Aurelian Iftimiu

Bessarabia new Metropolitan Antonie chairs first meeting of Chișinău Archdiocese leadership

On Monday, July 13, just a day after his enthronement as Archbishop of Chișinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia, and Exarch of the Territories, Metropolitan Antonie led the inaugural working session of the Standing Committee of the Archdiocesan Council of Chișinău. The meeting took place at the Diocesan Centre in Chișinău and marked the beginning of the…

Jul 21, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in US holds 86th Congress in Philadelphia

The 86th Congress of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of the United States of America took place in mid-July in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event was hosted by Holy Trinity Parish. From Friday, 10 July, to Sunday, 12 July, the congress gathered clergy and delegates from Romanian Orthodox communities across the Americas for a programme that included…

Jul 21, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox community in western Denmark consecrates its first church

The Romanian Orthodox community in Ringkøbing-Skjern, western Denmark, now has its own church after the place of worship was consecrated on July 11 by Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe. His Grace spoke about the journey the community undertook to acquire and restore the church: “We give glory to the all-merciful God for granting us the…

Jul 21, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Paisie of Sinaia: God placed the relics of a humble monk in the heart of Bucharest

“God ordained that the relics of a humble monk should be placed in the heart of the capital,” Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia said on Monday, July 13. His Grace celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral on the feast commemorating the Translation of the Relics of St Demetrius the New to Bucharest.…

Jul 21, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Paisie: St Demetrius the New has strengthened Romania’s Church and faithful for over 250 years

“Through his power and presence, Saint Demetrius the New has strengthened the history of the Church of this nation, its rulers, hierarchs, clergy, monastics and the multitude of faithful, who continually find comfort and help by praying before his holy relics,” Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia said on Sunday evening, July 12, at the…

Jul 21, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Antonie of Bessarabia enthroned in Chișinău, calls for unity and shared mission

His Eminence Metropolitan Antonie of Bessarabia was enthroned on Sunday, July 12, in Chișinău in the presence of several hierarchs of the Romanian Orthodox Church, Romanian Secretary of State for Religious Affairs Ciprian Olinici, and senior officials from the Republic of Moldova, who attended the Divine Liturgy and enthronement ceremony held at the Church of…

Jul 21, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Canadian monastery to host Gerontissa icon pilgrimage, pan-Orthodox youth gathering

At the beginning of the Dormition Fast, the Romanian Orthodox Holy Cross and St Ephraim the New Monastery in Ontario, Canada, will host a pilgrimage with the miracle-working Gerontissa Icon of the Mother of God, together with a new Pan-Orthodox Young Adults Gathering for Canada. The events will take place on 31 July and 1…

Jul 21, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian, international scholars gather in Iași for symposium on biblical tradition

The 15th International Symposium ‘Explorations in the Romanian and European Biblical Tradition’ opened on Thursday in Iași, bringing together researchers, university professors, theologians and philologists from Romania and abroad. The official opening took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Iași. This year’s edition began with a commemorative session dedicated to the centenary of Professor Paul…

Jul 10, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Saint Olympias of Fărcașa exemplifies sacrificial motherhood, charity and readiness for eternal life

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church described Saint Olympias of Fărcașa as a model of sacrificial motherhood, active charity and unwavering faith during the local proclamation of her canonisation on Saturday. In his message, the Patriarch said her life demonstrates that holiness can be attained through humble service to God, family and…

Jul 9, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Children from Romania and Hungary gather for country’s longest-running semantron festival

More than 60 children from 14 Romanian counties and Hungary took part on Tuesday in the 21st edition of the International Semantron Festival, held at the Church of Saints Constantine and Helen in Victoria, Brașov County. The participants were welcomed at Victoria Town Hall, where local authorities hosted a reception in their honour. The programme…

Jul 9, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Ukrainian Orthodox monastery in Romania celebrates patronal feast

The Ukrainian Orthodox Monastery of the Nativity of St John the Baptist in Ruscova-Oblaz, Maramureș County, celebrated its patronal feast on Monday according to the unrevised (Julian) calendar. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by a group of 14 priests from the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania, led by Fr Marius Lauruc, the vicar. The sermon…

Jul 9, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu