Aurelian Iftimiu

4,000 young voices sing hymns of faith in Cluj-Napoca; Metropolitan urges youth to be missionaries of Christ

A choir of about 4,000 young people performed religious hymns on Saturday evening in Cluj-Napoca during the event “Hymns of Heaven”, where Metropolitan Andrei of Cluj, Maramureș and Sălaj urged them to be faithful missionaries of Christ. The event, unique in Romania, featured performances of traditional Orthodox hymns and songs honouring Jesus Christ and the…

Oct 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Gratitude is a work of the heart and a fruit of faith, Bishop Ioan Casian says in Thanksgiving message to Romanian Canadians

On the occasion of Thanksgiving Day, celebrated in Canada, Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada issued a message on Monday, urging the faithful to cultivate gratitude as a spiritual act rather than mere courtesy. “Gratitude is not just a form of politeness but a work of the heart and a fruit of faith,” the bishop emphasised…

Oct 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Parascheva is a shining example of taking up the Cross and following Christ, Thessaloniki Metropolitan says in Iași

“Saint Parascheva, celebrated today, is a radiant example of what it means to take up one’s Cross and follow Christ,” said Metropolitan Filotheos of Thessaloniki during the local celebrations on Tuesday in Iași. His Eminence reflected on the Gospel passage read during the Divine Liturgy, in which the Saviour calls His disciples to self-denial and…

Oct 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Key moments in building Romania’s National Cathedral: Download free PDF flyer

We are rapidly approaching the consecration of Romania’s National Cathedral, originally named the “Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral,” yet whose history remains little known. The construction of Romania’s National Cathedral is a process unfolding in our own time, even though the first initiative to build such a cathedral in Bucharest dates back to the reign of…

Oct 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian bishop honours WWI soldiers buried in Slovenia’s Žale Cemetery

His Grace Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe celebrated a memorial service on Saturday in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, for about 100 Romanian heroes of the First World War buried in the Žale Cemetery. The service was held at the Romanian Heroes Mausoleum located within the cemetery, and Bishop Macarie conveyed the blessing of His…

Oct 12, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Over 24,500 pilgrims venerate relics of Saint Parascheva as Iași pilgrimage begins

More than 24,500 pilgrims have venerated the relics of Saint Parascheva in Iași as of Thursday morning, according to Agerpres. The annual pilgrimage in Iași began on Wednesday morning with the procession of Saint Parascheva’s relics and their placement in the outdoor baldachin near the Metropolitan Cathedral. Authorities have urged pilgrims to pay special attention…

Oct 10, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox parish near Rome acquires land for its first church

The Romanian Orthodox Parish of the Hieromartyr Hypatius, Bishop of Gangra, in Civita Castellana, Italy, has purchased a plot of land to build its first church. This marks a significant milestone for the Romanian Orthodox community near Rome. The acquisition was finalised at the beginning of October. The property includes an existing building that will…

Oct 10, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox military chaplains from Romania gather in Cluj-Napoca for annual meeting

Orthodox military chaplains serving in Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI), Ministry of National Defence (MApN), and National Administration of Penitentiaries gathered on Monday in Cluj-Napoca for their annual methodological and professional meeting. The three-day event, which ran until Wednesday, October 8, held a special significance in the life of the Orthodox military clergy. It…

Oct 9, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania’s identity is Christian and must be confessed everywhere, Metropolitan says at St Hilarion Felea local canonisation

Metropolitan Ioan of Banat said on Sunday, during the local proclamation of the canonisation of the Holy Hieromartyr Hilarion Felea of Arad, that Romania’s identity is Christian and should be affirmed wherever Romanians may be. During his homily on the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, the Metropolitan noted that the commandment to love one’s enemies is…

Oct 9, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Neurosurgeon Iustinian Simion says God is present in the operating room

Neurosurgeon Iustinian Simion believes that God is present in the operating room, saying he has witnessed moments that cannot be explained by science alone. In an interview with Q Magazine, Dr Simion said he had experienced several medically inexplicable cases, which he attributes to divine intervention. “I couldn’t quantify how much is human and how…

Oct 9, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate and IOCC expand aid for displaced Syrians and victims of church bombing

Following the decision of the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) to expand its support for Syrian victims affected by the 2023 earthquake, representatives of the organisation conducted a field visit last week, joined by Patriarchal Counsellor Fr. Ciprian Ioniță, Coordinator of the Social-Philanthropic Department of the Romanian Patriarchate. The IOCC team overseeing local humanitarian activities…

Oct 9, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu