Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian priest in Constantinople pays tribute to football coach Mircea Lucescu

Fr Sergiu Marcel Vlad, parish priest of the only Romanian Orthodox church in Constantinople, on Wednesday described Mircea Lucescu as a “successful sportsman, brilliant manager, refined intellectual and benefactor.” “The news of the passing into eternal life of Mr Mircea Lucescu has deeply saddened us, marking our separation from a complex personality,” the priest told…

Apr 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian ambassador in Portugal attends Divine Liturgy, highlights role of diaspora parishes

Romania’s ambassador to Portugal, Daniela Gîtman, attended on Sunday the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Timotei of Spain and Portugal at the Alcochete branch of the Romanian parish in Setúbal. The diplomat underscored the importance of parishes for Romanians living abroad. “With an essential contribution to preserving national spiritual traditions and the Romanian language, Romanian…

Apr 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bessarabian hierarchs back charity drive as Church and volunteers mobilise aid for vulnerable

Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia met on Saturday with teams involved in organising the 2026 “Meal of Joy” national charity campaign in the Republic of Moldova, highlighting philanthropy as an authentic expression of faith. He conveyed a message of blessing and gratitude to the Social Mission “Diaconia” of the Metropolis of Bessarabia, the Moldova Food Bank,…

Apr 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae urges Christians to witness faith in troubled world in Easter message

Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas has called on Christians to bear witness through their lives in a world “increasingly distant from God”, marked by selfishness, indifference and violence, in his Easter pastoral message. Highlighting the significance of the Resurrection, he cited Saint John Chrysostom, saying: “The day of the Resurrection…

Apr 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarch mourns death of football figure Mircea Lucescu

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church expressed “deep sorrow” at the death of Mircea Lucescu, describing him as a distinguished figure of Romanian and international sport, in a message of condolence released on Tuesday. In his statement, the Patriarch of Romania highlighted Lucescu’s dedication, professionalism and contribution to promoting the values of…

Apr 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s Easter message urges paschal joy and prayer for world peace

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church urged believers to show the joy of Christ’s Resurrection and to pray for peace in the world, in his pastoral message for Holy Pascha 2026, the most important feast of the Christian calendar. In his video message, the Patriarch of Romania emphasised that the Resurrection of…

Apr 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Raising of Lazarus prefigures Christ’s Resurrection and final judgment

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church delivered a message of spiritual renewal and hope to thousands of faithful gathered on Saturday afternoon for the Palm Sunday procession in Bucharest. Addressing pilgrims who took part in the annual event marking the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, the Patriarch of Romania described Lazarus…

Apr 6, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanians in Serbia hold first Palm Sunday procession in Diocese of Dacia Felix: We revive ancient traditions

Romanian Orthodox faithful in Serbia took part on Saturday in the first Palm Sunday procession organised within the Diocese of Dacia Felix. The event was held at the Romanian Orthodox parish in Alibunar. His Grace Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix, all clergy of the diocese, and numerous faithful attended the procession. “Our duty is to…

Apr 6, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Mount Athos abbot invites faithful to venerate relics of Saint George during Romania pilgrimage

“You will receive joy so long as you turn to Saint George with love,” said Archimandrite Alexios, Abbot of Xenophontos Monastery on Mount Athos. The Athonite abbot highlighted the significance of the forthcoming bringing of the honourable skull of the Holy Great Martyr George the Trophy-bearer to Pantocrator Monastery in Teleorman County, southern Romania, between…

Apr 6, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Greek Orthodox Church reiterates opposition to same-sex marriage and adoption after court ruling

The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Greece has reiterated its position on the recognition of civil same-sex marriages and the possibility for such couples to adopt children, the Orthodoxia News Agency reported. The statement comes after Greece’s Supreme Administrative Court ruled in March that the right of same-sex couples to adopt children is…

Apr 6, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Antiochian Metropolitan Saba visits Romanian Orthodox monastery in New York with clergy pilgrims

His Eminence Metropolitan Saba of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America visited the Romanian Orthodox Monastery of St Demetrius in Middletown, New York State. On Friday, March 27, the head of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America made a one-day pilgrimage accompanied by around 80 clergy, seminarians of the archdiocese—candidates for the priesthood…

Apr 6, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu