Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Archbishop backs Suceava robotics team ahead of U.S. competition

Archbishop Calinic of Suceava and Rădăuți blessed members of the “Royal Engineers” robotics team from the National College “Stephen the Great” in Suceava ahead of their departure for the Michiana Premier Event 2026 in the United States. The meeting took place on Thursday, June 11, at the Archdiocesan Centre in Suceava, where Archbishop Calinic offered…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese launches ‘Warm Hearts’ Support Programme for families in UK

The Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has launched the “Warm Hearts” project through its Social and Philanthropic Department in response to the multiple challenges faced by Romanian families across the diocese. The programme is being implemented in partnership with institutions serving the Romanian community in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland,…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

In Vasco da Gama’s birthplace, Romanian Orthodox Bishop urges faithful to follow Christ

His Grace Bishop Timotei of Spain and Portugal told Romanian faithful on Sunday that “following God is a great calling” during celebrations marking the patronal feast of the Romanian Orthodox Parish of Saint Bartholomew in Sines, Portugal, the birthplace of explorer Vasco da Gama. His Grace celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate, Foreign Ministry launch €50,000 aid initiative for Gaza Christians and vulnerable civilians

The Romanian Patriarchate and Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) have announced a €50,000 financial contribution to support the Christian community in the Gaza Strip, as well as other individuals and communities facing severe humanitarian hardship. The humanitarian assistance initiative complements Romania’s ongoing efforts to support the civilian population in Gaza. The project, officially titled…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese voices support for Romanians amid Northern Ireland unrest

The Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has expressed its support and solidarity with Romanians living in Northern Ireland amid recent outbreaks of violence and social tensions that have affected numerous individuals and families. “The Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland remains in constant contact with representatives of the…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton launches fundraiser to buy permanent church home

A Romanian Orthodox parish in Northampton, central England, has launched a fundraising campaign to purchase its own place of worship as its growing congregation seeks a permanent home. The Romanian Orthodox Parish of the Entry of the Mother of God into the Temple currently holds services in an Anglican church made available for its use,…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania Marks First National Day of Remembrance for Victims of 1990 Mineriad

Romania on Monday marked for the first time the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the June 13–15, 1990 Mineriad and Anti-Democratic Repression, according to the national news agency Agerpres. The observance was established under Law No. 93/2026, promulgated on June 10 by Romania’s president, the Presidential Administration said in a press release.…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate expresses concern over attack on Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

The Romanian Patriarchate has expressed deep concern and sadness over the attack on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of the most important centres of Orthodox spirituality and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Any damage inflicted upon a place of worship and a monument of such religious, historical and cultural value represents a loss for all…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew celebrates name day on Imbros with Romanian and Bulgarian Patriarchs

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew celebrated his name day last Thursday on his native island of Imbros, Turkey, where he concelebrated the Divine Liturgy with Patriarch Daniel of Romania and Patriarch Daniil of Bulgaria. Speaking about his heavenly patron, the Ecumenical Patriarch said that the Apostle Bartholomew “brought to Christ peoples, nations and different tongues.”…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolis of Bessarabia launches mobile educational program for children across Republic of Moldova

The Social Mission Diaconia of the Metropolis of Bessarabia has launched the sixth edition of its Ludobus – Messenger of Electrical Safety project, which will bring educational activities to children in ten localities across the Republic of Moldova this summer. The Ludobus is a minibus equipped with a mobile library of creative games that travels…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Assist. Bishop Sofian at Cernica Monastery: Holiness is the health of soul and body as God intended it

Assistant Bishop Sofian of Brașov said on Sunday at Cernica Monastery that holiness represents “the health of the soul and body” as God intended human beings to live. The assistant bishop to the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Germany, Austria and Luxembourg celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the monastery’s St Nicholas Church, where he spoke about…

Jun 10, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu