Aurelian Iftimiu

Over 300,000 pilgrims expected at Iasi for Saint Parascheva’s feast

The Archdiocese of Iasi is anticipating over three hundred thousand pilgrims in attendance at a 9-day-long pilgrimage at Iasi beginning this Saturday ahead of the principal celebration of Saint Parascheva, one of Romania’s most beloved saints, on October 14. Last year, in 9 days of pilgrimage, over 340,000 people participated in the events organised for…

Oct 6, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest theology professors, students prayerfully remember Fr Dumitru Stăniloae on 30th anniversary of his repose

The renowned Romanian theologian Father Dumitru Stăniloae was commemorated Thursday at the “St. Catherine” Chapel of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest 30 years after his blessed repose. The memorial service was officiated by Rev. Professor Emeritus Stefan Buchiu, together with other professors of the Faculty of Theology in Bucharest. The former dean of…

Oct 6, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania: Church-Army cooperation is a beautiful and beneficial tradition

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed the participants at the Annual Convocation of the Romanian Armed Forces military chaplains, stressing the importance of cooperation between the Church and the Army. The event took place at the Palace of the Patriarchate in Bucharest on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Please find below the full text of Patriarch Daniel’s…

Oct 6, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

30th anniversary of Father Dumitru Staniloae’s blessed repose

Thirty years ago, on the night of October 4 to 5, Father Dumitru Stăniloae reposed in the Lord. The famous Romanian theologian is on the path to sainthood because he lived a virtuous life and endured torment for professing his faith during the atheistic communist regime. Priest Dumitru Stăniloae and several confessors will most likely…

Oct 5, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges Romanians abroad to come back home

During a ceremony at the Patriarchal Cathedral marking the 16th anniversary as primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel noted the “unprecedented reality in the history of the Romanian people”: over 6 million Romanians have left Romania over the last 15-20 years. His Beatitude stated that “this unprecedented situation is a challenge…

Oct 4, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru prays for peace at tomb of Bassarabia’s first metropolitan

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia went to Cernica Monastery’s cemetery last Friday to pray and recollect at the tomb of one of his predecessors, Metropolitan Gurie Grosu, the first Metropolitan of Bessarabia after 100 years of Russian occupation. Metropolitan Petru officiated a memorial service for the rest of the soul of Metropolitan Gurie of…

Oct 3, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian State, religious denominations agree on setting up new national dialogue committee

Romania’s Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu met with representatives of religious denominations at Victoria Palace on Monday. The agenda focused on continuing dialogue and cooperation between the state and religious denominations to benefit believers and Romanian society. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel represented the Romanian Orthodox Church and referred to the proposal to set up a new…

Oct 3, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s 16th enthronement anniversary: We thank God and those through whom He works

After the Divine Liturgy on Saturday, the Patriarchal Cathedral hosted a Doxology marking the 16th anniversary of Patriarch Daniel’s enthronement as Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The Te Deum service was officiated by the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Paisie of Sinaia in the presence of members of the Holy Synod, clergy and state officials. At…

Oct 3, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania urges intergenerational communion in new academic year message

In a message for the new academic year 2023-24, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has urged students to pay more attention to older generations and be inspired by their “wisdom, patience and prayerful power.” The Patriarch of Romania suggested closer cooperation between the Church and universities to help “today’s young people cultivate with trust and love…

Sep 28, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Speaker of Georgian Parliament visits St Anthimos Monastery in Bucharest

As part of his official visit to Romania, the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, visited St Anthimos Monastery in Bucharest on Wednesday, when the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of St Anthimos the Iberian. Patriarchal auxiliary Bishop Varlaam Ploieșteanul and Abbot Vicentiu Oboroceanu welcomed the delegation, including the Ambassador of Georgia…

Sep 27, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

You are responsible for how the Church is perceived today, Archbishop tells church communicators

Last week, media correspondents of the Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău gathered at the Deanery of Bacau to discuss methods of improving online communication. Archbishop Ioachim addressed the participants, stressing the responsibility of those who write news articles and take photographs. The purpose of the meeting was to create the optimal framework for a unified…

Sep 27, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu