Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarch Daniel marks 36 years since episcopal ordination

Wednesday marked 36 years since Patriarch Daniel, head of the Romanian Orthodox Church, was ordained bishop. On March 4, 1990—the first Sunday of Great Lent that year—he was ordained Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Timișoara, receiving the title “Bishop of Lugoj.” Patriarch Daniel was born on July 22, 1951, in the village of Dobrești,…

Mar 4, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate calls for prayer and responsibility amid Middle East escalation and Ukraine war anniversary

Amid the escalation of the military conflict in the Middle East, which has already resulted in numerous casualties, and as four years have passed since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the Romanian Patriarchate calls for prayer and responsibility, urging swift solutions for the restoration of peace and mutual understanding among nations. The devastating…

Mar 4, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Thousands join icon procession in Roman, Romania, marking Sunday of Orthodoxy

More than 2,000 pilgrims carried icons in procession through the streets of the city of Roman on the Sunday of Orthodoxy, a celebration marking the triumph of the veneration of icons in the Orthodox Church. The event was organised by the Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău in partnership with local public authorities. The procession began…

Mar 4, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian pilgrims evacuated from Israel with Church assistance amid security crisis

Romanian pilgrims in Israel have been assisted by the Representation of the Romanian Patriarchate to the Holy Places in leaving the conflict area safely. According to Archimandrite Ioan Meiu, the evacuation was carried out through the only currently safe route available — the border crossing into Egypt. “Romanian bus drivers and guides based in Israel…

Mar 4, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania marks first official Women’s Month following parliamentary approval

Sunday marked the beginning of Women’s Month in Romania, the first year the observance is being officially celebrated after Parliament approved the initiative and it was promulgated by President Nicușor Dan. According to the explanatory memorandum accompanying the adopted legislation, the law aims to highlight “the positive impact women have had on Romanian society in…

Mar 2, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania’s Foreign Ministry launches task force to boost Romanian language promotion abroad

Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) last Thursday hosted the first meeting of an inter-institutional working group aimed at enhancing cooperation in promoting the Romanian language among diaspora communities and historical Romanian minorities abroad. According to a ministry press release, the group seeks to improve coordination among institutions responsible for the study and promotion of…

Mar 2, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel marks 36 years as bishop, hailed for shaping the Church’s rhythm and ethos

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel was congratulated on Sunday at the end of the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest on the 36th anniversary of his episcopal ordination. Before delivering the congratulatory message, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești presented the volume “The Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate, New Romanian Saints and the Consecration…

Mar 2, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel says icons invite us to prayer, holiness and communion on Sunday of Orthodoxy

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel underscored on Sunday the essential role of holy icons in the life of believers, stating that “icons invite us to prayer, to holiness and to communion with all the Saints of God.” The Patriarch of Romania attended the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, celebrated by his Patriarchal Auxiliary…

Mar 2, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Hon Metr. Nifon praises Bulgarian community during ‘Todorovden’ celebration in Târgoviște

Archbishop Nifon of Târgoviște, honorary metropolitan and patriarchal exarch, delivered a message on Saturday on the occasion of “Todorovden – the Horses’ Easter,” a traditional holiday observed annually by the Bulgarian minority in the Romanian city of Târgoviște. The feast takes place on the first Saturday of Great Lent and derives its name from St.…

Mar 2, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate representation assists pilgrims in Israel as airspace closes amid security tensions

The Romanian Patriarchate’s Representation to the Holy Places is providing assistance to Romanian pilgrims currently in Israel, amid heightened security tensions and the temporary closure of the country’s airspace. The situation deteriorated on Friday morning, when air raid sirens were activated and several rockets launched from Iran were intercepted by defense systems, according to Agerpres.…

Mar 2, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Bishop in Northern Europe issues seven Lenten guidelines for spiritual renewal

His Grace Bishop Macarie Drăgoi of Northern Europe has offered seven pastoral guidelines for spiritual renewal during Great Lent, urging the faithful to turn the fasting season into a time of reconciliation with God and neighbour, and of concrete solidarity with those who suffer. Ascetic struggle during Lent The bishop called believers to embrace ascetic…

Feb 27, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu