Aurelian Iftimiu

Dialogue between Orthodox Church and Oriental Churches resumes after 31 years in Cairo

Dialogue between the Orthodox Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches resumed in Cairo this week after a 31-year hiatus. The joint dialogue commission’s meetings took place on September 16-17 at the Monastery of Abba Bishoy in Cairo, a monastic settlement belonging to the Coptic Church. His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate…

Sep 18, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

German researchers interested in antiquity of Christianity in Romania visit Patriarch Daniel

A group of German researchers who came to Bucharest for an international and interdisciplinary conference on “The Beginnings of Christianity in Romania” were received in an audience at the Patriarchal Residence on Tuesday. Welcomed in the Hall of the Romanian Saints, the guests were greeted with appreciation by Patriarch Daniel, who spoke about the ancient…

Sep 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The world is deceived, leading to increasing disasters and evils, Archbishop Irineu says

Metropolitan Andrei of Cluj and Archbishop Irineu of Alba Iulia consecrated the “Saint Michael the Archangel” Church in the Mărăști neighbourhood of Cluj-Napoca on Sunday. In his sermon to the hundreds present at the event, Archbishop Irineu warned that the world is moving at a dizzying pace today and that “without the fear of God,…

Sep 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

From fame to monastic life: Greek TikToker quits social media and becomes a nun

With nearly 480,000 followers on TikTok, Eleni Mazlou has decided to dedicate her life to Christ and embrace monastic life. The 23-year-old influencer made the announcement by sharing photos from her monastic tonsure on social media. Before publicly revealing her new mission, the former content creator removed all posts from her personal channels that did…

Sep 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Church is among the most trusted institutions in Bulgaria, Gallup survey reveals

According to a Gallup International Balkans survey cited by the Bulgarian News Agency, the Church is one of the most trusted institutions in Bulgaria. The survey, conducted between August 1 and 9 on a sample of 802 people representing the population aged 18 and older, shows that respondents were divided as follows: 75.3% Orthodox Christians,…

Sep 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel calls for solidarity with those affected by floods

Following the devastating floods that have severely impacted the counties of Galați, Argeș, Vaslui, and other regions across Romania, the Romanian Orthodox Church has issued a call for solidarity. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel urged Christians to unite to support those affected, including socially vulnerable individuals and grieving families. In a statement, the Patriarch encouraged clergy…

Sep 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Frescoes of Leeds church consecrated on Romanian parish’s 20th anniversary

The frescoes of the Church of “The Exaltation of the Holy Cross and Saint Macarius the Great” in Leeds, United Kingdom, were consecrated on Saturday, marking the Romanian parish’s 20th anniversary. Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe officiated the blessing service, along with Bishops Ignatie of Huși and Macarie of Northern Europe. Bishop Macarie…

Sep 16, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Taking up the Cross: A three-step program of salvation explained by Bishop Paisie of Sinaia

On Sunday, His Grace Bishop Paisie of Sinaia explained the significance of Jesus Christ’s call: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” The Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop emphasized that this is a “life program” for all Christians. “Christ does not force people toward the Cross ahead…

Sep 16, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The call to follow Christ: Reflections on the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross by Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas

In his message for the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross, His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas contemplates the profoundness of the Savior’s call: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” (Mark 8:34). The Romanian Metropolitan notes that this command is a…

Sep 13, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Cypriots show devotion to modern Romanian venerables: PHOTOS

Last week, the Romanian delegation that brought the relics of Saint Cyprian to a parish in Cyprus witnessed the devotion that contemporary Romanian saints and venerable monastics enjoy on the island. Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol personally spoke highly of Romanian holy monks he met at Mount Athos. The Romanian delegation also noted that several monasteries…

Sep 12, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Nicholas’ relic to visit Romanian parish in Denmark for special celebration

A relic of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, which is currently housed at the New Saint George Church in Bucharest, will be transported to the Romanian Parish in Vejle, Denmark, from September 27 to 28. The event is part of the “Days of Saint Constantine Brâncoveanu” in Denmark, organized by “Saint Stephen the Great” Youth Centre…

Sep 12, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu