Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox Churches and EU Officials mark 1,400 years of Akathist Hymn at Brussels event

Representatives of the Orthodox sister Churches and European Union institutions on Wednesday marked the 1,400th anniversary of the first chanting of the Akathist Hymn of the Mother of God at an event in Brussels. The gathering was organised by the Committee of Representatives of the Orthodox Churches to the European Union (CROCEU) and took place…

Apr 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop says service and brotherly love key to peace in the world

His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia, on Sunday, underscored the importance of serving one’s neighbour and cultivating brotherly love as essential to ensuring peace in the world. The hierarch celebrated at the Chapel of the National Cathedral, explaining that “the Gospel read today shows the Saviour Christ making His final journey to Jerusalem…

Apr 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Putna archimandrite says young people seek authentic fasting rooted in love, not constraint

Archimandrite Hrisostom Ciuciu of Putna Monastery said in an interview with Trinitas TV that young people have a distinctive way of understanding the spiritual life, noting that “they are the first to recognise true fasting”. The archimandrite emphasised that young people do not act out of constraint, but from inner conviction: “They do nothing unless…

Apr 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest Palm Sunday procession to start from National Cathedral for first time

On Saturday, 4 April 2026, on the eve of the great feast of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), the Romanian Patriarchate and the Archdiocese of Bucharest will organise the Palm Sunday Procession in Bucharest, with the participation of hierarchs, priests, monastics and lay faithful from Romania’s capital and Ilfov County. This…

Apr 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Jerusalem Christian leaders issue Easter appeal for peace amid Middle East conflict

Leaders of the Christian communities in Jerusalem, including the Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, issued a Paschal message calling for peace amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem underscored the gravity of the situation, stating that “a new and devastating regional war has once again plunged the…

Apr 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Southern Bessarabia Bishop marks 10th anniversary of parish near Paris, highlights true greatness as service

His Grace Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at the “Saint Anthimus the Iberian” Parish in Auvers-sur-Oise, in the Paris metropolitan area, marking the 10th anniversary of the community’s establishment. The bishop explained the Gospel of the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent, concerning the request of the sons of Zebedee.…

Apr 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Metropolitan in Americas urges honour for Christian mothers at Annunciation Liturgy in Ohio

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas called for honouring Christian mothers during an address delivered at the Romanian parish in Olmsted Township, Ohio, United States. On March 25, Metropolitan Nicolae celebrated the Divine Liturgy to mark the patronal feast of the Annunciation Parish. “Through this calling and this acceptance,…

Apr 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Bishop says nature is God’s gift during ‘Green Week’ visit to professional school

His Grace Bishop Visarion of Tulcea took part in “Green Week” activities at the “Vasile Bacalu” Professional School in Mahmudia, where he explained to pupils that nature is a gift from God to humanity. The hierarch told the children that human beings bear responsibility for the environment, as reflected in the Church’s teaching and the…

Apr 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania marks 85 years since Fântâna Albă Massacre, known as ‘Romanian Katyn’

Wednesday, 1 April, marks 85 years since the Fântâna Albă massacre, an event often referred to as the “Romanian Katyn”. In April 1941, Northern Bukovina was part of the Soviet Union following the ultimatum issued to the Kingdom of Romania in June 1940. The predominantly Romanian population was subjected to a campaign of arrests and…

Apr 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Czech Ambassador highlights role of Southern Bessarabia Diocese during visit to Cahul

The Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Moldova, Jaromír Plíšek, highlighted the role of the Diocese of Southern Bessarabia in community life during an official visit last Friday to the diocesan centre in Cahul. His Excellency was accompanied by Daniela Dragalin, development projects coordinator at the Embassy. The delegation was welcomed by…

Mar 31, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese in Hungary marks 80th anniversary with Divine Liturgy in Gyula

On Sunday, the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Gyula, Hungary, marked the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Hungary. On this occasion, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Grace Bishop Sofronie of Oradea, the first Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Hungary, together with His Grace Bishop Nicodim of Severin and Strehaia…

Mar 31, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu