Aurelian Iftimiu

Why does the National Cathedral bear the name of the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral?

Starting with the Great Union centenary, Romanians will be able to pay tribute to the national heroes in the National Cathedral of Bucharest, which is to be consecrated by Patriarch Daniel of Romania next year in the month of November. The Cathedral will be dedicated to the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, a…

Aug 9, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate urges protection of children’s life and health

The discovery of the vaccine as a method of prevention and medical treatment was a very important step made by modern medicine. Thus, very serious illnesses have been eradicated, millions of lives have been saved and the people’s quality of life has improved significantly. Vaccines are of particular importance in the prevention of diseases and…

Aug 8, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

19 Patriarch Daniel spiritual quotes on fasting

When fast is accompanied with God-pleasing deeds, man is transformed into a light among people and a chosen vessel of God’s glory. We fast because we love Christ the Lord and we wish to nurture ourselves with the words of the Gospel, the words of the Scriptures, the words that we listen to during the…

Aug 8, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Through the Transfiguration God’s glory is conveyed to humans, Patriarch Daniel says

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel attended the Divine Liturgy celebrated on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord at St George chapel of his patriarchal residence during which he spoke about how God’s glory is conveyed to humans through the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. The Transfiguration is the feast of glory and joy, the feast…

Aug 7, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Venerable Paphnutius the Iconographer has officially been declared a Saint

Metropolitan Laurentiu of Transylvania on Sunday officially declared Venerable Paphnutius – Pârvu the Iconographer a Saint of the Orthodox Church in front of thousands of believers at Robaia Monastery within the Archdiocese of Argeş and Muscel. His Eminence Metropolitan Laurenţiu presided over the Divine Liturgy at which concelebrated several hierarchs of the Romanian Orthodox Church:…

Aug 7, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Canonization ceremony of Venerable Paphnutius the Iconographer to take place on August 6

The official liturgical proclamation of the canonization of Venerable Paphnutius the Iconographer will take place this Sunday, on the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The glorification of the newest Romanian Orthodox saint will be celebrated at Robaia Monastery in the Archdiocese of Argeș and Muscel, following the Divine Liturgy. The liturgical program will…

Aug 3, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Newly ordained Bishop Damaschin of Dorna consecrates first church together with Archbishop Pimen of Suceava

His Eminence Pimen, Archbishop of Suceava and Rădăuţi, and the Assistant Bishop Damaschin of Dorna consecrated Sunday, 30 July 2017, the Salaş Skete of the Putna Monastery in Suceava County. This was the first consecration of a church performed by His Grace Damaschin after his ordination as bishop on July 23. After the consecration service,…

Aug 1, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: The philanthropic work of the Church stems from the Gospel of Christ’s merciful love

In his homily delivered on the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said that we ought to give thanks to God for the gifts received and help, in our turn, those in need. The Patriarch of Romania offered his reflections on the Gospel passage from Matthew 14:14-22 read during the Divine Liturgy celebrated…

Jul 31, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Former Romanian Patriarchs Justin (†1986) and Teoctist (†2007) commemorated at the Patriarchal Cathedral

His Grace Varlaam of Ploiesti, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, officiated July 29 a memorial service for the rest of the souls of the former Romanian Patriarchs Justin (†1986) and Teoctist (†2007). In his homily delivered Saturday at the Patriarchal Cathedral, Bishop Varlaam pointed to the fact that this year we commemorate Patriarch Justin’s 31st…

Jul 31, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges to pray for Church discipline and unity

The Statute and Regulations Committee of the Romanian Orthodox Church held its working session on 27-28 July 2017 at the patriarchal residence in Bucharest. The Patriarch of Romania chaired the meeting, during which were studied the statutory and regulatory provisions regarding the discipline of clergymen of all degrees: deacons, priests, and bishops. In this regard,…

Jul 28, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanians in Turkey offer prayers to Virgin Martyr Paraskeva on her feast day

Romanian Orthodox faithful living in Istanbul gathered Wednesday, 26 July 2017, at St Paraskeva – Pikridion Church to honour the feast of the Holy Virgin Martyr Paraskeva of Rome. On the patronal feast of the Romanian parish in Istanbul, His Eminence Elpidophoros, Metropolitan of Bursa, presided over the Divine Liturgy with Fr Sergiu-Marcel Vlad, rector…

Jul 27, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu