Aurelian Iftimiu

Ecumenical Patriarch to journalists: Good is the news, and good news stands at the centre of the Christian life

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople said last week during a visit to the Athens headquarters of the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation that, contrary to a common journalistic view, “good itself is the news”. “According to a journalistic opinion which we personally do not share, news does not hide in goodness, and goodness does not constitute…

May 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian charity priest says family dysfunction and isolation fuel addictions

Fr Alin Nica, coordinator of the hospital and charity clergy within the Archdiocese of Bucharest, said on Sunday in an interview with Radio România Cultural that many addictions emerge when dysfunctions exist within the family. The priest explained that interpersonal relationships are increasingly affected by today’s culture, which emphasises immediate, effortless satisfaction. “Many addictions appear…

May 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox bishop calls for dialogue between spiritual life and psychology

His Grace Assistant Bishop Damaschin of Dorna from the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți gave an interview as part of the Hristocentric project in which he addressed one of the most sensitive issues of our time: the relationship between spiritual life and psychology, the need for interdisciplinary dialogue, and the search for the integral healing…

May 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Peter Peterson, benefactor and promoter of Romanian Orthodox sacred art, laid to rest in Bucharest

Peter Peterson, a generous promoter of Orthodox sacred art and supporter of churches, was laid to rest on Saturday by a large assembly of clergy led by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești at Saint Anthony Church – Curtea Veche in Bucharest. The bishop was joined in prayer by clergy from the Patriarchal Administration, the…

May 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Mount Athos Elder Saint Dionysius of Colciu commemorated 22 years after repose

Monday marks 22 years since the repose of Saint Dionysius of Colciu, one of the great Romanian spiritual elders of Mount Athos. Saint Dionysius was born on 22 September 1909 in Vorniceni, Romania, into a large, devout family, the youngest of eight children. At baptism, he received the name Dumitru. His childhood was marked by…

May 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian ambassador to Cyprus highlights Orthodox ties during farewell visit to Archbishop George

Romanian Ambassador Dan Mihalache paid a visit on Saturday to Archbishop George of New Justiniana and All Cyprus, highlighting the close relations between the sister Orthodox Churches of Romania and Cyprus. The meeting took place in the context of the Romanian diplomat concluding his mandate in Cyprus after five years in office. In a message…

May 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop Atanasie marks first year leading Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

His Eminence Atanasie Rusnac marked on Sunday the one-year anniversary of his enthronement as the first Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a recently established eparchy created to address the pastoral needs of the large Romanian community in the United Kingdom. The anniversary was marked in London through a series of cultural…

May 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel says divine grace offers ‘holy, endless and unchanging love’

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania explained on Sunday that the Saviour Jesus Christ reveals to the Samaritan woman the meaning of true love: “The living water, or divine grace, is a holy, endless and unchanging love, an unfading and unfailing love, in contrast to earthly and worldly love, which is limited, changeable and often…

May 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel honours Royal Family at 160 years since enthronement of Romania’s first king

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent a message to Crown Princess Margareta of Romania on the occasion of Romania’s National Independence Day and the traditional royal celebration of 10 May, highlighting the enduring spiritual and historical significance of the Romanian Royal House. In his message, the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church described the…

May 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Historic Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest marks 368 years since consecration

Three hundred and sixty-eight years have passed since the consecration of the historic Patriarchal Cathedral of Saints Constantine and Helen in Bucharest. Construction of the Patriarchal Cathedral began in the mid-17th century at the initiative of Prince Constantin Șerban Basarab and his wife, Lady Bălașa, as an offering of thanksgiving to God for the restoration…

May 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in UK marks first year of Archbishop Atanasie’s enthronement

The Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is marking one year since the enthronement of His Eminence Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with a liturgical programme at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of St George the Great Martyr. The events will begin on Friday at 6:00 p.m. with the service of…

May 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu