Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Teofan baptizes every fifth child born to priest’s family in Iași Archdiocese

His Eminence Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina on Sunday visited the Orthodox parish in Draxini, Botosani, where he officiated the Christening of infant Maria Parascheva, the fifth child of priest Ovidiu Lazarescu. Given the worrying demographic decline in Romania, His Eminence encourages families to give birth to children. As a token of appreciation for…

Nov 4, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

First Symposium of Orthodox Women Chanters to take place in Volos this November

The first ever International Symposium of Orthodox Women Chanters will take place at the end of November at the Thessalia Conference Centre of the Metropolis of Demetrias and Almyros in Volos, Greece. The Symposium agenda includes the presentation of academic papers on Byzantine music, workshops, concerts, church services and visits to local ecclesiastical monuments. The…

Nov 2, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop of Maramures remembers predecessor as ‘model of wisdom and gentleness’ on 3 year death anniversary

During a memorial service marking the third anniversary of the repose of Archbishop Justinian Chira, the Bishop of Maramures and Satmar praised his predecessor as a model of wisdom and gentleness. ‘May his words full of wisdom and gentleness, his model of a good shepherd inspire us in our ministry and help us understand that…

Nov 2, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Academy to bring Berlin Wall segment to Bucharest

The “Ion I. C. Brătianu” Institute of Political Sciences and International Relations of the Romanian Academy (ISPRI) will bring a large piece of the Berlin Wall to Bucharest, local Agerpres reported. The segment will be placed in the courtyard of the Romanian Academy and will be unveiled at 10:00 AM on November 7. “30 years…

Nov 2, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Cave of St. John the Long-Suffering opened during restorations at Kiev Caves Lavra

The Orthodox faithful now have a rare opportunity to see the place of the ascetic labors of one of the many great saints of the Kiev Caves Lavra. During the restoration work that is currently taking place in the Near Caves of the Holy Dormition-Kiev Caves Lavra, the place of asceticism of the 12th-century monk…

Nov 2, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: #Colectiv club fire four-year anniversary

An assembly of priests officiated a memorial service for the 64 victims of the Colectiv club fire at a monument at Brosteni Church in Bucharest, the closest church to the place where the fire broke out in 2015. The service marked the four-year anniversary of the fire. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow…

Nov 2, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Mourners gather at ceremony to remember victims of Colectiv club fire

Dozens of mourners gathered at Brosteni Church in Bucharest on Wednesday to remember the 64 victims of the deadly fire that broke out at Colectiv nightclub four years ago. The memorial service was officiated by an assembly of priests in front of a white monument with an angel putting hands together in prayer built by…

Oct 31, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Church and Colectiv club. What the mainstream media didn’t tell you in 2015

Four years have passed since a deadly blaze killed 64 and wounded 147 at the Colectiv rock club in Bucharest in 2015. The mainstream media wrote many stories about a lack of involvement of the Church in helping the victims, but there are several important details omitted until today. Among the first to arrive at…

Oct 31, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: October 21 – 27, 2019

Each day is a celebration, but the feast days of Saints simply add up to the joy. Here is our selection of photos from the week that has just passed, including pilgrimages, youthful moments and the joy of honouring God’s Saints. Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews We would gladly include one of your photos depicting…

Oct 30, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

4 Year Anniversary: Ceremony to remember Colectiv club fire victims

The 4th anniversary of a fire that killed 64 and wounded 147 at the Colectiv club in Bucharest in 2015 will be marked by a memorial service organized by the Archdiocese of Bucharest on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. The service will be officiated at St Nicholas – Broșteni church in Bucharest. The liturgical program includes…

Oct 29, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod meets in Bucharest for autumn session: Communique

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met on Monday, October 28, 2019, at the Synodal Hall of the Patriarchal Residence under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. During the meeting, the Holy Synod resolved to declare the year 2021 as Solemn Year of the pastoral care of Romanians abroad and Commemorative Year…

Oct 29, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu