Aurelian Iftimiu

Putna Monastery holds celebrations of St Stephen the Great in absence of Abp Pimen for first time

For the first time since the canonization of Ruler Prince Saint Stephen the Great (1992), the Saint’s feast day was celebrated at Putna Monastery in the absence of Archbishop Pimen of Suceava, abbot Melchisedec Velnic noted Thursday. The celebrations took place in special conditions caused by the pandemic. The abbot of Putna also lamented the…

Jul 4, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Blue Quarantine Story: Illustrations by Romanian artist show harsh reality of doctors during coronavirus outbreak

The Romanian artist Luminița Pătrățeanu created mindful illustrations that reflect on the world’s current situation and capture the harsh reality of doctors who sacrifice themselves to take care of people. The illustrations went on display this week at the Municipal Emergency Hospital in Moinesti under the title ‘Blue Quarantine Story.’ The outdoor exhibition was opened…

Jul 3, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Photo Gallery: Patriarch Daniel presides over Divine Liturgy on feast of Holy Apostles Peter and Paul 2020

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church presided over the Divine Liturgy on the feast day of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest on Monday, June 29, 2020. Concelebrant for the Divine Liturgy included His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova, the assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of…

Jul 1, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

World’s oldest man dies aged 111 and 8 months – less than a month after taking title

Dumitru Comănescu was aged 111 years and eight months old when he passed away on Saturday – just under one month after inheriting the title of the oldest living man in the world. The oldest man in the world has died less than one month after scooping the impressive title. Romanian Dumitru Comanescu was 111-years-old…

Jul 1, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel sends condolences for loss of National Cathedral great engineer Constantin Pavel

Patriarch Daniel expressed his deep sorrow for the loss of Professor Constantin Pavel, ‘the great construction engineer of the National Cathedral.’ Professor Constantin Pavel reposed in the Lord on June 25 at the age of 84. Patriarch Daniel said he was ‘a creative spirit’ with ‘innovative ingenuity and scientific rigor,’ being one of the best…

Jul 1, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

In our Christianity there are no extremes, Archbishop Teodosie stresses

During his sermon on the patronal feast of the Orthodox Cathedral in Constanta Monday, Archbishop Teodosie of Tomis said that Romanians are ‘the Apostles’ batch of dough’ and that is why in Romanian Christianity there are no extremes. The Archbishop of Tomis noted that all the Apostles, except for John, have suffered a martyr’s death,…

Jul 1, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Saints Peter and Paul are teachers of faith, repentance and Church mission in the world, Patriarch Daniel says

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel Monday presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest for the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.  During his homily, the Patriarch of Romania highlighted the main characteristics of the two Apostles, noting that they were different as regards their intellectual and spiritual formation, as well…

Jul 1, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel congratulates people for wearing protection mask and keeping social distance

After the Divine Liturgy held Monday for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel thanked the people for joining the common prayer and urged them to adhere the basic measures for protection against COVID-19. ‘We thank all of you for coming and attending the Divine…

Jun 29, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Oldest living man, Dumitru Comanescu, receives Patriarchal Cross

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has awarded the Romanian super-centenarian Dumitru Comanescu with the highest distinction of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Romanian engineer Dumitru Comanescu, a Bucharest resident who is 111 years and 7 months old, has become the oldest living man in the world after British Bob Weighton died on May 28 at the age…

Jun 25, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Blessed Relics of St Gregory the Teacher carried in procession for first time in history

Priests and believers carried a wonderworking icon of the Theotokos and the blessed relics of the Wallachian Metropolitan Saint Gregory the Teacher during a 162 km long procession that passed through 17 localities on Saturday. This was the first time when the holy relics of Saint Gregory the Teacher were taken out of Caldarusani Monastery,…

Jun 25, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Photos | International Day of the Romanian Blouse: a part of Orthodox-IA

Ia, the Romanian blouse, is an important item of clothing within the traditional folk costume worn by women and celebrated on June 24 every year on the International Day of the Romanian Blouse. Initiated and coordinated by the online community “La Blouse Roumaine”, the event is a good opportunity to promote a nice Romanian tradition and…

Jun 25, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu