Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Bishop warns technology threatens young people’s freedom

“Purity of heart is difficult to preserve in this world — but not impossible,” said Bishop Damaschin of Dorna, Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți, in an interview with Lumina Newspaper about the challenges facing young people in contemporary society. He stressed that, despite the overwhelming flood of digital stimuli and temptations…

Dec 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop: National unity “most precious symbol” of Romanian people’s dignity

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia said on Monday at the National Cathedral in Bucharest that “the Great Union was not the result of a spontaneous event but an ideal fulfilled through many sacrifices, carefully prepared and long awaited.” In his address during the Te Deum service for Romania’s National Day at the Romanian People’s…

Dec 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarch attends patronal feast of St Andrew at National Cathedral

The Feast Day of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Patron Saint of Romania and of the National Cathedral, was celebrated last Sunday with a spiritual programme at the new Patriarchal Cathedral. The celebration began with the services of Midnight Office, Matins and the Hours, followed by the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Auxiliary Bishops Varlaam of Ploiești,…

Dec 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania marks Centenary of Theologian and Archimandrite Andrei Scrima, key figure of the “Burning Bush” hesychast movement

Archimandrite Andrei Scrima, a leading figure of the “Burning Bush” hesychast movement, was born 100 years ago on 1 December 1925 in Gheorgheni, Harghita County. He studied in Bucharest, following an extensive intellectual path that included mathematics, philosophy and theology. Scrima became the assistant of philosopher Anton Dumitriu, through whom he encountered the “Burning Bush”…

Dec 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Teofan pays tribute to Romanian heroes at Iași National Day ceremony

Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina took part on Monday in Romania’s National Day celebrations held in Iași. In his remarks, the Metropolitan recalled the supreme sacrifice made by Romanian soldiers, as well as the role of the political and intellectual elite who committed themselves to fulfilling this historic national ideal. “One hundred and seven…

Dec 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Moldovan Prime Minister meets Metropolitan Petru in Chișinău to discuss social cooperation

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia met in Chișinău on Tuesday with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Alexandru Munteanu. The Metropolitan praised the pace and consistency with which the new government has assumed its public responsibilities. Metropolitan Petru outlined major initiatives the Metropolis plans to implement in the coming period, emphasising the…

Dec 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Over 100 million people live where Bible access remains restricted — new report

A new international report finds that more than 100 million people live in countries where access to the Bible is limited or risky. Yet the analysis also signals hope: needs are now more clearly identified than ever, allowing global support to reach those seeking Scripture more effectively. The report, published on the Bible Access List…

Dec 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae meets clergy in Texas for Pastoral Assembly

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas met with Romanian clergy during the General Assembly of the Southern USA Deanery, held November 21-22. The meeting took place at the Church of St Mary in Cedar Park, Texas, where the Metropolitan and local clergy gathered in the newly consecrated church —…

Nov 28, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Archbishop blesses new Consulate headquarters in Birmingham

The new headquarters of the Consulate General of Romania in Birmingham was blessed on Monday by Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The blessing ceremony took place in the presence of the Consul General Mihaela Savu and members of the consular staff. During the event, speakers highlighted the importance of ongoing dialogue between…

Nov 27, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Lutheran–Orthodox Joint Commission meets in Strasbourg ahead of 2026 Plenary

The Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Orthodox Churches met in Strasbourg last week to prepare for its plenary session scheduled for May 2026. The meeting, held November 16–18, took place at the Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg, an institution of the Lutheran World Federation that…

Nov 26, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox priests in Bavaria push for stronger religious education in German schools

Priests from the Southern Bavaria Deanery gathered in Munich last Saturday for extensive discussions on introducing and strengthening Orthodox Religious Education in schools across Germany. The meeting took place at the Annunciation Romanian Orthodox Parish in Munich and was chaired by Dean Fr. Alexandru Nan. The event was structured in two sessions: a thematic conference…

Nov 26, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu