Aurelian 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

First Orthodox saints to have lived in the 21st century are all Romanian

Amid the rush of daily life, you may have missed an interesting piece of information: Did you know that the first five Orthodox saints who lived in the 21st century and have since been canonised are all Romanian? The list includes Saint Sofian of Antim, Saint Dionysius of Colciu, Saint Petronius the Prodromite, Saint Antonina…

Nov 26, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania’s National Cathedral announces liturgical schedule for St Andrew’s feast and National Day

On the feast of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Protector of Romania and of the National Cathedral (November 30), and on Romania’s National Day (December 1), the services at the National Cathedral will take place according to the following schedule: On 30 November 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., the Midnight Office, Matins and the…

Nov 26, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox bishop condemns violence against women, urges respect and responsibility

Bishop Benedict of Sălaj issued a firm message on Tuesday for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: “We state clearly: No to violence!” His Grace stressed that “the Church is attentive to the suffering of the world and especially to the silent and hidden suffering of many women, whether in families…

Nov 25, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian academics urge “authenticity” and discernment amid rapid rise of artificial intelligence

A conference on artificial intelligence was held last week at the PRECIS Centre of the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computers at the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest. On this occasion, Professor Adrian Lemeni from the “Patriarch Justinian” Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest spoke about the courage to embrace authenticity in…

Nov 25, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania’s Ukrainian Union marks 35th anniversary with Parliament event, prayers for war victims

The Palace of the Parliament hosted, on 19–20 November, the anniversary event “35 Years Since the Establishment of the Union of Ukrainians in Romania”. Religious leaders of Ukrainians in Romania, MPs, and members of the Ukrainian community in the country took part. The event opened with a solemn moment of prayer and commemoration for the…

Nov 25, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu