Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel reaffirms importance of religious collaboration for Romanian society

On September 30, 2024, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church addressed leaders and representatives of Romania’s recognized religious denominations, underscoring the need for ongoing consultation and cooperation to benefit society. During the event, attended by dignitaries including the Apostolic Nuncio and the Secretary of State for Religious Affairs, the Patriarch emphasized the vital role…

Oct 3, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church’s Permanent Synod plans milestone celebrations for 2025 Centennial

The Permanent Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church convened on Monday, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, to plan events for the year 2025, which marks the 140th anniversary of the Church’s recognition of autocephaly and the 100th anniversary of its elevation to Patriarchal status. “We have decided to convene the Permanent Synod…

Oct 3, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Ambassador visits Cagliari parish during official visit to Sardinia

Her Excellency Gabriela Dancău, the Romanian Ambassador to the Republic of Italy, visited the Sardinia region on September 23-24 to mark the establishment of Romania’s Consular Agency in Cagliari. During the visit, Ambassador Gabriela Dancău visited the “Hieromartyr Anthimos the Iberian” Parish and assured the community members of the support of the Romanian Embassy in…

Sep 27, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Minnesota Romanian church receives second patron saint during centennial re-consecration

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas rededicated the “Holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen” Church in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday, marking the church’s 100th anniversary. The church was also placed under the protection of Saint Stephen the Great, the Holy Prince of Moldavia. The event continued with the Divine Liturgy, during which His Eminence…

Sep 27, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The Louvre to inaugurate a section dedicated to Eastern Christian Art in 2027

The Louvre Museum will inaugurate a new department dedicated to Eastern Christian art in 2027, the museum’s director, Laurence des Cars, announced during a visit to Athens last week. The museum’s ninth department will showcase nearly 20,000 Byzantine art objects of great religious and social significance and introduce visitors to the complexity of Byzantine civilization.…

Sep 27, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ignatie of Huși expresses concerns about monks’ presence on social media

Although he is one of the few Romanian hierarchs active on social media, Bishop Ignatie of Huși expressed his scepticism regarding the use of social platforms during the diocese’s annual monastic synaxis on Tuesday. His Grace Bishop Ignatie began by referring to Saint Silouan the Athonite, commemorated on Sept. 24, who said, “A monk should…

Sep 27, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Greece opens new embassy in Chișinău: Ambassador Nikolaos Krikos meets with Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia, Exarch of the Territories, welcomed His Excellency Nikolaos Krikos, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the Republic of Moldova, at the Metropolitan Residence in Chișinău on Wednesday. The meeting was held in light of the recent inauguration of the Greek Embassy in Chișinău. The dialogue focused…

Sep 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s message for the 2024-25 Academic Year: Youth education is a sacred mission and civic obligation

At the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel extended a message of blessing and encouragement to students and professors in universities across Romania. In his message, he highlighted the importance of cooperation between the Church and the University, encouraging a deeper dialogue between theology and science. He noted that this can…

Sep 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church to mark Patriarch Daniel’s 17th enthronement anniversary

On Monday, September 30, 2024, the Romanian Orthodox Church will mark the 17th anniversary of the enthronement of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. The program begins with the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Following the liturgy, at 11:00 AM, a Te Deum service will be held in the Cathedral as…

Sep 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

International Conference “The Beginnings of Christianity in Romania” brings together theologians, historians, and archaeologists

The international conference “The Beginnings of Christianity in Romania” brought together theologians, historians, and archaeologists from Romania and Germany in Bucharest. One goal was to raise awareness in the West about the antiquity and uniqueness of Christianity in Romania. The conference, which took place at the patriarchal palace on September 16-17, focused mainly on Scythia…

Sep 19, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Oradea Orthodox Bishop attends official opening of Eastern Catholic Bishops’ Meeting in Europe

On Monday, the Romanian Orthodox hierarch of Oradea, His Grace Bishop Sofronie, participated in the official opening of the Meeting of Eastern Catholic Bishops of Europe, held this year in Oradea on September 16-19. On this occasion, the Bishop of Oradea expressed gratitude for the hospitality shown by the Roman Catholic Church to Romanian communities…

Sep 19, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu