The Week in Pictures: July 1 – 7, 2024
The first images of July capture the beauty of Orthodoxy in different settings – in church, in nature, on city streets, from Romania to Canada and Africa. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post: View this…
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Holy healers celebrated in July (I)
In the month of July, the Orthodox calendar features numerous healing saints, among whom Saint Panteleimon and Saints Cosmas and Damian stand out as some of the most renowned unmercenary physicians. This is the most…
Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese, German Lutheran Diocese celebrate 30-year-long partnership
On July 6, the Orthodox Diocese of Vad, Feleac, and Cluj in central Romania and the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of Württemberg, Germany, celebrated thirty years of partnership. The anniversary was marked by a retrospective session…
Romanian priest offers financial assistance to young couples for weddings
Young people often postpone their weddings due to financial constraints. In this context, a priest from Botoșani in northern Romania has announced that his parish will assist young couples in organizing their weddings without significant…
Romanian Saints’ Sunday is not a day of national pride, bp Teofil of Iberia explains
“Romanian Saints’ Sunday is not a day of national pride to show that we are better than other Christian nations, but rather a day of holy joy to show what unites us with other nations,…
Former Romanian President Emil Constantinescu meets with Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia
On Saturday, Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia received Prof. Dr. Emil Constantinescu, former President of Romania, at the metropolitan residence in Chișinău. The meeting’s agenda was rich and diverse, covering a wide range of topics from…
250th anniversary of the translation of St. Demetrius the New’s relics to Bucharest
Saturday, July 13, 2024, marks the 250th anniversary of the translation of the relics of Saint Demetrius the New to Bucharest (July 13, 1774 – July 13, 2024). To mark this significant anniversary, a series…
Patriarch Daniel’s message at the Opening of Ploiești Orthodox Youth Meeting: Youth are a source of hope and witnesses of Christ’s joy
On Saturday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a message at the official opening of the Orthodox Youth Meeting of the Archdiocese of Bucharest, held in Ploiești on July 5-8. The message was read by His…
First Orthodox monastery on Scottish Islands in 1,000 years consecrated on the Isle of Mull
On Sunday, His Grace Assistant Bishop Atanasie of Bogdania officiated the consecration service for the “All Celtic Saints” Monastery in Kilninian, on the Isle of Mull. This is the first Orthodox monastic establishment inaugurated on…
Romanian Patriarchate delegation visits Sofia Embassy during enthronement of new Bulgarian Patriarch
The delegation of the Romanian Patriarchate invited for the enthronement of Bulgaria’s Patriarch Daniil also visited the Romanian Embassy in Sofia on Sunday. The delegation, consisting of His Eminence Hon Metropolitan Nifon, Archbishop of Târgoviște…
Bessarabia Metropolis holds Orthodox Youth Meeting: True friendship is built on Christ’s love and teachings
“True friendship is built on the love and teachings of Christ,” Metropolitan Petru told the 200 young participants during the Divine Liturgy, celebrated on Monday in the opening of the 2024 Meeting of Orthodox Youth…
Completion of significant phase of fresco painting at Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Madrid announced
The Diocese of Spain and Portugal announced in a statement published on the diocesan website that an essential phase of the painting work has recently been completed at the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Madrid. So…
July, a Month of Women Saints in the Orthodox Calendar: Their lives show how much Christian women can achieve
Men and women are equal in Christ and equally called to holiness. Traditionally, the Romanian Orthodox Church honours Christian women on the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women. Still, during a patronal feast of the Romanian…
Patriarch Daniel welcomes new Apostolic Nuncio to Romania
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received His Excellency Monsignor Giampiero Gloder, the new Apostolic Nuncio to Romania, at the Patriarchal Residence for an introductory visit. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel extended a…
Patriarch Daniil’s first liturgy honours Bulgaria’s patron Saint John of Rila
The first Divine Liturgy celebrated by the newly enthroned Patriarch Daniil of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church was dedicated to the remembrance of the saint who protects Christians in the neighbouring country: St. John of Rila,…
Georgian Ambassador attends St Anthimos Monastery patronal feast: Georgia and Romania have a common saint
Her Excellency Tamar Beruchashvili, Georgia’s Ambassador to Romania, attended the patronal feast of St Anthimos Monastery in Bucharest last Sunday. The ambassador posted photos on her X.com profile. “I attended the Sunday service at the…
2024 graduating class of Bucharest Faculty of Orthodox Theology takes oath of faith: Choose hard, honest work
Bucharest, Romania — On Monday, the 2024 graduating class of the “Patriarch Justinian” Faculty of Theology in Bucharest took their oath of faith in the Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace. “Always choose truth over…
Patriarch Daniel addresses 2024 theology graduates: The Church expects young theologians to be bearers of hope
Bucharest, Romania—His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered an inspiring message to the 2024 graduates of the “Patriarch Justinian” Faculty of Orthodox Theology at the University of Bucharest during the oath-taking ceremony on Monday. Emphasizing the significant…