Aurelian Iftimiu

Tens of pilgrims travel across Romania to attend celebrations of St John Chrysostom in Bucharest

For the sixth year in a row, tens of pilgrims travel across Romania from the northern parts of Maramures and Satu Mare to attend the celebrations of Saint John Chrysostom at the Chapel of the National Cathedral in Bucharest. Children and adults dressed in colourful folk costumes attended the all-night vigil and the Divine Liturgy…

Nov 14, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

For our spiritual life we need to read at least a Bible chapter a day – Metropolitan Andrei

In a message occasioned by the Bible Day observed by the Romanian Orthodox Church on Nov. 13, Metropolitan Andrei of Cluj, Maramureș and Sălaj urged the faithful to read at least a Bible chapter a day for a healthy spirituality. ‘We have at hand prayer, the participation in the Divine Liturgy and at church services,…

Nov 14, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Nectarios was a wise, enlightened hierarch full of humility: Bishop Ieronim of Sinaia

‘Saint Nectarios of Aegina, an intercessor to God with an unceasing prayer, was a wise, enlightened hierarch full of humility,’ said His Grace Bishop Ieronim of Sinaia at the patronal feast of Radu Voda Monastery in Bucharest on Saturday. During his homily, the patriarchal auxiliary bishop referred to the virtues of St Nectarios, whose devotion…

Nov 12, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: November 4 – 10, 2019

The Orthodox world as seen through a camera lens. This week’s collection of photos highlights the spread devotion to Saint Nectarios of Aegina, but also some funny moments captured by photographers. Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews We would gladly include one of your photos depicting Orthodox life in our weekly selection. All you have to…

Nov 12, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Our Church appreciates the presence and contribution of Armenians in Romania

During the opening ceremony of a photo exhibition on the history and the heritage of the Armenian Church in Romania held Saturday at the Patriarchal Palace in Bucharest, Patriarch Daniel expressed the appreciation of the Romanian Orthodox Church for the presence and the contribution of Armenians in Romania in various fields of activity including spirituality,…

Nov 12, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges not to forget those who suffered under communist regime

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a message to the Symposium organized by the Institute for Political Sciences and International Relations of the Romanian Academy to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Romanian Revolution of 1989 urging the participants not to forget those who suffered under communist regime. The message was read out…

Nov 7, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: October 28 – November 3, 2019

Last week was such a blessing. There were many occasions to help us to better understand life’s simplicity and eternal beauty. Here is a collection of thirteen photos that highlight the Orthodox world as captured by photographers. Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews We would gladly include one of your photos depicting Orthodox life in our…

Nov 6, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarch: God does not hate! Hell is the state of the soul that did not respond to love with love

The Patriarch of Romania on Sunday addressed the congregation at the Holy Archangels – Huedin Church in Bucharest and offered his reflections on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. ‘The Gospel reading we have heard today is the strongest proof that after physical death human soul continues to exist,’ His Beatitude said November…

Nov 5, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Photo Gallery: Autumn in 5 spiritual places in Bucharest

This year’s mild autumn has urged us to look for some places in Bucharest where one can enjoy the beauty of the season, but which also give us a time of respite and prayer. Darvari Skete The Darvari Skete is located in the centre of Bucharest, near Gradina Icoanei (Icon’s Garden) Park. Protected by the…

Nov 5, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Priest feeds infant while proclaiming Gospel at baptism service

An Orthodox priest was captured by a professional photographer as he was feeding a baby girl while proclaiming the Gospel at the child’s baptism service at the Ascension of the Lord Church in Podu Olt, Brasov County. During the Baptism service, infants who are about to receive this great Sacrament of the Church can sometimes…

Nov 4, 2019Aurelian 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