, was recently discovered in the Church of the Monastery of the Holy Archangels in the Aegion region of Greece. According to archaeologists, the painting…
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a message at the opening of the meeting of the Economic-Financial Sector leaders from the dioceses across the country and the Patriarchal Administration, which took place at the Holy Cross…
Next year marks 175 years since the birth of poet Mihai Eminescu. At the initiative of the Romanian Academy and the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, 2025 has been declared “Eminescu Year.” The leadership of…
In his 2024 Christmas Pastoral Letter, Bishop Ambrozie of Giurgiu calls for a return to authentic Christian values and compassion, urging the faithful to cut through the overwhelming noise of media and ideologies. Highlighting the…
On Wednesday evening, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received the first carolers of the year at the Patriarchal Residence. On this occasion, His Beatitude told the carolers that they are “heralds of God’s merciful love.” Four…
Archbishop Elia of Finland was enthroned last Sunday at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Helsinki during a historic ceremony attended by over 4,500 people. More than 500 were physically present, while…
Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens conveyed a heartfelt Christmas message for 2024, emphasizing the significance of peace, solidarity, and spiritual life in the face of modern challenges. Drawing inspiration from the angelic hymn at the…
Thirty-two years ago, on December 19, 1992, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church officially acknowledged the reactivation of the Metropolis of Bessarabia. This autonomous metropolis, based in Chișinău, became integral to the Romanian…