Aurelian Iftimiu

Nobody asks us to walk barefoot like Saint Demetrius, but let us stop trampling on souls, Abp Casian says

“I would like to meditate together tonight, dear brothers and sisters, on a shocking event in the life of Saint Demetrius,” the Archbishop of the Lower Danube wrote on Facebook on Tuesday evening. St. Demetrius, when he was a shepherd, accidentally trampled a baby bird. And he repented so much that all his life he…

Oct 28, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate’s Basilica Media Centre celebrates its 14th anniversary

The Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate was established fourteen years ago on the feast day of Saint Demetrius the New, Protector of Bucharest, marking the beginning of a fruitful Orthodox Christian ministry in Romania and abroad. The departments of the Media Centre – Radio Trinitas, Trinitas TV, Lumina Publications, Basilica News Agency and…

Oct 27, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Banat Metropolian urges prayer, solidarity as cases rise in Romania: We have a duty to help each other

The Metropolitan of Banat addressed a pastoral message noting “the harmful effects of the virus,” as coronavirus cases surged in Romania during the past weeks. In his message posted on the website of the Metropolis, His Eminence Metropolitan Ioan urged prayer and mutual help. “As sons and daughters of the Church, we, therefore, have a…

Oct 27, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges responsible freedom during pandemic: The greatest gifts are health and salvation

“Everyone must be aware, free and responsible when their health is in danger because we do not know if we are prepared enough to go beyond. That is why the Desert Fathers asked God for an extra moment of life to repent,” the Patriarch of Romania cautioned on Wednesday, speaking about the healing works of…

Oct 27, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

We confess Christ by deeds: Bp Varlaam on feast day of Great Martyr Demetrius

His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploieşti on Tuesday spoke about the persecutions to which the Church was subjected in the past, but also about the current persecutions. Regarding the confession of Christ, the hierarch said that it must be fulfilled by the example of our lives, by works. On the feast day of the Holy…

Oct 27, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Life-size statue of King Michael I unveiled in Sinaia marking 100 years since the monarch’s birth

A statue of King Michael I was unveiled on October 25 in Sinaia, marking 100 years since the birth of the country’s last monarch. The ceremony took place in the park in front of Sinaia City Hall. Representatives of the central and local authorities, members of the civil society, representatives of the Romanian Army, clergy…

Oct 27, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Photo gallery: Eve of the feast of Saint Demetrius the New at the Patriarchal Cathedral 2021

His Grace the Assistant Bishop to the Bucharest Archdiocese Timotei of Prahova officiated the All-night Vigil in honour of the patron saint of Bucharest, Saint Demetrius the New, at the Patriarchal Cathedral, on Monday, October 25, 2021. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Instagram: @basilica.ro

Oct 27, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

“He preached the message of the Resurrection for 12 years”: First Bishop of Deva Gurie Georgiu laid to rest at Cathedral of St Nicholas

“This is the message of His Grace Bishop Gurie: believe in the Resurrection of the Saviour Jesus Christ! (…) It is the message he has sent you over the last 12 years. The Saviour rose after suffering for us and rose for our salvation, and we will all rise beyond in the Kingdom of Heaven,”…

Oct 25, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Huși Bishop urges priests to intensify prayers as cases rise in Romania

His Grace Bishop Ignatie of Huși expressed concern over the exponential growth in coronavirus cases in Vaslui County and Romania. The Bishop of Husi has sent a message urging people to be aware of the real dangers of the pandemic, asking to intensify prayer, “an essential support” in this challenging context, marked by the suffering…

Oct 22, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel sends condolences: Bishop Gurie distinguished himself by his vocation for dialogue and communion

Following the death of Bishop Gurie of Deva and Hunedoara on Thursday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel expressed his to His Grace Assistant Bishop Nestor of Hunedoara and the members of the Diocesan Council and Assembly. The Patriarch of Romania expressed his grief over the repose of His Grace Bishop Gurie of Deva and Hunedoara, highlighting…

Oct 22, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Gurie of Deva and Hunedoara reposes in the Lord

His Grace Bishop Gurie of Deva and Hunedoara reposed in the Lord at the age of 52 due to COVID-19 complications. The Bishop of Deva and Hunedoara had been hospitalized at Deva’s County Emergency Hospital on October 8. However, his condition worsened three days ago, and the doctors decided to intubate him. The spokesperson of…

Oct 22, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu