Aurelian Iftimiu

Neurosurgeon Stefan Mindea ordained to the priesthood: In perfect conditions, every doctor would be a priest

Archbishop Teodosie of Tomis on Monday ordained the renowned neurosurgeon Stefan Mindea to the priesthood at Vacarestii Noi Monastery in Constanta. The Archbishop of Tomis said that ‘science and faith have met’ in the person of the famous doctor ordained a priest for the church of Vacarestii Noi Monastery. Asked how he will reconcile medicine…

Jun 12, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop Justinian Chira statue unveiled in Baia Mare

A statue was placed in the courtyard of the Orthodox Cathedral of Baia Mare in memory of Archbishop Justinian Chira of blessed memory. The monument was inaugurated on Sunday, June 7, after the Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the patronal feast of the place of worship, the Diocese of Maramureş and Sătmar reports. ‘His…

Jun 11, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: June 1 -7, 2020

This is Orthodoxy in pictures beginning with Children’s Day until Pentecost Sunday, reflecting the joy of childhood and the great feast that marks the establishment of the Church. Here is our weekly selection of photos in the Orthodox world captured from June 1 to June 7, 2020. Last week’s most widely appreciated post on our…

Jun 11, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Huși Bishop remembers Fr. Mina Dobzeu as ‘a brave confessor of Christ in hostile times’

Bishop Ignatie of Huși remembered Archimandrite Mina Dobzeu as ‘a brave confessor of Christ in hostile times,’ during a memorial service last Saturday marking two years since the repose of the priest who baptised Fr Nicolae Steinhardt during communism. “After reading Father Mina’s Securitate file – which we intend to publish in full so that…

Jun 11, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Man sanctifies the place if he keeps in touch with God, Patriarch Daniel says at Cernica Monastery

On Pentecost Sunday, Patriarch Daniel spoke about the Church’s practice to bless the fruits on the feast of the descent of the Holy Spirit and to offer prayers for the entire creation. He referred to the significance of the walnut tree leaves sanctified on Sunday and stated that “man sanctifies the place if he keeps…

Jun 11, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Varlaam: The Basilica Media Centre has proved its social and spiritual utility

The Basilica Press Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate is placed under the protection of the Holy Trinity. At the Divine Liturgy celebrated on Monday in the courtyard of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, special petitions were offered for the media centre and its staff. His Grace the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, who presided…

Jun 9, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

9 things you should remember a year after Pope Francis’ visit to Romania

Last week marked one year since Pope Francis visited for the first time Romania and met with Patriarch Daniel and other members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church. During the visit and immediately afterwards, Pope Francis expressed his deep appreciation for Romania and the Romanians living in Italy, for the National Cathedral…

Jun 9, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Feast of Holy Trinity, a celebration of the Basilica Media Centre

The five institutions belonging to the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate were placed under the protection of the Holy Trinity, having as model and help the Divine Persons ‘who offer themselves to each other and work together in a perfect harmony, while their glory shows the holiness and the beauty of their eternal…

Jun 8, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church offers 4470 tablets to help distance education: Communique

After providing more than 4.3 million euros during the coronavirus pandemic, the efforts of the Church and its organizations have focused on supporting children in distance education. Romanian Orthodox Church permanently supports the education of children and young people: full text In the context of the current pandemic, the Romanian Patriarchate offers tablets or other…

Jun 4, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Heroes commemorated at National Cathedral: ‘May the martyrs of the nation be a light in our lives’

“We pray to the Lord Jesus Christ who ascended into Heaven to elevate the souls of these true martyrs of the nation, and their example to be a light in our lives because they follow the example of the sacrifice of the Saviour Jesus Christ,” said the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Ieronim of Sinaia at the…

Jun 3, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Founders of Greater Romania to be remembered in all churches across Romania on 1920 Trianon Centenary

On Thursday, June 4, 2020, during the Divine Liturgy and the memorial service for heroes held in all churches throughout the Romanian Patriarchate, will be remembered the Romanian heroes, soldiers, fighters, diplomats and all contributors to the achievement of Greater Romania between 1916 and 1918 and its international recognition, in particular by the Treaty of…

Jun 3, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu