Gheorghe Anghel

12 bible verses for Lent

Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that you be not judged. Matthew 6:16 Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine…

Feb 19, 2018Gheorghe Anghel

The Great Lent Encyclical 2018 | Patriarch of Antioch: The Great Lent is the baptismal font which leads us to resurrection with Christ

By the Grace of God John X Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Antioch To My brothers, the hierarchs and Shepherds of the Holy Church of Antioch My spiritual children throughout the Apostolic See My brethren and beloved spiritual children: It gives me a great pleasure as we are on the Threshold of these holy…

Feb 16, 2018Gheorghe Anghel

A letter from the Bishops of the Orthodox Church in Germany to young people concerning love, sexuality and marriage

On the day that God made Adam, He made him in the likeness of God. Male and female He made them, He blessed them and He named them ‘Man’. (Gen 5:1-2) Dear young Orthodox Christians in Germany, As bishops of your Church in Germany we wish to speak about some topical issues in this letter…

Feb 8, 2018Gheorghe Anghel

Sümela Monastery’s secret ‘Observation Chapel’ opens to visitors in northeast Turkey’s Trabzon

A recently-discovered chapel that doubled as a watchtower at the Sümela Monastery in Turkey’s northeast Trabzon province has opened to visitors, providing new insight into the 1,600-year history of the ancient site. The structure, termed the “Observation Chapel,” is believed to have served a dual purpose both as a place of worship for monks and also…

Feb 3, 2018Gheorghe Anghel

Finnish Orthodox Church to honor exemplary mothers

Since 1994, the Finnish Orthodox Church under the Ecumenical Patriarchate has celebrated the achievements of the mothers among its flock. Mothers who have served the work of the Church in various ways, by educating, guiding, supporting and participating are annually awarded. All of the recipients are women who have their Orthodox faith at the center…

Feb 1, 2018Gheorghe Anghel

The Monastery of St. John the Baptist in the Bethabara is reopened

It is announced that the historic Holy Monastery of St. John the Baptist in the Bethabara area, east of Jericho, on the west bank of the river Jordan will be reopened as an Orthodox Shrine of the Jerusalem Patriarchate from Monday, January 16/29, 2018. According to the tradition of the Gospel and the Church, this area…

Jan 31, 2018Gheorghe Anghel

Historic Iron Church in Istanbul reopens after restoration

Turkey’s president and the Bulgarian prime minister have unveiled the historic Iron Church in Istanbul after a seven-year restoration project. In Sunday’s opening ceremony, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the 120-year-old Sveti Stefan Church remains the “single example” of a church built on an iron skeleton. The cross-shaped Bulgarian church was built on the…

Jan 9, 2018Gheorghe Anghel

9 most popular Basilica.ro Instagram images in 2017

*RO: Patriarhul Daniel binecuvântând credincioşii prezenţi în Catedrala Hristos Mântuitorul din Moscova. *EN: Patriarch Daniel blessing the faithful present at the Divine Liturgy celebrated at Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow. . . . #stiri #spiritualitate #sfantaliturghie #basilicafoto #basilicanews #news #religious #religiouslife #religiousceremony #christian #christianlife #christianposts #christianfaith #orthodox #orthodoxy #orthodoxchristian #orthodoxchurch #orthodoxlife #religious #religiousplace #church…

Jan 3, 2018Gheorghe Anghel

8 Bible Verses for the New Year

Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be…

Dec 29, 2017Gheorghe Anghel

Patriarch of Jerusalem: On Christmas we celebrate the event of God’s peaceful visit and healing intervention in man’s life

In this year’s Chrismas message, His Beatitude Patriarch Teophilos III of Jerusalem points to the ‘divine and heavenly event’ of the Nativity of the Lord when ‘we celebrate the event of God’s peaceful visit and healing intervention in man’s life.’ Please find below the full text of the patriarchal message: “He that was begotten of…

Dec 22, 2017Gheorghe Anghel

Patriarch of Antioch’s Christmas Message: We are called to seek the presence of the divine Child in our midst, in our hearts, and in every segment of our lives

Please find below the Chrismas Pastoral Letter addressed by His Beatitude Patriarch John X Patriarch of Antioch and of All the East to the believers of the Antiochian Orthodox Church: By the God’s Grace, His Beatitude Patriarch John X Patriarch of Antioch and of All the East To all my brothers, the Shepherds of the Antiochian…

Dec 22, 2017Gheorghe Anghel