Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem marks 19th enthronement anniversary with celebrations and Romanian Patriarch’s message

His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III celebrated the 19th anniversary of his enthronement as Patriarch of Jerusalem on Sunday. The occasion was marked by a thanksgiving service at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, followed by a festive gathering in the Throne Hall of the Patriarchal Palace. Archimandrite Teofil Anăstăsoaie, the superior of the Romanian Settlements…

Nov 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Paisie of Sinaia defines path to perfection in Christ during anniversary of Romania’s National Cathedral altar consecration

During his sermon on Sunday at the Chapel of the National Cathedral, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia defined the path to perfection in Christ. His Grace joined the community at the chapel to mark the sixth anniversary of the consecration of the National Cathedral’s altar. Reflecting on the Sunday Gospel about the dialogue between…

Nov 25, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Centenary of Sofia’s St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral: A celebration of inter-Orthodox unity

On Saturday, the 100th anniversary of the consecration of St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia marked a moment of inter-Orthodox communion. Alongside Patriarch Daniil of Bulgaria, hierarchs from most local Orthodox Churches participated in the celebration of St. Alexander Nevsky. His Grace Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix represented the Romanian Orthodox Church at the event. “Times…

Nov 25, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

First Romanian to vote in Presidential Elections: Orthodox priest from New Zealand casts his vote

Voting will be accessible throughout the weekend at the initial polling stations established in the diaspora, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The initial station in Auckland, New Zealand, was able to operate at 01:00 EET due to the time zone difference. Father Mihai Mircea Corpodean, the parish priest of the Romanians in…

Nov 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Macarie presents the Theotokos as “a source of hope and deliverance from fear, anxiety, and sorrow”

Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe spoke about the significance of the Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple, addressing themes of hope, salvation, and overcoming contemporary anxieties during a conference held Thursday evening at the Faculty of Theology in Bucharest. A Feast of Hope and Salvation “The Feast of the Entry of…

Nov 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

France: Restoration of Romanian Church in Tours’ historic centre makes significant progress

The restoration of the Church of Saints Nectarios and Martin in Tours is advancing significantly. The stained glass windows and portions of the main façade have recently been restored. The Romanian community purchased the church, a historic monument, 15 years ago with support from the Metropolis of Western and Southern Europe. Restoration efforts began five…

Nov 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

“Bring children to God’s house, not in front of the screens” – A call to parents from the Patriarchal Cathedral

On Thursday, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia addressed the importance of proper upbringing and education of children during the celebration of the Entry of the Mother of God into the Temple at the Patriarchal Cathedral. Referencing how the Virgin Mary was raised from an early age by pious widows in the Temple of Jerusalem,…

Nov 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Government advances Religious Freedom Day proposal

The Romanian Government authorised a draft law on November 14 that establishes the National Day of Religious Freedom and the Contribution of Faith Communities to Romanian Society. This day will be observed annually on May 16. The draft law suggests organising cultural, religious, and educational events to respect religious freedom and the relationship between the…

Nov 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

1,000 Days of War in Ukraine: Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate prays for peace and refugees

On Tuesday, memorial services for the victims of the war in Ukraine were held across several communities within the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania, marking 1,000 days since the onset of the military conflict. The services, organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Ukraine in Romania, took place in Ukrainian Orthodox churches in Sighetu Marmației,…

Nov 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox community in Viareggio secures parish complex after a decade of use

The Orthodox community in Viareggio has successfully acquired the parish complex, where it has been active for the past ten years. Since April, the parish of the Prophet Isaiah received approval for a grant from the Department for Romanians Abroad to fund the purchase of the worship complex it has been using, which meets its…

Nov 20, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

“I would choose this teaching career again,” says Dean of Alba Iulia Faculty of Orthodox Theology

Father Mihai Himcinschi, the Dean of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Alba Iulia, expressed his deep passion for his teaching vocation in an interview with Alba24 during the show Teacher’s Profile. “I would choose this teaching career again because I enjoy being around young people,” Father Himcinschi said. He elaborated on the fulfilling nature…

Nov 20, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu