Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Metropolis expands earthquake relief effort in Venezuela

The Mission Fund of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas has provided substantial financial assistance to support humanitarian relief operations in Venezuela, which was struck by a devastating earthquake last week. In just three days, the Romanian Orthodox Parish of the Holy Emperors Constantine and Helen in Caracas prepared and distributed 2,500 hot meals.…

Jul 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Antioch’s Aleppo Metropolitan makes first visit to Romanian Patriarchate

Metropolitan Ephraim of Aleppo, from the Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East, visited the Patriarchate Palace for the first time on Tuesday, Lumina Newspaper reports. Reflecting on the communion between the two Churches, the Metropolitan said: “Our Lord Jesus Christ is the One who unites us.” “This is our second visit to Romania, the…

Jul 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges Theology graduates to unite scholarship, mission and spiritual life

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has called on graduates of the Patriarch Justinian Faculty of Orthodox Theology at the University of Bucharest to combine theological scholarship with prayer, missionary witness and pastoral service, saying Orthodox theology must remain rooted in the life of the Church. In an official message addressed to the Class of 2026 for…

Jul 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Athonite monks present relics of newly canonised Saints to Ecumenical Patriarch

Romanian monks from the Holy Mount Athos presented Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I with relics of three recently canonised Romanian Athonite Saints on Monday: St Dionysius of Colciu Cell, St Petronius of Prodromos Skete, and St Niphon of Prodromos Skete. The holy relics were brought by a delegation comprising Hieroschemamonk Dionisie Alb, Abbot of the Cell…

Jul 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Nicodim Munteanu’s legacy as Bible translator and Orthodox scholar

Patriarch Nicodim Munteanu was responsible for almost the entire translation of the Romanian Bible published in 1944, in addition to producing dozens of translations and original theological works. Working directly from the Greek text of the Septuagint, Patriarch Nicodim translated fifty-one books of Holy Scripture into Romanian—twenty-four Old Testament books and the entire New Testament.…

Jun 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

St Philotimia of Râmeț proclaimed locally as model of holy family life

The local proclamation of St Philotimia of Râmeț took place on Monday at Râmeț Monastery in Alba County. On the occasion, His Eminence Metropolitan Laurențiu of Transylvania said the saint’s life demonstrates that “holiness can be lived within the family, not only in monasteries”. Before the Divine Liturgy, a procession was held with the relics…

Jun 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

On This Day: Metropolitan Nicodim Munteanu elected Patriarch of Romania in 1939

Eighty-seven years ago today, Metropolitan Nicodim Munteanu was elected Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, succeeding Patriarch Miron Cristea. Nicodim Munteanu was born Nicolae on 6 December 1864 in the village of Pipirig, Neamț County, into a devout farming family. At the age of fourteen, he entered the monastic community of Pocrov Skete near Neamț…

Jun 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Sts Peter and Paul are teachers of faith, repentance and the Church’s unity

“Sts Peter and Paul are for us teachers of faith and repentance, of forgiveness, of the unity of the Church and of the holiness of Christian life,” His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said on Monday, as the Church celebrated the feast of the two chief Apostles. “They teach us to pray without ceasing, to perform good…

Jun 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Holy Baptism is the foundation of new life in Christ; Message to Pavleia Congress

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church sent an official message to participants in the 32nd International Scientific Theological Congress Pavleia in Veria, Greece, describing the Holy Apostle Paul’s teaching on Holy Baptism as central to Christian life and the Church’s witness in the contemporary world. Addressing the congress dedicated to St Paul…

Jun 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

International ‘Pavleia’ Congress explores St Paul’s teaching on Baptism

Representatives of the Orthodox Churches, together with theologians and historians, gathered in Veria, Greece, from 26 June to 28 June 2026 for the International Scientific Congress Pavleia, which this year was dedicated to the theme ‘St Paul and Holy Baptism.’ The Romanian Orthodox Church was represented by His Grace Bishop Nicodim of Severin and Strehaia.…

Jun 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest to host 2,400 young people for International Orthodox Youth Meeting

Around 2,400 young people from Romania and abroad are expected to take part in this year’s International Orthodox Youth Meeting (ITO), which will be held in Bucharest from 31 August to 3 September. The gathering will be held under the theme Young People, the Family and the Meaning of Life in Christ, reflecting the Romanian…

Jun 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu