Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod recommends intensification of activities dedicated to families

During its working session on Tuesday, the Holy Synod recommended to the parishes of the Romanian Orthodox Church to intensify the activities dedicated to families. It urged the believers to cultivate Christian education and philanthropic spirit in their families and society through prayer and good deeds. Press release: New decisions of the Holy Synod of…

Sep 30, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel explains liturgical gesture inspired by St Peter during miraculous catch of fish

The Patriarch of Romania on Sunday spoke about a liturgical gesture that the Church learned from St. Peter, who fell to his knees after the miraculous catch of fish, because he had been distrustful of the word of Christ, and said: Leave me, Lord! I’m a sinner! “That is why, today, when the ministers of…

Sep 29, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

It is essential for me to profess my faith in God, Romanian midfielder Iulian Roşu says

The life of Gloria Buzau’s midfielder who proves that sport and faith do not make a discordant note became the story of Digisport, one of Romania’s most-read sports website. Attached to the values of the Orthodox Church, Iulian Roşu did not refrain from confessing his religious conviction. “There is absolutely nothing you can do without…

Sep 25, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s 13th enthronement anniversary: communique

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020, the Romanian Orthodox Church marks the His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel’s 13th enthronement anniversary. On this occasion, at 9.00 a.m., the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral. At 11.00 a.m. a Te Deum service will be officiated as wholehearted thanksgiving to God for the benefactions over the life…

Sep 25, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s message for academic year 2020/21: “Students need more support from Family, School and Church”

In a message for the start of the new academic year 2020/2021, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel highlighted that given the health crisis caused by the new coronavirus, “young students need more support from the Family, School and Church to form themselves intellectually and professionally, but also spiritually and culturally.” The Patriarch noted that the Holy…

Sep 25, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Pilgrim in Bucharest: Romania’s first church that received St Silouan the Athonite’s relics

On the feast of Saint Silouan the Athonite, we invite you to find out some facts about the first place of worship in Romania that received the holy relics of this pious man: St Nicholas – Ghica Church located in the centre of Bucharest. The name of the church which functions as a University Chapel…

Sep 24, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica Photos | New school year begins at Bucharest Orthodox Theological Seminary

His Grace Bp Timotei of Prahova, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, officiated a Te Deum service at “Metropolitan Nifon” Orthodox Theological Seminary in Bucharest on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, to mark the beginning of the new school year. The hierarch sprinkled with holy water the classrooms, the seminary’s library, the boarding school rooms as…

Sep 22, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Inauguration of Annunciation Kindergarten of Romanian Patriarchate: In pictures

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel officiated a blessing service to inaugurate the Annunciation Kindergarten of the Romanian Patriarchate on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Sep 22, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at National Cathedral’s Chapel: PHOTOS

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel attended the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel of the National Cathedral on Monday, September 14, 2020, when the Church celebrated the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.  Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu Follow us on Twitter @BasilicaPhotos

Sep 22, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Photo Gallery: Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrates Divine Liturgy on Feast of Exaltation of Holy Cross – 2020

Monday, September 14, 2020, His Grace the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated an open-air Divine Liturgy at the baldachin next to the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest in honour of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follos us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos  

Sep 22, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel at Oradea Cathedral: When the church is full, the community takes the form of a cross directed to the Resurrection

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said on Sunday, at the consecration of the Diocesan Cathedral in Oradea, that churches are places where we learn the mystery of the Cross and the Resurrection. The cross plan of our churches also shapes the community of believers present in a cross facing the altar of Sacrifice and Resurrection, on…

Sep 22, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu