Andrei Ursulean

Patriarch Daniel’s message at the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Albania

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania conveyed a message of congratulations at the enthronement of the newly elected Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and all Albania, His Beatitude John (Pelushi). „We are fully confident that Your Beatitude will fulfil the new ministry entrusted to you with great pastoral responsibility and missionary dynamism, contributing to the proclamation…

Mar 29, 2025Andrei Ursulean

Patriarch Daniel’s message at the enthronement of the new Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Bulgaria

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania conveyed a message of congratulations at the enthronement of the newly elected Primate of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniil. „In these solemn moments, we pray that the Almighty God may grant you peace, joy and abundant help to shepherd the Bulgarian Orthodox Church on the path…

Jun 30, 2024Andrei Ursulean

Metropolitan Daniel of Vidin is the new Patriarch of Bulgaria

On Sunday, the Patriarchal Electoral Church Council (PECC) of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church elected Metropolitan Daniel of Vidin as the new Patriarch of Bulgaria. The enthronement takes place on Sunday at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Sofia. A total of 138 votes were recorded, of which 69 went to Metropolitan Daniel of Vidin, 66 to Metropolitan…

Jun 30, 2024Andrei Ursulean

Monastic settlement founded by St Moulag discovered on Scottish island

The ruins of a 7th-century monastic settlement have been discovered on the island of Lismore in Scotland. Researchers at the Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre made the announcement. The entire excavation project took around six years, with a significant delay caused by the pandemic. The discovery was part of a monastic settlement consisting of several buildings…

Apr 1, 2024Andrei Ursulean

Patriarch Daniel’s message following tragic attack at Prague University

Following the tragic attack at the University of Prague which caused the death of 15 people and injured other 25, the Patriarch of Romania sent a message of solidarity to His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav of the Orthodox Church of the Czech Lands and Slovakia. Full text: Bucharest, 22 December 2023, His Beatitude RASTISLAV, Archbishop of Presov, Metropolitan…

Dec 22, 2023Andrei Ursulean

2022: When does the Fast of the Holy Apostles begin?

This year, the Fast of the Holy Apostles begins on Monday, June 20, and lasts for nine days. The commemoration day of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul is celebrated every year on June 29. This year, they are celebrated on a Wednesday. As a result, the Church has ordained to permit fish, although the…

Jun 18, 2022Andrei Ursulean

International Orthodox Christian Charities marks its 30th anniversary

International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) celebrates this month 30 years of social-philanthropical service and assistance worldwide. IOCC, located in Baltimore – Maryland (USA), is a humanitarian organization affiliated to the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the United States of America, which supports the communities affected by calamities and natural disasters. International Orthodox Christian Charities…

Feb 24, 2022Andrei Ursulean

360 million Christians persecuted in 2021 for their faith, Open Doors report shows

The tendencies of persecution and oppression of Christians have grown worldwide in 2021, the data published by the Open Doors International show. According to the report, approximately 360 million Christians are suffering a high degree of persecution and discrimination worldwide. Given the numbers, one out of seven Christians was a victim of persecution and discrimination…

Jan 26, 2022Andrei Ursulean