Aurelian Iftimiu

Japanese publication highlights resilient spirit of the Romanian Orthodox community in Tokyo

The Romanian Orthodox community in Tokyo was the subject of a feature article by the Japanese publication Shueisha Shinsho. The article particularly highlighted the ecclesiastical community’s life and its members’ strong national identity. The interviews and photos were made on Easter night in a quiet residential area in Fujimidai, Kunitachi city, Tokyo, where reporter Yasuda…

Jul 25, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

July 25: The day Saint Paisios of Mount Athos would have turned 100 years old

Saint Paisios of Mount Athos would have turned 100 today. The venerable monk was born on July 25, 1924, in Pharasa, Cappadocia (present-day Turkey). He was given the name Arsenios at his baptism. At the age of 20, he enlisted in the army, serving as a radio operator during the Greek Civil War. He entered…

Jul 25, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Ecumenical Patriarch to attend patronal feast of Romanian parish in Constantinople

On Friday, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople will participate in the patronal feast of the Romanian parish in Constantinople, celebrating Saint Paraskevi of Rome. “At 9:00 AM, the Matins Service will begin, followed by the Divine Liturgy. His Holiness Bartholomew I, the Ecumenical Patriarch, will be present at this moment of profound Christian experience,” announced…

Jul 25, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Representatives of different monastic traditions gather in Romania under the theme “Blessed are the peacemakers”

In the serene mountain setting of Sambata de Sus Monastery, near Sibiu, Romania, a significant ecumenical and inter-monastic gathering took place from July 3 to 9. Organized by the Orthodox Archdiocese of Sibiu, the event brought together young disciples from various nations and representatives of monastic communities from across Europe. The theme “Blessed are the…

Jul 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Arad Theology Faculty welcomes canonization of priest and martyr Ilarion Felea: A source of joy and fulfilment

In a statement for Basilica.ro, Father Cristinel Ioja, the Dean of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Arad, welcomed the canonization of the martyr priest Ilarion Felea, which he described as “excellent news, a source of joy and fulfilment.” Arad’s theological higher education institution bears the name of the confessor priest Ilarion Felea and has…

Jul 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Hungary’s Secretary of State for Churches, Minorities and Civil Affairs visits Romanian Patriarchate

Mr. Soltész Miklós, Hungary’s Secretary of State for Churches, Minorities, and Civil Affairs, was received by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești at the Patriarchal Palace on July 19. After visiting the Patriarchal Cathedral and Palace, the Hungarian delegation was welcomed at Saint Nicetas of Remesiana Salon at the Patriarchal Palace, where discussions were held…

Jul 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania state authorities congratulate Patriarch Daniel on his 73rd birthday

Numerous state authorities congratulated His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on his 73rd birthday on Monday at the Patriarchal Palace. His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, secretary of the Holy Synod, moderated the anniversary event, which was organized at the “Europa Christiana” Hall of the Patriarchal Palace. The state authorities that delivered congratulatory messages included…

Jul 23, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel celebrates 73rd birthday with thanksgiving prayer and reflections on his spiritual journey

On Monday, Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova conducted a Te Deum service at the Patriarchal Cathedral to celebrate the 73rd birthday of the Patriarch of Romania. After the service, the Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest delivered a congratulatory message, highlighting Patriarch Daniel’s connections with some of the saints recently canonized by the Holy…

Jul 23, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate press office offers clarifications regarding new canonizations

In light of a statement from the “Elie Wiesel” National Institute for the Study of the Holocaust in Romania regarding the canonizations of Fathers Ilarion Felea, Ilie Lăcătușu, and Dumitru Stăniloae, the Press Office of the Romanian Patriarchate makes the following clarifications: a) Following the principles of religious freedom and church autonomy as outlined in…

Jul 23, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel of Romania turns 73

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania has turned 73 on Monday, July 22. His Beatitude has hold Romania’s patriarchal see for 17 years, having over three decades of hierarchical experience. The Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church is originally from the village of Dobrești, Timiș County. He was the third child in the family of…

Jul 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Photo gallery: Icons of the newly-canonized Romanian Saints

Sixteen Romanian venerables and confessors were canonized by the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church during its working sessions on July 11-12. The proclamation of the canonization of the new saints will take place next year when the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates a century since the recognition of its Patriarchate status. Please find below…

Jul 19, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu