Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox Bishops in Germany stress importance of Eucharist during Covid-19 crisis

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Germany (OBKD) at its 22nd meeting stressed the importance of the Holy Eucharist during the Covid-19 crisis. The meeting took place on June 23, 2021, in Cologne, at the headquarters of the Orthodox Antiochian Metropolis of Germany and Central Europe, with the participation of representatives of the Greek,…

Jul 5, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

President of Malta welcomes Romanian Bishop at San Anton Palace

His Excellency George Vella, President of Malta, welcomed His Grace Atanasie of Bogdania, Assistant Bishop to the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy, at San Anton Palace on Monday, June 28. The meeting was attended by: H.E. Lino Bianco, Malta’s Ambassador to Romania, Fr. George Alexandru Popescu, parish priest of the Romanian community in Malta, and…

Jul 2, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Cluj Metropolitan meets Romania’s next ambassador to the United States of America

Metropolitan Andrei of Cluj met with the next Romanian Ambassador to the United States of America, Andrei Muraru, at the metropolitan residence in Cluj-Napoca, on June 25, 2021. The Metropolitan congratulated Andrei Muraru and wished him success in the new diplomatic mission. The two spoke about the support and mission of the Romanian Orthodox Church…

Jul 2, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Elder Joseph of Vatopedi’s 100th birth anniversary, 12 years since his “smile from eternity”

A century has passed since the birth of Elder Joseph of Vatopedi and 12 years since his blessed repose in the Lord. One of the most beloved elders of the Holy Mountain, Father Joseph fell asleep in the Lord, on his birthday, on July 1, 2009. A miracle happened immediately after his passing into eternity:…

Jul 1, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

How to react when people call us “relic-kissers”: Make them draw closer, that they may see our lifestyle and discover God

“Even if some slander us, gossip about us and make fun of us about our faith, calling us retrogrades, with a medieval mentality, relic-kissers, ignorant, we have a duty to make them draw closer, that they may see our lifestyle, to have the impetus to discover God,” Bishop Ignatie said during the Vespers service for…

Jun 30, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Lower Danube Archbishop on Danube Day: It is Romania’s baptismal font

On Tuesday, His Eminence Archbishop Casian sent a message to mark International Danube Day, calling the Danube River “Romania’s baptismal font.” “The day of June 29 increases its significance because the Orthodox calendar and that of Western Christians show us two great helmsmen, from water to land, Saints Peter and Paul,” the Archbishop of Lower…

Jun 30, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel on World Social Media Day: A good word enlightens communication

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania has sent a message marking World Social Media Day 2021 highlighting responsible communication in the context of the challenges of today’s world. A good word enlightens communication: full text In the context of the pandemic, social networks proved to be a very useful missionary and pastoral means since, for…

Jun 30, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian parish established in Ljubljana: Caring for Romanians everywhere is a moral duty, Patriarch Daniel says

Patriarch Daniel on Wednesday announced the establishment of a new parish for Romanians in the diaspora. The parish will be in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and will be pastored by Father Pavel Goreanu, a former parish priest in Turin. “It is a right and a moral duty of us to take care of Romanians everywhere,” the Patriarch…

Jun 24, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica Media Centre is proof of excellent cooperation between clergy and laity, Bishop Varlaam stresses

On Monday, the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești officiated a Te Deum service as a sign of thanksgiving to God for the activity of the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate. He explained the significance of the names of the departments, noting that the Media Centre’s activity proves the excellent cooperation between the…

Jun 22, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Prayers offered at Bucharest Patriarchal Cathedral for quick recovery of Abbot Ephraim of Vatopedi Monastery

The abbot of Vatopedi Monastery, Archimandrite Ephraim was remembered on Monday at the Divine Liturgy celebrated on the Feast of the Holy Trinity at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. During the service presided over by His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploieşti, special petitions and prayers were offered for the quick recovery…

Jun 22, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel on Pentecost: The Church is not founded by human agreement. It is the extension of Christ’s life

The Church is not founded by a human agreement, but it is the extension of the life of Christ in humanity, in those who believe in Him, are baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and fulfil the will of God in their lives by co-working…

Jun 22, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu