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Patriarch Daniel: Sign of the Holy Cross recalls Christ’s sacrificial love

“The sign of the Holy Cross reminds the world of the sacrificial love of the Lord Jesus Christ,” His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel emphasised on Monday at the historic St George the Great Martyr Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence. His Beatitude explained that the veneration of the Holy Cross dates back to the apostolic period and…

Sep 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae: Exaltation of the Holy Cross invites reflection on Christian life

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas emphasised that the Exaltation of the Holy Cross offers an “opportunity to reflect on our own understanding of the world and of our Christian life”. Beginning with the historical significance of the feast, linked to Empress Helen’s discovery of the Holy Cross and its display to the people…

Sep 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

UK Orthodox bishops warn against assisted suicide: ‘We must provide care, not killing’

Orthodox hierarchs in the United Kingdom were among the signatories of an appeal opposing the legalisation of assisted suicide. “We must provide care, not killing,” the bishops said. The letter was published ahead of the return to the British Parliament of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would have allowed terminally ill…

Sep 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolis of Bessarabia marks 34 years since restoration after Soviet rule

Monday marked 34 years since the Diocesan Assembly in Chișinău decided, on 14 September 1992, to reactivate the Metropolis of Bessarabia. The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church noted the decision on 19 December 1992 through a Patriarchal and Synodal Act, recognising it as an autonomous metropolis following the unrevised calendar, an integral part…

Sep 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese advances construction of cultural and missionary centre in Melbourne

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Australia and New Zealand has announced it will continue construction of the St Dumitru Stăniloae Cultural and Missionary Centre, the episcopal chapel, and facilities for the Romanian school in Melbourne. With support from Romania’s Department for Romanians Abroad, which provided funding of 2 million lei, the project is entering its…

Sep 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Mihail blesses new church cross at Romanian Orthodox parish in New Zealand

His Grace Bishop Mihail of Australia and New Zealand celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at the Dormition of the Mother of God Parish in Christchurch, New Zealand. During the service, he also blessed the cross to be installed on the church tower. His Grace congratulated the city’s Romanian community, which attended the Divine Liturgy…

Sep 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Greek Finance Minister meets Patriarch Daniel, highlights strong Romania-Greece ties

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis was received by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel at the Patriarchal Residence on Saturday. “Romania and Greece are united by very strong ties that have endured for centuries,” the Greek official emphasised. Evangelia Grammatika, Ambassador of Greece to Bucharest, also attended the official visit. Discussions focused on relations between the two…

Sep 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel, European Commission Vice-President discuss stronger cooperation on education and social inclusion

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania received Roxana Mînzatu, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, during an official visit to the Patriarchal Residence on Friday, 11 September 2026. The delegation included Mara Roman, Head of the European Commission Representation in Romania; Cătălin Gheran, a member of Mînzatu’s Cabinet; Rareș Achiriloaie, Cabinet member and communications adviser;…

Sep 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania marks Huedin Romanian Martyrs Day for first time

Huedin Romanian Martyrs Day is being observed for the first time on 10 September, following its establishment under Law No. 156/2026. The commemoration brings renewed attention to the suffering of Romanians in northern Transylvania under the Horthy regime. Following the Second Vienna Award of 30 August 1940, Romania was compelled to cede northern Transylvania to…

Sep 10, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Timotei: St Anne’s relics are a ‘great blessing’ for families hoping for children

Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova of the Archdiocese of Bucharest said on Wednesday that the presence of St Anne’s relics in the Romanian capital represents “a great blessing for the entire country and especially for families who do not have children but hope to have them”. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated at St George the…

Sep 10, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel tells Bose Conference: St Pachomius bears witness to communion in Christ

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel highlighted St Pachomius the Great as a model of communion in Christ in a message sent to the 32nd International Conference on Orthodox Spirituality, being held from 8 to 12 September at Bose Monastery in Italy. The Patriarch of Romania said the legacy of St Pachomius, to whom this year’s conference…

Sep 10, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu