Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel congratulates Orthodox Students Association on 30th anniversary

The representatives of the branches of the Association of Romanian Orthodox Christian Students (ASCOR) were welcomed Sunday at the Patriarchate’s Palace by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel who congratulated them for the Association’s 30th anniversary ‘of existence and activity, of service to the Church and the country.’ The Patriarch praised the organization for its presence in the life…

Jul 21, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Hierarchs of Muntenia and Dobrudja propose seven new church orders dedicated to Romanian Saints

The Assembly of Bishops of the Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobrudja discussed the establishment of seven new church orders dedicated to Romanian Saints during a meeting held at the Patriarchal Residence on Monday evening. Patriarch Daniel, who chaired the meeting of the Metropolitan Synod, explained that there are many patriarchal orders, but there is no…

Jul 21, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod meets under special conditions: First ever working session held at Patriarchate’s Palace

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church has met for the first time at the Patriarchate’s Palace under special conditions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. The working session started Tuesday morning at Patriarch Teoctist Aula Magna, a room that has hosted only solemn sessions of the Holy Synod until now. Usually, the Holy Synod…

Jul 21, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod elects new Archbishop of Suceava and Rădăuți

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church has elected the new Archbishop of Suceava and Rădăuți, following the repose of the 90-year-old Archbishop Pimen Suceveanul. The members of the Holy Synod met under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel for a working session at the Patriarchal Palace on Tuesday. The Holy Synod elected…

Jul 21, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian President proclaims Law establishing National Day of Brancoveanu Martyrs and of Awareness of Violence against Christians

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Thursday signed the decree proclaiming August 16 as National Day of Remembrance of the Brancoveanu Martyrs and of Awareness of Violence against Christians. This new National Day aims to inform the public, including young people, about the role of Christianity in the history of Romania and the ongoing nature and extent…

Jul 17, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel of Romania to prayerfully celebrate his 69th birthday

On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church will celebrate his 69th birthday. On this occasion, a prayer of thanksgiving to God will be offered during the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral. After the Divine Liturgy, at 11.30 a.m., a Te Deum service will be held as…

Jul 17, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Bishop Timotei attends memorial ceremony for Covid-19 victims at Madrid Royal Palace

Invited by King Felipe VI, His Grace Bishop Timotei of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Spain and Portugal attended a ceremony at Madrid’s Royal Palace in memory of the almost 30,000 people who have died from the coronavirus pandemic in the country on Thursday. Tributes were paid to the victims of COVID-19, as well as…

Jul 17, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Cluj Metropolitan praises ‘charismatic patriarch for atypical times’ Daniel on 69th birthday

Metropolitan Andrei of Cluj wrote an article in a local publication about His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel who will soon celebrate his 69th birthday. The Metropolitan of Cluj, Maramures and Salaj calls the Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church ‘a charismatic patriarch for atypical times’ and ‘a strong patriarch for difficult times.’ “And, we would not…

Jul 16, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Bessarabia Metropolitan about his Patron Saint Apostle Peter: Even his shadow caused healing

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia celebrated his patron saint the Apostle Peter at St John the Theologian metropolitan chapel in Chisinau on Sunday. The Orthodox Metropolis of Bessarabia observes the unrevised Julian calendar, thus celebrating the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul on July 12. During his sermon, the Metropolitan praised Saint…

Jul 16, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Photo Gallery | Summer patronal feast at Chapel of National Cathedral – 2020

On July 12, 2020, the Chapel of the National Cathedral held its summer patronal feast dedicated to the Prodromitissa Icon of the Mother of God. A replica of this Wonderworking Icon is enshrined inside the Chapel since 2011. On this occasion, His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova, the assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest,…

Jul 16, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

All-night vigil for Prodromitissa Icon of Mother of God at National Cathedral’s Chapel – 2020 (Photo Gallery)

The celebrations in honour of the Prodromitissa Icon of the Mother of God began Saturday evening, July 11, 2020, with the all-night vigil held at the Chapel of the National Cathedral in Bucharest. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos & on Instagram: @Basilica.ro

Jul 13, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu