Aurelian Iftimiu

Canada’s Romanian Bishop: Enthusiasm of youth, harmonious thinking and pure joy are welcome in the Church and in society

The Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Canada published a message for this year’s International Youth Day noting that “the enthusiasm of youth, harmonious thinking and pure joy are justified and welcome in the Church and society.” Bishop Ioan Casian expressed appreciation for the actions and initiatives of young people at the level of ROYA youth associations,…

Aug 16, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Oltenia Metropolis proposes three monastics for canonization

At its latest session at Lainici Monastery on August 6, the Metropolitan Synod of Oltenia discussed the proposals for the canonization of several holy men. During the meeting, the hierarchs approved the liturgical texts that will form the services for Fr. Gherasim (Iscu), Fr. Visarion (Toia), and Fr. John of Horezu, who are being proposed…

Aug 16, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

First Virtual Museum of Roma Holocaust in Romania, created by MNIR

The National Museum of History of Romania (MNIR) has announced the creation of the first Virtual Museum of the Roma Holocaust in Romania, according to a press release, AGERPRES reports. The project’s main objective is that of making the historical past from the Holocaust period known, and the accomplishment of this virtual museum to be…

Aug 10, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania celebrates 35th anniversary of his monastic tonsure at Cernica Monastery

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel attended the patronal feast of Cernica Monastery on Saturday, August 6. The monastic community congratulated the Patriarch of Romania on the 35th anniversary of his monastic tonsure. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel attended the Divine Liturgy celebrated by an assembly of priests, including Archimandrite Nectarie Șofelea, Exarch of the monasteries of the…

Aug 10, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Divine Liturgy at Robaia Monastery for St Paphnutius the Iconographer’s 5th canonization anniversary

His Eminence Archbishop Calinic of Argeș and Muscel celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Robaia Monastery on Sunday’s feast day of Saint Paphnutius the Iconographer. The previous day, the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord marked the fifth anniversary of the proclamation of the Saint’s canonization. “How can God not protect this country with so…

Aug 9, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: The Tabor Light, perceived by the Hesychasts, is sought by every Christian enlightened at baptism

The light that appeared on Mount Tabor at the Saviour’s Transfiguration “is the light that every Christian enlightened at baptism by water and the Holy Spirit seeks,” Patriarch Daniel said Saturday. Fruit of prayer and a symbol of hesychasm, this light “is given to those who pray much and live a Christian life of fasting,…

Aug 9, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Bessarabia Metropolis local synod meets in Chișinău: decisions

The Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolis of Bessarabia held a meeting in Chișinău on July 28, 2022. The meeting was chaired by His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia and was attended by Bishops Antonie of Bălți and Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia. The activity of the Metropolis concerning the situation in Ukraine was presented. The Synod…

Aug 9, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Memorial cross pays tribute to late bishop Gurie Georgiu in his hometown

A memorial cross was erected as a tribute to Bishop Gurie Georgiu of blessed memory in the churchyard of his native village of Huta in Cluj County. The monument was blessed on July 30 by five hierarchs of the Romanian Orthodox Church, including Metropolitan Andrei of Cluj, Maramureș and Sălaj, Bishops Nicodim of Severin and…

Aug 9, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Banat Metropolitan urges fervent prayers for peaceful times during Dormition Fast

Metropolitan Ioan of Banat addressed a message to the clergy and faithful for the Dormition Fast, urging more prayer, reflection and acts of charity. “During these two weeks of fasting, we fatherly urge all our brothers and sisters in the monastic order, the priests and the faithful of our archdiocese, to get closer to God,…

Aug 9, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel remembers Patriarch Teoctist as “a light during life and over time” on 15th anniversary of repose

In a message marking the 15th anniversary of the repose of Patriarch Teoctist Arăpașu, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel remembered his predecessor as a “pious and diligent hierarch” who spread light from the light of Christ around him. Patriarch Teoctist was the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church from 1986 to 2007. He reposed on July 30, 2007, and…

Aug 8, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox priest coordinating addiction treatment centre: Tens of thousands have passed through our hands. 80% success rate

Father Liviu Burlacu, the coordinator of a centre for addiction therapy, explained in an interview how the lives of people affected by addiction could change for the better. The residential centre “The Life-Giving Spring”, dedicated to treating alcohol and other drug addictions, has been operating in Bogdan Voda, Bacau, Romania, since 2019. The centre was…

Aug 8, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu