Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod elects first bishop for Romanians in Ireland and Iceland. Who is bp Nectarie

On Friday, the Holy Synod elected Bishop Nectarie of Brittany, Assistant Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Western Europe, to the position of Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Ireland and Iceland. Archimandrite Simeon Mureșan, abbot of the “Dormition of the Mother of God” Monastery in Vilar, France, was also considered for the role. In the…

Oct 25, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Atanasie of Bogdania elected first Romanian Orthodox Archbishop for United Kingdom

On Friday, Bishop Atanasie of Bogdania, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Italy, was elected as the first Romanian Orthodox Archbishop for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Bishop Teofil of Iberia, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Spain and Portugal, was also considered for the role. During the same session, the…

Oct 25, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop of Cyprus: Without Christian faith, our nations could not have survived

In an interview with Lumina Newspaper during his visit to Bucharest, Archbishop George of Cyprus discussed the shared values between Romania and Cyprus, emphasizing that the Christian faith is the strongest bond and a source of resilience that has enabled both nations to endure challenging historical contexts. “Cyprus’ geographical position, close to the Holy Land,…

Oct 25, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel welcomes relic of St. Lazarus: A powerful symbol of victory over death

“Saint Lazarus, who was raised from the dead by Christ Himself, is a powerful symbol of victory over death and God’s boundless love for humanity,” emphasized Patriarch Daniel in his address to pilgrims during the reception of the holy relics of St. Lazarus on Thursday. On Thursday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed the honourable skull…

Oct 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop of Cyprus at Patriarchal Cathedral: “We have come to receive the blessing of Romanian Saints”

His Beatitude Archbishop George of New Justiniana and All Cyprus participated on Thursday in the ceremony welcoming the relics of Saint Lazarus at the Patriarchal Cathedral, alongside His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania. “We have come to receive the blessing of the Romanian saints: Saint Andrew the First-Called Apostle, Saint Demetrius the New, the Protector…

Oct 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The Path of the Saints Procession: Romanians welcome Saint Lazarus on Patriarchal Hill

Priests and faithful from the Archdiocese of Bucharest, along with pilgrims from across the country, participated in the “Path of the Saints” procession through the streets of the capital on Thursday as part of the celebrations of Saint Demetrius the New. After the procession, the Cypriot delegation, which brought the relics of Saint Lazarus, the…

Oct 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel highlights importance of supporting pregnant women and young mothers

The 10th National Conference of Support Centres for Pregnant Women, held in October 2024, underscored the importance of providing consistent care and assistance to expectant mothers and young families. In his message to the event, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church emphasized these centres’ vital role in defending and promoting life, especially in a…

Oct 23, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel highlights link between medicine and Christian spirituality at EABM Conference

Addressing the 17th Annual Meeting of the Euro-Asian Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (EABM), held from October 17 to 20 in Iași, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church pointed to the importance of cooperation between medical science and Christian spirituality. He emphasized that both fields share a common goal: healing the sick. Patriarch…

Oct 23, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel encourages youth to seek life’s meaning in Christ at National ASCOR Meeting

The National Meeting of the Association of Romanian Orthodox Christian Students (A.S.C.O.R.) took place from October 18 to 20, 2024, at the “Patriarch Justinian” Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest. The gathering coincided with the 2024 Solemn Year of Pastoral Care and Assistance of the Sick, as declared by the Holy Synod of the Romanian…

Oct 23, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Varlaam discusses situation of Christians in Palestine with Palestinian Foreign Minister

On Friday, October 18, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești held a meeting at the Patriarchal Palace with Her Excellency Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, Palestinian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. The discussions focused on the situation of Christians in Palestine amid the ongoing military conflict in the region. Among the officials accompanying the…

Oct 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Hundreds of Romanian pilgrims honour Transylvanian Martyrs at Kufstein

Hundreds of Romanians gathered in prayer at Kufstein, Austria, to honour the Transylvanian Martyrs, who died for their faith at this historic site in the 18th century. The pilgrimage began with a Divine Liturgy celebrated by Metropolitan Serafim of Germany, Central and Northern Europe, alongside his Assistant Bishop Sofian of Brașov. The service took place…

Oct 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu