Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel meets with new US Ambassador to Romania Kathleen Kavalec

On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed Her Excellency Mrs Kathleen Kavalec, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Romania, on a presentation visit at the patriarchal residence. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel congratulated the incoming United States ambassador on starting her diplomatic assignment and wished her success in all of…

Mar 22, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Iustin attends March for Life in Baia Mare: Who will defend the unborn babies, if not the Church?

“Who will defend the unborn babies from the crimes that are committed with every abortion and who will fight for the right to life of every unborn child, if not the Christian Church in which Christ is an Infant – Christ in the family – Christ the Teacher – Christ the Healer – Christ suffering…

Mar 22, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru meets with Romanian Ambassador to Chișinău

Last week, His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia met with His Excellency Cristian Leon Țurcanu, Romania’s Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova. Ambassador praised the efforts made by the Metropolis of Bessarabia in the spheres of philanthropy and culture. Metropolitan Petru thanked Ambassador Țurcanu for the assistance provided by the Romanian government through its embassy…

Mar 22, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel bestows church distinction on Maramureș gendarme for reaching 100th blood donation

Cosmin Barabaș, a gendarme in the county of Maramureș in northern Romania, attained his 101st blood donation milestone as part of the Romanian Patriarchate’s “Donate blood, save a life!” campaign. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presented the gendarme with the “Sanctus Stephanus Magnus” Order of the Romanian Patriarchate as a token of gratitude for his dedication.…

Mar 22, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Lawmakers vote to declare oina the national sport of Romania

As the decision-making body, the Chamber of Deputies voted in favour of a bill designating oina as Romania’s national sport. The measure also designates May 9 as National Day of Oina, according to Romania Insider. Oina is a team sport similar to baseball but a more simple version of it. A traditional sport in the country,…

Mar 22, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop of Canterbury impressed by charitable work of Metropolis of Bessarabia

His Grace Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of the Anglican Communion, met with Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia in Chisinau last week. The Metropolis’s official website reported that the discussions focused mainly on interfaith collaboration to support vulnerable people. The Archbishop of Canterbury emphasised that he is highly impressed by the actions carried out…

Mar 22, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop of Canterbury visits famous Curtea de Arges Monastery: PHOTOS

His Grace Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of the Anglican Communion, visited Curtea de Argeș Monastery on Wednesday. His delegation included the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain in Bucharest, Andrew Noble LVO. The Archbishop of Canterbury was welcomed at the new Archdiocesan Cathedral by the Neagoe Basarab Theological Seminary choir.…

Mar 16, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania religious leaders urge Education Ministry to include Religion among Baccalaureate subjects

In an address initiated by the Romanian Patriarchate, thirteen representatives of religious denominations in Romania requested the inclusion of Religion in the list of subjects for which the Baccalaureate exam can be taken. The signatories also demand the removal from the new draft Law on pre-university education of some provisions related to the new ideologies.…

Mar 16, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Benedict of Nursia, on self-realization: An exclusive essay by Bp Benedict of Bistrița

Assistant Bishop Benedict of Bistrița wrote an essay exclusively for Basilica.ro inspired by the work of his spiritual patron Saint. Please find below Bp Benedict’s essay: Saint Benedict of Nursia, on self-realization Along with Saints Basil the Great or John Cassian, Saint Benedict of Nursia is among the founders and organizers of monastic life. He…

Mar 16, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Lithuanian mother and daughter baptised Orthodox in Romanian village

Diana and her daughter Maja, born in Lithuania and settled in the United Kingdom of Great Britain, were baptised and received to Orthodoxy at Sts. Constantine and Helen church in Hemeiuș village, Bacău county. The mother took the name of St. Andrew the Apostle, and her daughter was named after the Virgin Mary. Parish priest…

Mar 16, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Draft law envisions return of former theological seminary in Chișinău to Metropolis of Bessarabia

The government of the Republic of Moldova is reportedly ready to hand over the building of the former theological seminary in Chișinău to the Romanian Orthodox Church-affiliated Metropolis of Bessarabia. The final step is for a draft law, tabled by several deputies of the ruling party, to be ratified by Parliament. The assets of the…

Mar 16, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu