Aurelian Iftimiu

With humility about the Romanian Orthodox Church (OPINION)

An article signed by Ioan Vieru in Cotidianul highlights that “the Orthodox Church raises and preserves the voice of Romania in the framework of historical and cultural clarity, as no other institutional form can do.” The author considers that “every moment the candle of the Holy Church shines in the great abyss, being the beacon…

Mar 2, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Migrants in Timișoara receive over 250 kg of vegetables and fruits from Banat Metropolitan

Metropolitan Ioan of Banat donated over 250 kilograms of vegetables and fruits for migrants in transit through Timișoara. Flavius Ilioni-Loga, coordinator of the LOGS Group of Social Initiatives, which supports migrants who camp in the area, offered special thanks to His Eminence Metropolitan Ioan, but also to other faith communities in western Romania. “We thank…

Mar 1, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod meets for first time in 2021, urges responsibility during celebration of Holy Mysteries

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church held its working session at the Patriarchal Palace under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Thursday, February 25, 2021. The Holy Synod elected by secret ballot the Very Reverend Archimandrite Nichifor Horia as Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Iasi. The new hierarch will bear…

Feb 25, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Church’s philanthropy increases during pandemic year: EUR 38 mln

On Tuesday, the National Church Council approved the General Activity Report of the Romanian Orthodox Church for 2020, entitled: “In the fight against the pandemic, the Church has intensified prayer, philanthropy and the protection of human health.” The Church invested 38 million euros to provide support in the pandemic year: an increase of 17.6% (5.7…

Feb 25, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

“Let us strive to be like God by sharing in the humility of Christ,” Putna’s Abbot urges

Humility is the first lesson presented to us in the period of the Triodion, leading up to Great Lent and Holy Pascha. Humility must be the foundation of our spiritual life, for virtues can be acquired only if we “strive to be like God by sharing in the humility of Christ,” Archimandrite Melchisedec, the abbot…

Feb 25, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Roma Liberation Day at Târgu Frumos: “Discrimination hurts, and children should not know this pain”

“Roma Liberation Day” (February 20) was marked last Friday at “Ion Creanga” school in Târgu Frumos with a series of cultural activities, Doxologia reports. Ana Maria Doleanu, inspector for minorities – Iaşi County Inspectorate, explained to those present that “discrimination hurts, and children should not know this pain.” “It is necessary to know the history…

Feb 25, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod elects assistant bishop to Deva Diocese

During its working session on Thursday, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church elected an assistant bishop for the Diocese of Deva and Hunedoara. Assistant bishop-elect Nestor Dinculeană, who until now was a vicar at the Diocese of Deva, will bear the title of His Grace Bishop Nestor of Hunedoara. Archimandrite Gherontie Ciupe, Diocesan…

Feb 25, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Nine months without Abp Pimen: His remembrance heals us from the pain of separation

Archbishop Pimen was remembered on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Sihăstria Putnei Monastery and at the Archdiocesan Cathedral in Suceava. Nine months have passed since his repose in the Lord, and his remembrance heals us from the pain of separation, said the Abbess of Voroneț Monastery at the end of the memorial service officiated by…

Feb 25, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod elects Archim. Nichifor Horia as assistant bishop to Iași Archdiocese

The Holy Synod on Thursday elected, by secret ballot, the Very Rev. Archimandrite Nichifor Horia as new Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Iași. Father Nichifor Horia is 53 years old and was born in Brăila. He is the abbot of the Three Holy Hierarchs Monastery in Iași and the Administrative Exarch of the monasteries…

Feb 25, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Justinian’s 120th birthday anniversary: “A sailor’s mastery is seen in times of storm”

“Saint John Chrysostom says that a sailor’s mastery is seen in times of storm,” said on Monday Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova referring to Romania’s former Patriarch Justinian Marina. “His pastoral ministry took place in a time of storm when adverse waves threatened the Church’s ship,” the bishop added. The Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese…

Feb 25, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

It was necessary to show by deeds how important philanthropy is, Patriarch Daniel says

The Romanian Orthodox Church marked the commemorative year of the Romanian philanthropists (2020) through concrete activities, said Patriarch Daniel in his opening remarks at the National Church Assembly’s meeting at the Patriarchate Palace on Wednesday. “We did not start with the history of philanthropists, but with the deeds of philanthropy, because it was necessary to…

Feb 24, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu