Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ignatie of Huși: Church, Referendum, Reset

Following the referendum that was organized in Romania to define marriage in the Constitution as union between a man and a woman only, His Grace Bishop Ignatie of Huși expressed his point of view in an article entitled Church, Referendum, Reset. Church, Referendum, Reset: full text Victorious or defeated The referendum has passed. It was…

Oct 11, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch John X of Antioch to pay irenic visit to Serbia

His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch and All East will pay an irenic visit to Serbia on October 11-19. According to the website of the Serbian Orthodox Church, His Beatitude will be welcomed Thursday, October 11, at St Michael the Archangel Cathedral in Belgrade where a doxology will be celebrated. On Sunday, October 14,…

Oct 10, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Synaxis of All Orthodox Saints of Iberian Peninsula celebrated for first time at Zaragoza

The Synaxis of All Orthodox Saints of the Iberian Peninsula was celebrated for the first time on Sunday at the Dormition of the Theotokos Romanian Parish in Zaragoza, Spain. The Divine Liturgy and the proclamation ceremony were led by His Eminence Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe. Concelebrants included Bishop Nestor of Korsun (Moscow…

Oct 9, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Press release regarding marriage referendum: An incomplete success calls for more hope and activity

Following the voiding of the referendum on marriage redefinition held on October 6-7, 2018, the Romanian Patriarchate urges spiritual unity and the continuing defense of the blessed family by God. In the context of the referendum, the Romanian Orthodox Church fulfilled its civic and moral mission in the public space, where the Church affirmed and…

Oct 8, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox Academy of Crete celebrates 50th anniversary

Several religious and cultural manifestations were organized on October 2-4, 2018, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Orthodox Academy of Crete. The events organized at Kolymbari, Crete, were chaired by His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Participants On behalf of the Romanian Patriarch, the festivities were attended by His Grace Bishop Visarion of Tulcea. Also…

Oct 8, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Message of the 9th Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America (full text)

The 9th Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America has issued a message at the end of their annual meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, in which the bishops reaffirm the need for unity and cooperation between the dioceses of different jurisdictions in the US. Message of the 9th Assembly of Canonical Orthodox…

Oct 8, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Bulgarian Patriarchate expresses categorical support for Romania marriage referendum

In a message sent to the Romanian Orthodox Church, the Bulgarian Patriarchate expressed their absolute support regarding the organization of the 6-7 October referendum aiming to define marriage in the Romanian Constitution as union between a man and a woman only. Bulgarian Patriarchate supports Romania marriage referendum: full text As member of Christ’s One, Holy,…

Oct 5, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

CROCEU meeting in Sofia addresses role of family in European society

The place and the role of family in European society is one of the topics discussed in Sofia, Bulgaria, at the meeting of the Committee of Representatives of the Orthodox Churches to the European Union – CROCEU. The general theme of the meeting is ‘The factors of enhancing cohesion in European Society’. The CROCEU meeting…

Oct 4, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

USA Orthodox Bishops aim to intensify cooperation between jurisdictions

The canonical Orthodox bishops in the United States of America aim to enhance spiritual unity, communication, and cooperation among the parishes of various jurisdictions situated in the same geographic areas. The canonical Orthodox hierarchs in the United States met this week in Cleveland, Ohio, for their ninth annual meeting under the chairmanship of the Greek Archbishop Demetrios of…

Oct 4, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou speaks in Bucharest about universal priesthood

The Very Rev. Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou spoke Tuesday evening about universal priesthood during a conference held at the Bucharest Faculty of Orthodox Theology. ‘Since the beginning and the end of all things is Jesus Christ, we always begin by invoking his name and making the sign of the Holy Cross,’ he said. Archimandrite Zacharias shared…

Oct 4, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest Faculty of Orthodox Theology Ex Dean Rev Stefan Buchiu awarded the Patriarchal Cross

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Wednesday honoured the ex-dean of the Patriarch Justinian Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest Rev. Stefan Buchiu with the highest distinction in the Romanian Patriarchate, the Patriarchal Cross. The event took place at the Romanian Saints’ Hall of the patriarchal residence. As noted by the Patriarch in his speech, this…

Oct 4, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu