Aurelian Iftimiu

Renowned Putna Monastery to have a replica church on the site of St Stephen the Great’s most significant victory

Vaslui’s County Council continues developing the “Stephen the Great” Ensemble at Băcăoani, Muntenii de Jos commune. At the suggestion of His Grace Bishop Ignatie of Husi, a church will be built nearby, replicating the architectural style of the main church of the renowned Putna Monastery, where the remains of the holy ruler prince Stephen the…

Jan 26, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Alba Iulia Archbishop visits St Andrew’s residential care home, announces facility expansion

Last week, His Eminence Archbishop Irineu visited St Andrew’s residential care home in Bărăbanț, Alba County, which operates under the auspices of Filantropia Ortodoxa Alba Iulia church association. On this occasion, the archbishop announced that the residential care home would be expanded. The care centre will expand its facilities “so that in the future more…

Jan 26, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel meets President of Republic of Moldova’s Parliament

On Thursday, January 19, 2023, Mr Igor Grosu, President of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, Mr Ion-Marcel Ciolacu, President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Romanian Parliament, and Mr Nicolae-Ionel Ciucă, Prime Minister of the Government of Romania, met at with His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania at the Romanian Patriarchate to…

Jan 19, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ignatie reflects on healing of ten lepers, deplores entitlement, ingratitude towards benefactors

During his homily last Sunday, His Grace Bishop Ignatie of Huși spoke about the attitude of those who consider that they deserve everything they receive from others, becoming indifferent to the sacrifice or effort made for them. Reflecting on the healing of the ten lepers, Bishop Ignatie said that “in despair and hopelessness, when man…

Jan 18, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

2022 was a year of many challenges in philanthropy – patriarchal adviser

After the years of the pandemic, society faced new problems in 2022. The Romanian Orthodox Church stood beside the afflicted. Fr. Ciprian Ioniță, patriarchal adviser overseeing the Social-Philanthropic Sector of the Patriarchal Administration, and President of the Romanian Patriarchate’s Filantropia Federation, provided Radio Trinitas with an update on the previous year’s activities. “The year 2022…

Jan 16, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Metropolitan celebrates name day, joins homeless people for lunch

Metropolitan Ioan of Banat honoured his name day on the feast of St. John the Forerunner by eating lunch with homeless individuals in a Timisoara shelter. The metropolitan usually celebrates his name day by doing charity. Last year, he turned his attention to the people deprived of their liberty at Timișoara’s Penitentiary. Also on the feast…

Jan 16, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica Photos: The year 2022 in 100 pictures

We invite you to browse a collection of 100 photos from the various events captured by the Basilica News Agency’s photographers in 2022. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu and Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Jan 16, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s 2022: Visits, events, memorable addresses

The Patriarch of Romania did not make many visits in 2022, but His Beatitude’s concern for all key events and social concerns was evident in 2022, notably via the tangible acts he initiated or coordinated, the noteworthy addresses he delivered, and his prayers. Visit to Alba Iulia On October 15, the Patriarch of Romania participated…

Jan 16, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

President Iohannis promulgates law establishing Day of 1848 Revolution Victory and Romanian Democracy

Last week, President Klaus Iohannis promulgated a law establishing the Day of the Victory of the 1848 Revolution and the Romanian Democracy, which also designated some localities as 1848 Revolution martyr cities. The law designates June 11 as the Victory Day of the Romanian Revolution of 1848 and the Romanian democracy. Prince Gheorghe Bibescu signed…

Jan 16, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Germany’s Romanian Metropolis to open first Orthodox kindergarten in Leipzig

This year, the Romanian Metropolis of Germany, Central and Northern Europe will open Leipzig’s first Orthodox kindergarten inside the compound of St George Parish. The institution will be able to admit 105 children, including 30 nursery children and 75 kindergarten students. The kindergarten will probably start its operation in April, but pedagogical staff is needed.…

Jan 13, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: January 2-8, 2023

Photos from the feast of the Theophany of the Lord or other important moments of Orthodox life between January 2 and January 8, 2023, can be seen in our latest article titled “The Week in Pictures”. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do…

Jan 13, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu