Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest Archdiocese is raising funds, offering free housing for Ukrainian refugees

The Archdiocese of Bucharest has started a fundraiser that will go on until March 10 to support Ukrainian refugees and provide housing for 300 people.  “These funds will be used for faster intervention. When they identify problems, our colleagues from Suceava, from Maramureș, from Iași signal certain needs to us and we can intervene to…

Mar 2, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian hierarchs visit fleeing Ukrainians at Romania border, refugee camps: Photos

Most Romanian dioceses carry out significant humanitarian action for Ukrainian refugees. In addition to coordinating activities, some Romanian hierarchs went personally to checkpoints or refugee camps to bless and encourage those fleeing the war. Archbishop Calinic of Suceava and Radauti went to the Siret Customs on Friday to ensure that the extensive humanitarian action of…

Mar 2, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Suceava Archdiocese sends 30 tons of food aid to Ukraine

Around 30 tons of food aid and products of necessity arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday as part of Suceava Archdiocese’s assistance to help the victims affected by war. The help was possible thanks to the hierarchs, clergy and believers of the Archdiocese of Suceava and Radauti. Donations were also made by other dioceses in Romania…

Mar 2, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate renews call for solidarity with Ukraine

The Romanian Patriarchate renews its call for solidarity with the Romanian Orthodox Christians in Ukraine and with all the victims of the ongoing conflict, spokesperson Vasile Bănescu said. “Russia’s unjust war against Ukraine has escalated in the last few days, with consequences against the values of the democracy of European states, and it created the…

Mar 2, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate sends truck-load of food, essential products for Ukrainian refugees in Chisinau

At the request of “Diaconia” Social Mission of the Metropolis of Bessarabia, the Romanian Patriarchate sent a truck-load of food and products of primary necessity for Ukrainian refugees in the Republic of Moldova on Tuesday morning. “It is the first humanitarian transport to the Diaconia Social Mission carried out by the Romanian Patriarchate together with…

Mar 1, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: February 21 – 27, 2022

Photos of Orthodox monasteries, moments from the life of the church and the faithful or pictures with Ukrainian refugees can be seen in our weekly selection of pictures from February 21 to February 27, 2022. Last week’s most-liked Instagram photo:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro)…

Mar 1, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

“You are not alone!”: Metropolis of Moldavia offers free medical services to Ukrainian refugees

“You are not alone!” the representatives of the Providența medical establishments of the Metropolis of Moldavia and Bukovina told the Ukrainian refugees in a message. The Providența Polyclinic, Hospital and Medical Foundation will offer free services to those in need. “Pregnant women and children have priority. Therefore, the doctors will voluntarily help those who are…

Feb 28, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Canada’s Romanian Bishop urges an end to hostilities with Ukraine

Joining other Romanian hierarchs in their pleas for peace, His Grace Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada has called on political leaders to end the hostilities with Ukraine, asking God to grant them “wisdom, a spirit of responsibility, peaceful understanding and openness.” Expressing his deep sorrow over the armed conflict in Ukraine, Bishop Ioan Casian said…

Feb 28, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Maramureș Bishop Justin urges clergy to host Ukrainian refugees

Bishop Justin of Maramureș and Sătmar has urged the clergy to host and help the Ukrainian refugees in his diocese. “We empower the priests on the border with Ukraine in the Sighet area, and not only, in connection and collaboration with the local authorities and the faithful they pastor, to receive our exiled brethren, to…

Feb 28, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Suceava Archdiocese collects toys for Ukrainian children: refugee support continues (PHOTOS)

Actions supporting Ukrainian refugees continued this weekend in the Archdiocese of Suceava and Radauti. Particular attention is paid to the collection of toys for the many Ukrainian children who cross the border accompanied by their parents. In addition, several volunteers take care to bring a smile to the children’s faces. Food and water were provided,…

Feb 28, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Bălți Bishop: The arrival of refugees from Ukraine is an examination of our faith and love

His Grace Bishop Antonie has called for solidarity with Ukrainian refugees and prayers for both sides involved in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He said the current wave of refugees is “an examination of our faith and love.” “Most Reverend Deans, Most Reverend Parish Priests, Christian brothers and sisters, we have all witnessed for two…

Feb 26, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu