Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate delegation visits Sofia Embassy during enthronement of new Bulgarian Patriarch

The delegation of the Romanian Patriarchate invited for the enthronement of Bulgaria’s Patriarch Daniil also visited the Romanian Embassy in Sofia on Sunday. The delegation, consisting of His Eminence Hon Metropolitan Nifon, Archbishop of Târgoviște and Patriarchal Exarch, and Hierodeacon Nicolae Iftimiu, Patriarchal Counsellor and Director of the Basilica News Agency, was received by Her…

Jul 4, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bessarabia Metropolis holds Orthodox Youth Meeting: True friendship is built on Christ’s love and teachings

“True friendship is built on the love and teachings of Christ,” Metropolitan Petru told the 200 young participants during the Divine Liturgy, celebrated on Monday in the opening of the 2024 Meeting of Orthodox Youth in Bessarabia (ITO Bessarabia). “Let us be united in prayer and good deeds to build a strong society where our…

Jul 4, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Completion of significant phase of fresco painting at Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Madrid announced

The Diocese of Spain and Portugal announced in a statement published on the diocesan website that an essential phase of the painting work has recently been completed at the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Madrid. So far, the team coordinated by Archdeacon Nicolae Bradu Balan, a church painter from Alba Iulia, has completed over 430 of…

Jul 4, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

July, a Month of Women Saints in the Orthodox Calendar: Their lives show how much Christian women can achieve

Men and women are equal in Christ and equally called to holiness. Traditionally, the Romanian Orthodox Church honours Christian women on the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women. Still, during a patronal feast of the Romanian community in Turkey, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew suggested that July could also be designated as a Month of Holy Women. Month…

Jul 3, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel welcomes new Apostolic Nuncio to Romania

On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received His Excellency Monsignor Giampiero Gloder, the new Apostolic Nuncio to Romania, at the Patriarchal Residence for an introductory visit. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel extended a warm welcome to Monsignor Giampiero Gloder and wished him great success as he began his diplomatic mission in Romania. His…

Jul 3, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniil’s first liturgy honours Bulgaria’s patron Saint John of Rila

The first Divine Liturgy celebrated by the newly enthroned Patriarch Daniil of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church was dedicated to the remembrance of the saint who protects Christians in the neighbouring country: St. John of Rila, the founder of Bulgarian monasticism. Patriarch Daniil served at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia on Monday, the day the…

Jul 3, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Georgian Ambassador attends St Anthimos Monastery patronal feast: Georgia and Romania have a common saint

Her Excellency Tamar Beruchashvili, Georgia’s Ambassador to Romania, attended the patronal feast of St Anthimos Monastery in Bucharest last Sunday. The ambassador posted photos on her X.com profile. “I attended the Sunday service at the historic St Anthimos Monastery in Bucharest dedicated to All Saints Day.” pic.twitter.com/gbDrzTLmuY — Tamar Beruchashvili – თამარ ბერუჩაშვილი (@tberuch) June…

Jul 3, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

2024 graduating class of Bucharest Faculty of Orthodox Theology takes oath of faith: Choose hard, honest work

Bucharest, Romania — On Monday, the 2024 graduating class of the “Patriarch Justinian” Faculty of Theology in Bucharest took their oath of faith in the Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace. “Always choose truth over falsehood and dignity over self-serving servility. Choose hard, honest work instead of opportunism and the pursuit of immediate gain,” said…

Jul 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel addresses 2024 theology graduates: The Church expects young theologians to be bearers of hope

Bucharest, Romania—His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered an inspiring message to the 2024 graduates of the “Patriarch Justinian” Faculty of Orthodox Theology at the University of Bucharest during the oath-taking ceremony on Monday. Emphasizing the significant role that young theologians play in today’s society, Patriarch Daniel called upon the graduates to be “bearers of hope and…

Jul 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges parents, professors and priests to support young people who are taking exams

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church has issued a heartfelt message encouraging teachers, parents, and priests to offer tangible support to students facing exams during this period. Emphasizing the Church’s historical commitment to education, Patriarch Daniel highlighted the importance of intellectual, spiritual, and moral development. He stressed that exams serve as significant…

Jul 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Basilica Media Centre’s mission is a call to communion and comfort in suffering

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a festive speech on Monday on the patronal feast of the Basilica Media Centre. In his message addressed to the Romanian Patriarchate’s journalists, he evoked the activity and role of the media in the mission of the Church. “Perfect intra-Trinitarian love is the core and foundation of the Church’s media…

Jun 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu