Aurelian Iftimiu

Muntenia Metropolis moves towards the canonisation of Wallachia’s Metropolitan Neophyte of Crete

Elders Dionisie Ignat and Petroniu Tănase’s canonisation was debated last week by the Synod (Assembly of Bishops) of the Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobruja. Another canonisation request was revealed at the conclusion of the meeting: Wallachia’s Metropolitan Neophyte of Crete (1690-1753). “He was described as a Greek more Romanianlike than Romanians. He was poisoned by…

Oct 3, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

15 years after enthronement, Patriarch Daniel looks into the future. Diaspora and low birth rate among his priorities

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel marked 15 years since his enthronement as Patriarch of Romania on Friday, September 30. Divine Liturgy and Te Deum On this important event in the life of the Romanian Orthodox Church, His Beatitude presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. After a Te Deum service officiated by…

Sep 30, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Communique: Holy Synod’s decisions include recommendations for confession and spiritual guidance

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel at “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace for a working session on Thursday, September 29, 2022. The main decisions of the Holy Synod are the following: A. The Holy Synod established the “Praying Theotokos” Order for…

Sep 30, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s 15th enthronement anniversary: key milestones

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel marks Friday the 15th anniversary of his enthronement as Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church. September 30 is the official celebration of the Patriarch of Romania. These years will be remembered for the Romanian Orthodox Church because of the efforts made to adapt to a rapidly changing environment while upholding its…

Sep 30, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Georgians gather to Râmnicu Vâlcea to celebrate the city’s patronal feast of Saint Anthimos the Iberian

The feast of Hieromartyr Saint Anthimos the Iberian was celebrated on Tuesday in Râmnicu Vâlcea, in the presence of a hierarch from the Saint’s country of origin, Metropolitan Theodor of Akhaltsikhe and Tao-Klarjeti. The celebrations were attended by other guests from Georgia, including a children’s choir. His Eminence Archbishop Varsanufie of Râmnic presided over the…

Sep 29, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Muntenia bishops analyse texts for future canonisation of Romanian Athonite Elders Dionisie Ignat, Petroniu Tănase

The Assembly of Bishops of the Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobruja on Wednesday analysed the Romanian translation of the liturgical texts that will accompany the proposal of canonisation of the Venerable Elders Dionisie Ignat and Petroniu Tanase. The proposal will be submitted to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople since the two Romanian elders laboured and…

Sep 29, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church to mark Patriarch Daniel’s 15th enthronement anniversary

On Friday, 30 September 2022, the Romanian Orthodox Church will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the enthronement of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. From 09.00 to 11.00 am, the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. After the Divine Liturgy, at 11.00 am, a Te Deum service will be officiated as a…

Sep 28, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges support for rural dwellers: Many Romanian villages are almost deserted

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel lamented the situation of villages in Romania and urged support for the inhabitants of rural settlements. “We particularly pray that Christ the Lord will give His help and blessing to all the inhabitants of villages, and may we who live in the cities help the inhabitants of the villages according to…

Sep 28, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Besides intellectual instruction, young people also need prayer, Patriarch Daniel says as new academic year begins

At the beginning of the new academic year, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a message to all students, urging them to combine study with prayer. The patriarchal message focuses on prayer as a way to enlighten the mind, warm the heart and enhance activity. His Beatitude also recalled that time is “the most precious gift…

Sep 27, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

The life of the Church Fathers promotes peace in souls and society: Patriarch Daniel’s message to Bose Int’l Conference

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a message to the participants of the 28th International Inter-Christian Conference on Orthodox Spirituality, held on September 6-9, 2022, at Bose Monastery in Italy. His Beatitude expressed his appreciation to the organizers, who have been promoting Orthodox spirituality and patristic theology for almost three decades. “In today’s world, dominated by…

Sep 23, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolis of Bessarabia marks 30 years since reactivation

The Metropolis of Bessarabia has marked thirty years since its reactivation. The event was celebrated on September 14 with thanksgiving services at the diocesan headquarters and in various places of worship. The Metropolis of Bessarabia marks three decades of spiritual, cultural, philanthropic and social activities of the Church in Bessarabia, witnessing and synthesising, to the…

Sep 23, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu