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Canada’s Romanian Orthodox bishop urges stronger inter-church solidarity for Middle East Christians

Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada emphasised at the gala of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) on November 7 that supporting Christians in the Middle East requires “greater solidarity among all Churches,” given the ongoing conflicts that keep their situation fragile. He added that such gatherings are not only fundraising events but also opportunities…

Nov 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian bishop warns online clicks can spread harm, urges digital compassion

Bishop Ignatie of Huși spoke about behaviour in the online environment, where a simple click can betray a lack of love for our neighbour. In his address in Vaslui last Sunday, the Romanian hierarch reflected on the Parable of the Good Samaritan, saying that, unfortunately, people often become complicit with those who harm the innocent,…

Nov 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Ambassador highlights St Dumitru Stăniloae hesychast theology at Vatican Conference

Romania’s Ambassador to the Holy See and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, George Bologan, delivered a lecture at the Vatican on Wednesday, discussing Romanian hesychast theology and tradition, with particular emphasis on the work of Saint Dumitru Stăniloae. Speaking at a conference organised by the “Carità politica” Association, Ambassador Bologan presented Romanian Orthodox spirituality…

Nov 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Israeli ambassador visits Cluj for first time, discusses pilgrimage ties and shared heritage with local assistant bishop

On Thursday, Assistant Bishop Samuel of Bistrița from the Archdiocese of Vad, Feleac and Cluj received His Excellency Lior Ben Dor, Ambassador of the State of Israel to Romania, who paid his first official visit to Cluj-Napoca. The Israeli ambassador expressed his appreciation for the city’s beauty and the openness of its community. Born into…

Nov 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Paisie: Apostle Philip, the first Christian missionary, teaches courage and simplicity of heart

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia said on Friday at the Chapel of the National Cathedral that in Apostle Philip, commemorated on November 14, we see the image of the first Christian missionary. The hierarch gave an extensive presentation of the apostle’s life and mission, emphasising that Philip’s immediate response to the Saviour’s call reveals…

Nov 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Church media journalists attend training on combating antisemitism and hate speech

Journalists from the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate participated from November 10 to November 13 in a training course aimed at combating antisemitism, racism, xenophobia, and hate speech in the public sphere. Organised by the Department for Interethnic Relations of the Romanian Government in collaboration with the State Secretariat for Religious Affairs, the…

Nov 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian priest in Malta presents Orthodox faith to pupils on Diversity Day

Fr. Alexandru Popescu, the Romanian Orthodox parish priest in Valletta, was invited to present the essence of the Romanian Orthodox faith to Maltese primary school pupils. The educational event took place on Diversity Day in Malta at the prestigious San Anton School, located in the Imšelliet/Zebbiegħ area. This school is renowned for its holistic educational…

Nov 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Over 7,500 students in Suceava read the entire Bible in one hour on Romanian Bible Day

On the occasion of Romanian Bible Day, more than 7,500 young people from Suceava County read the entire Holy Scripture as part of a project organised by the County School Inspectorate and the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți. The reading groups from Suceava were joined by others from Bucharest and the counties of Bacău, Brașov,…

Nov 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel remembers four hesychast saints he knew, founders of Romania’s Patriarchate

During the opening of the Autumn Pastoral-Missionary Conference of the Archdiocese of Bucharest on Tuesday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel remembered four great hesychast elders and confessors of the 20th century — Saint Cleopas Ilie, Saint Paisius Olaru, Saint Dumitru Stăniloae, and Saint Sofian of Antim — all of whom he personally knew. The Patriarch said…

Nov 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Pray to Saint Menas to regain lost faith, Bishop Varlaam urges on feast day

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, general secretary of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, urged the faithful on Tuesday to pray to Saint Menas for the recovery of lost or weakened faith, during celebrations dedicated to the saint known for helping believers find lost objects. “First of all,” said Bishop Varlaam, “let…

Nov 12, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Youth is the time to lay the roots of spiritual life: Nepsis 2025 Youth Congress UK

The Nepsis 2025 Youth Congress UK, held at the Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle and Saint Nectarios of Aegina in Birmingham, brought together young Orthodox Christians under the theme of spiritual growth and faith as “the time to lay the roots of one’s spiritual life,” according to Archbishop Atanasie of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese…

Nov 12, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu