Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada to mark 10th anniversary with liturgical and cultural events

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada marks this year a decade since its establishment, with a series of religious and cultural events scheduled for 8–10 May. The celebrations will take place at the Cathedral of Saint George the Great Martyr and Saints Epictetus and Astion in Saint-Hubert, Canada. Anniversary Programme The programme will open on…

May 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel receives Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon at Patriarchal Residence

On Thursday, 30 April 2026, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania welcomed His Eminence Emmanuel of Chalcedon at the Patriarchal Residence. He was accompanied by Archimandrite Aetios Nikiforos, the Grand Ecclesiarch and Director of the Patriarchal Office. Patriarch Daniel welcomed the guests to the Romanian Patriarchate and highlighted the longstanding relations of friendship between the…

May 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania marks War Veterans Day with military and religious ceremony in Bucharest

War Veterans Day was marked on Wednesday with a military and religious ceremony at the Monument of the Heroes of the Nation, in front of the Carol I National Defence University in Bucharest. The Te Deum service was officiated by a group of military chaplains. Fr Ciprian Ioniță, Patriarchal Counsellor and coordinator of the Social-Philanthropic…

Apr 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew encourages promotion of Romanian cultural values during meeting with ICR Istanbul Director

Dragoș Tiberiu Niță, Director of the Romanian Cultural Institute Dimitrie Cantemir Istanbul, met on Wednesday with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople. In a post on his personal Facebook page, Dragoș Tiberiu Niță said the Ecumenical Patriarch encouraged him to continue “promoting Romanian cultural and spiritual values in an international context.” He added…

Apr 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew receives Patriarch John X of Antioch at the Phanar

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople received on Tuesday His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch at the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Phanar district of Constantinople. The visit took place as Patriarch John X wished to convey his Paschal greetings personally to the Ecumenical Patriarch, following an invitation from Patriarch Bartholomew. The Primate…

Apr 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Senate backs 2027 as “Year of Romania’s Independence” to mark 150th anniversary

The Romanian Senate adopted on Wednesday a legislative proposal designating 2027 as the “Year of Romania’s Independence,” marking 150 years since the proclamation of state independence. The draft law has been forwarded to the Chamber of Deputies of Romania, which serves as the decision-making body in this case. Under the Senate-approved version, Parliament, the Presidential…

Apr 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Archdiocese backs campaign for GCSE Romanian Language Exam in UK

The Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has expressed support for the introduction of Romanian as a national GCSE examination subject in the British education system, during a conference held on Monday at the UK Parliament. The conference brought together representatives from diplomatic, parliamentary and educational sectors, alongside members of the Romanian…

Apr 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

New day centre for elderly to be built in Câmpulung Moldovenesc under Saint Elizabeth of Pasărea’s patronage

A new social day centre for elderly and vulnerable persons will be built in Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Suceava County, Romania, under the patronage of Saint Elizabeth of Pasărea. The works were blessed on 22 April by the Archdiocese’s Assistant Bishop Damaschin of Dorna, through the blessing of the site and foundation for the project entitled “Day…

Apr 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

500-year-old church linked to Cozia Monastery set for restoration

The Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Seaca village, Olt County, Romania, is set to be restored, preserving a place of worship more than 500 years old that once belonged to Cozia Monastery. According to Poboru mayor Iulian Bărăscu, the church dates back to 1518 and has a rich history linked…

Apr 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Archaeologists confirm historic burial ground at Iași church after human remains found

Archaeologists have confirmed the existence of an old cemetery surrounding the Church of Saints Athanasius and Cyril in Iași after human remains were uncovered during restoration works at the historic church. The discovery includes 57 human skeletons believed to belong to the cemetery that existed in the churchyard until 1946. The Church of Saints Athanasius…

Apr 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romfilatelia issues postal tribute to Synaxis of the Holy Romanian Women

Romfilatelia has issued a commemorative postal stationery item dedicated to the Synaxis of the Holy Romanian Women, marking the inclusion in the Church calendar of the 16 women saints canonised by the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church and proclaimed in 2026. The philatelic piece reproduces the icon of the Synaxis, highlighting the portraits…

Apr 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu