Aurelian Iftimiu

Diocese of Dacia Felix issues statement on restriction of access in Kosovo for Serbian Orthodox Patriarch

On Thursday, the Press Office of the Diocese of Dacia Felix issued a statement concerning the announcement published Tuesday on the Serbian Orthodox Church’s official website regarding the restriction of access to the province of Kosovo for Patriarch Porfirije and several Serbian hierarchs. “We express our sorrow regarding these events and our sadness over the…

May 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

UNESCO World Heritage: Several religious sites in Romania added to the tentative list

Romania’s Minister of Culture Raluca Turcan announced on her Facebook page Wednesday that several monuments have been proposed for UNESCO World Heritage status by being included in the country’s Tentative List. Peleș and Pelișor Castles, several former communist prisons, the “Holy Three Hierarchs” Church in Iaşi, the “Dormition of the Mother of God” Church of…

May 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

How the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy grew to nearly 500 communities in just 16 years

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy, which is celebrating its sixteenth anniversary, consists of 478 pastoral-missionary units, 278 of which are parishes. These communities are served by 310 priests and 25 deacons, and 62 parishes own their places of worship. The establishment of the diocese was approved in the last synodal session presided over by…

May 15, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru on Int’l Family Day: No matter how small and modest, home should be the most precious place on Earth

Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia conveyed a heartfelt message on Wednesday for the International Day of Families, emphasizing that “no matter how small and modest it may be, the home should be the most precious place on Earth for a loving family member.” “It should be filled with love, peace, and understanding, so that wherever one…

May 15, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Profile of a Holy Healer: More is known about the miracles of St. Therapon than about his life

The life of the Cypriot saint celebrated by Orthodox Christians on May 14 is almost unknown, yet his miraculous deeds far exceed the existing biographical records. Many of those who prayed with faith before his relics received healing from God for paralysis, cancer, bleeding, blindness, tuberculosis, and more. Saint Therapon is known as a great…

May 14, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nifon: Europe and the world are founded on the values of the Gospel, centred on the Resurrection

“Christian civilization, Europe, and the entire world are founded on the values of the Gospel of Christ, centred on the Resurrection. We could say that the entire grandeur of the Christian world, everything we admire in the culture of our faith-infused world, is due to the Paschal culture,” His Eminence Hon Metropolitan Nifon, Archbishop of…

May 14, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

25th Anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s Historic Visit to Romania

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s momentous visit to Romania, a significant event in the history of both the Catholic and Orthodox communities. Held on May 7-9, 1999, this visit marked a Pope’s first visit to a predominantly Orthodox country, underscoring a pivotal moment of ecumenical dialogue and cooperation. During…

May 14, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia advocates for Moldova’s European Path on Europe Day

On the occasion of Europe Day, Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia delivered a compelling message supporting the Republic of Moldova’s European trajectory. His Eminence emphasized the importance of aligning Moldovan society with the evangelical principles of love, wisdom, and justice. Metropolitan Petru highlighted the efforts of the Metropolis to endorse the “European path,” describing it as…

May 14, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

May 14: Romania marks National Day honouring martyrs who suffered in communist prisons

Romania’s martyrs from communist prisons are annually remembered on a National Day marked on May 14. In remembrance of the thousands of young people, intellectuals, theologians, and citizens of various social classes who opposed the communist regime and were detained between the nights of May 14 and 15, 1948, this day was established. A considerable…

May 14, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Who are the 15 Venerables and Confessors proposed for canonization as part of the Romanian Patriarchate’s Centennial in 2025

The proposed canonization of fifteen Romanian venerables and confessors is a significant event in the history of the Romanian Orthodox Church. This proclamation, set to take place next year, coincides with the Church’s centennial since its patriarchal status was recognized. The files are currently undergoing analysis and are awaiting approval by the Holy Synod of the Romanian…

May 9, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

10 holy healers celebrated in May

We continue the monthly presentation of heavenly physicians while commemorating the Lord’s Resurrection. Ten saintly persons who exhibited humility while bearing their cross and triumphed over human frailties have been selected as saints to whom faithful turn for solace and healing when confronted with adversity. St Matrona the Blind – May 2 Saint Matrona was…

May 8, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu