Aurelian Iftimiu

Let us stop for a moment the rush that defines our life – Metropolitan Teofan

At the end of the Christmas carol concert held in Iasi on Friday, Dec. 14, Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina spoke about the way we should spend Christmas urging those present to stop for a moment the rush that defines our life. The Metropolis of Moldavia and Bukovina organized a concert of Christmas carols…

Dec 19, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s Name Day 2018: In pictures

On the feast of the Holy Prophet Daniel, patron saint of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, a Te Deum was officiated at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. Officiating the Te Deum on Monday, Dec 17, 2018, was the assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, His Grace Timotei of Prahova. Photography courtesy of Mircea Florescu / Basilica.ro

Dec 18, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Patriarch to prayerfully celebrate name day

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel will celebrate his name day on Monday, December 17, 2018, when the Church commemorates the feast day of the Holy Prophet Daniel. On this occasion, the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at the Sts Constantine and Helen Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. At 12.00, a Te Deum service will be officiated as…

Dec 16, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Photo Gallery: Consecration service of new church at Techirghiol Stavropegic Monastery

On Sunday, Decmber 9, 2018, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel performed the consecration of the new church of the Patriarchal and Stavropegic Monastery of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Techirghiol. The new church is dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos, Saint Theoctistus, and Saint Daniel the Hermit. Photography courtesy of Mircea Florescu / Basilica.ro

Dec 12, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

The consecration service of an Orthodox church is the inauguration of a new gate to Heaven: Patriarch Daniel

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Sunday said that ‘the consecration service of an Orthodox Church is the inauguration of a new gate to Heaven.’ On Sunday, Dec. 9, the Patriarch of Romania consecrated the new Church of the stavropegic monastery of Techirghiol, having as concelebrants Archbishop Teodosie of Tomis, Archbishop Casian of Lower Danube, and…

Dec 12, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

20th anniversary of repose of Elder Cleopas Ilie prayerfully commemorated at Sihastria Monastery

His Grace Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia on Saturday, Dec. 8, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St Theodora Church of Sihastria Monastery commemorating Archimandrite Cleopas Ilie, one of Romania’s charismatic elders of the past century, on the 20th anniversary of his blessed repose. Elder Cleopas was an abbot of Sihastria Monastery and a well-known spiritual…

Dec 11, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

South Korea’s President seeks support for peace initiative from Ecumenical Patriarch

South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in asked for the support of the Orthodox Church for his government’s efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula and establish peace, along with its efforts to protect its natural environment, Yonhap reports. The call came in a meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew held Friday, December 7, 2018, at the Blue House…

Dec 11, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Patriarch Daniel honours Centennial Year Writing Contest Winners

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel honoured the 8 winners of the ‘100 Years in 1000 words’ writing competition marking the Centennial of Romania’s 1918 Great Union on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. The event held under the patronage of the Romanian Patriarchate’s Trinitas Radio station took place at Europa Christiana Hall of the Patriarchal Palace. More than…

Dec 5, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

New book: Diocesan Cathedrals of the Metropolitanate of Wallachia and Dobruja

A new book, ‘The Diocesan Cathedrals of the Metropolinate of Wallachia and Dobrudja,’ was recently published in English by the Basilica Publishing House of the Romanian Patriarchate providing an insight into the history of the Orthodox Cathedrals within the Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobrudja. ‘Beyond the difficulties of the building act itself, beyond all kinds…

Dec 4, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Israeli Ambassador to Bucharest Tamar Samash pays farewell visit to Romanian Patriarch Daniel

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania received Tuesday, December 4, 2018, Her Excellency the resigning Ambassador of Israel to Romania Mrs Tamar Samash at his Patriarchal Residence. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel congratulated the Ambassador for her activity in Romania and appreciated the special ties between Romania and Israel. Ambassador Tamar Samash thanked for the warm…

Dec 4, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrives in South Korea

His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew landed Monday morning at Incheon international airport at the start of his six-day visit to South Korea where he will participate in the celebrations dedicated to the 50th anniversary of St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Seoul. According to the Ecumenical Patriachate’s website, during his stay in Seoul, His Holiness will…

Dec 4, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu