Aurelian Iftimiu

Celebrations of St Demetrius the New begin in Bucharest

On Thursday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed the holy relics of Saint Demetrius the New and Saint Callinicus of Cernica at the outdoor altar next to the Patriarchal Cathedral marking the beginning of the celebrations of Bucharest’s spiritual protector Saint Demetrius of Basarabov. According to tradition, on the feast of St Demetrius other holy relics…

Oct 25, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod begins working session, examines canonization of Bessarabian hierarch

The Holy Synod of the Romania Orthodox Church has begun its working session at the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. In his opening speech, the Chairman of the Holy Synod noted that the agenda includes the canonization request for the Bessarabian Bishop Dionisie Erhan, ‘a supporter of Bessarabia’s…

Oct 25, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Relics of two Romanian Saints offered to Vatopedi Monastery

At the request of Vatopedi Monastery, the Romanian Patriarchate hass offered particles of the holy relics of two Romanian Saints who are closely connected with this monastic settlement on Mount Athos. The reliquary containing fragments of the relics of Saint George of Cernica and Saint Gregory the Teacher was brought Wednesday, October 24, to Vatopedi…

Oct 25, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Tomis Archbishop celebrates Divine Liturgy of St James at Constanta Cathedral

His Eminence Archbishop Teodosie of Tomis on Tuesday celebrated the Divine Liturgy of Saint James at the Orthodox Cathedral in Constanta. The Liturgy of Saint James is considered to be the oldest surviving liturgy developed for general use in the Church. The Jacobite Liturgy is commonly celebrated two times a year, on October 23, the…

Oct 24, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ignatie of Huși: I’ve found genuine, simple, beautiful faith in Vaslui

‘After one year, I can say that two aspects could be considered more intense and nuanced than the intuitions I had in the West: people’s faith and the living standard in rural areas.’ ‘I’ve found a genuine, simple and beautiful faith. Without any urban sophistication, even though the act of Christian faith was born in…

Oct 24, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Feast of Saint Demetrios the New, Protector of Bucharest: Schedule of Events

The traditional pilgrimage organized every year by the Romanian Patriarchate and the Archdiocese of Bucharest on the Feast of Saint Demetrios the New, Protector of Bucharest, celebrated on Oct. 27, will take place on October 25-29, 2018, according to the following schedule: Thursday, October 25, the Path of the Saints Procession will begin at 12.00…

Oct 23, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Our Saviour Jesus Christ transforms the healed man in a steadfast missionary: Patriarch Daniel

‘Our Saviour transforms the man He had healed into a steadfast missionary to his city, to tell everyone how much God has done for him,’ Patriarch Daniel said on Sunday addressing the congregation at the National Cathedral’s Chapel in Bucharest. His Beatitude the Patriarch of Romania offered his reflections on the gospel passage from Luke…

Oct 23, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox Patriarchs of Serbia, Antioch sign joint statement: full text

The Orthodox Patriarchs of Antioch and Serbia have signed a joint statement following the irenic visit of His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch to the Serbian Orthodox Church. The Patriarch of Antioch and All East visited Serbia on October 11-19, 2018. Joint Statement of the Serbian and Antiochian Orthodox Patriarchates: full text BELGRADE –…

Oct 22, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Moscow Patriarchate severs ties with Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

At its working session on Monday, October 15, 2018, the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church resolved to cut all ties with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople following their decisions regarding the church situation in Ukraine. The Holy Synod of the Russian Church has learned ‘with profound pain’ about the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s report published…

Oct 19, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Patra St Andrew’s Cross placed on a new marble base

The reliquary containing fragments of the holy cross on which St Andrew suffered martyrdom in the first century was placed on Wednesday on a new marble base inside St Andrew’s Cathedral in Patra, Greece. According to the Patra Metropolis, the base consists of three levels and was made by specialists at the initiative of His…

Oct 19, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Polish Orthodox Church to celebrate 100th anniversary of Polish independence

The office of the Holy Synod of the Polish Orthodox Church has announced that it will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Poland’s regaining of independence with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. The central event will be held on Sunday, October 28 at the Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene in Warsaw, with the Divine Liturgy…

Oct 19, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu