Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Nectarios celebrated by Romanian Orthodox faithful in Vršac, Serbia

The feast of Saint Nectarios the Wonderworker of Aegina was celebrated on Saturday and Sunday at the Ascension of the Lord Cathedral in Vršac by the faithful of the Diocese of Dacia Felix. On Saturday evening, Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix led the Great Vespers with Artoklasia in honour of the saint, together with an…

Nov 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Theophilos III celebrates Divine Liturgy at Romanian Church in Jerusalem

Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and All Palestine celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at the Church of the Romanian Settlement in Jerusalem. Concelebrating with him were Archbishop Aristarchos of Constantina, Secretary General of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem; Metropolitan Joachim of Helenopolis; Archimandrite Constantine, Abbot of the Tomb of the Mother of God in Gethsemane;…

Nov 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

“A life of crucifixions and resurrections”: Metropolitan Irineu’s message at local canonisation of Saint Bessarion of Lainici

Metropolitan Irineu of Oltenia said on Sunday at Lainici Monastery that Saint Bessarion of Lainici received the crown of martyrdom and holiness for his life dedicated to Christ. Speaking during the local proclamation of the canonisation of the Holy Venerable Martyr Bessarion of Lainici, Metropolitan Irineu recalled that from a young age, “Saint Bessarion passed…

Nov 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox bishops gather in Paris for Archangels’ Cathedral patronal feast

Hierarchs of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of Western and Southern Europe concelebrated on Saturday at the patronal feast of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael in Paris. Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe was joined in the Divine Liturgy by Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Bishop…

Nov 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod secretary receives Armenian Church honour during Cathedral Jubilee

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, the Holy Synod’s general secretary, received on Sunday the Archangels Michael and Gabriel Medal from the Armenian Church Diocese in Romania. The distinction was presented by Bishop Datev Hagopian, Head of the Armenian Archdiocese in Romania, during the reconsecration of the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Archangels Michael and…

Nov 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox Religion may be studied in Dutch schools: Teachers and pupils now sought

Orthodoxy may now be studied officially in Dutch schools. Wherever parents register their children and trained teachers are available, an Orthodox Christian religion class can be organised. Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, parents can register children aged 6-12 for the Orthodox Christian religion class, organised in public state schools through a three-year pilot programme.…

Nov 10, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest to host International Orthodox Youth Meeting in 2026, Patriarch announces

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church announced during a ceremony at the Patriarchal Palace last Thursday that next year, Bucharest will host the International Orthodox Youth Meeting with participants from around the world. “The next international event will be in September next year, at the beginning of September, when for about 3–4 days the…

Nov 10, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Armenian guests at Romanian Patriarchate as Patriarch Daniel stresses the strength of bilateral relations

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church received on Saturday, at the Patriarchal Residence, a delegation of the Armenian Church led by Bishop Datev Hagopian, Head of the Armenian Diocese in Romania. The visit was made on the occasion of the rededication of the Armenian Archdiocesan Cathedral “Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel” in…

Nov 10, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Diocese in Italy renovates Rome guest house to host families of sick children receiving treatment abroad

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy has renovated the “Saint Anastasia” Guest House in Rome to accommodate families of Romanian children who come to the Italian capital for treatment of illnesses that cannot be treated in their home country. The restructuring work focused on vital elements for the building’s safety and functionality: new windows were…

Nov 7, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Church defends family dignity in a society losing spiritual values

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church has urged parents, schools and Church institutions to work together for the spiritual and moral formation of children, warning that the rapid erosion of spiritual values in contemporary society threatens the dignity of the family and weakens the bond between parents, children and the Church. His message was…

Nov 7, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Parish in Los Angeles marks 85 years since founding

The Romanian Orthodox community in Los Angeles celebrated the 85th anniversary of the founding of the Romanian-American Church of the Holy Trinity, one of the oldest Romanian parishes in the United States. Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas and Romania’s Consul General in Los Angeles, Lucia Sava, attended the jubilee last Sunday. The celebration opened with…

Nov 7, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu