Iulian Dumitraşcu

Ecumenical Patriarch on Forum on Modern Slavery: Silence and passive acceptance of the present situation is no longer possible or acceptable

Opening address by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the Forum on Modern Slavery “Awareness, action, and impact”, Istanbul, January 7, 2019: Your Eminences and Excellencies, Dear representatives of the Presidency of Religious Affairs of Turkey and of the Mufti of Istanbul, Dear friends, We welcome and embrace each of you with the blessings and…

Jan 11, 2019Iulian Dumitraşcu

Romfilatelia introduces into circulation the postage stamp “Romania’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union”

On the occasion of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union by Romania takeover, Romfilatelia introduces into circulation the postage stamp issue dedicated to this event of high importance for our country. From January 1st to June 30th, 2019, Romania will assume, for the first time, the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This commission is…

Jan 8, 2019Iulian Dumitraşcu

VIDEO | Syrian Christian town where Jesus’ language remains in use celebrates Christmas

One of the places where Christmas was celebrated on Tuesday is Maaloula, a small town near Damascus, where residents still speak Aramaic, the language used by Jesus Christ. Maaloula is located in a mountainous area near the Syrian capital, where two ancient Christian monasteries also stand.  Some of the damage can still be seen…

Dec 27, 2018Iulian Dumitraşcu

Iraq officially makes Christmas Day a national holiday

The Iraqi Cabinet approved a law to mark Christmas Day, December 25, as an official holiday across the country “on the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ,” according to a statement released by the Iraqi government, informs CNN. The Cabinet voted on an amendment to the national holidays law in the country that Christmas…

Dec 26, 2018Iulian Dumitraşcu

Patriarch of Romania congratulates the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the 45th anniversary of his episcopal consecration

The Message of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, addressed to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the 45th anniversary of his episcopal consecration: His Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople – New Rome, Ecumenical Patriarch Your Holiness, We convey Your Holiness our best wishes of good health on the occasion of the 45th anniversary…

Dec 25, 2018Iulian Dumitraşcu

2018 Nativity message of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania

This year in his Christmas message, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, stressed that the Nativity of the Lord is the celebration of „gifts offered to children, the elderly, orphans, the sick and lonely, but also to all our dear ones”. 2018 Nativity message of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania The…

Dec 23, 2018Iulian Dumitraşcu

The International Association of Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care was established

The International Association of Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care was recently established following the announcement during the International Conference Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care (DMOPC18) that took place this year in Crete. The Association is founded on the initiative of the Non-Profit Civil Company ‘Saint Maxim the Greek Institute for the Research, Preservation,…

Dec 12, 2018Iulian Dumitraşcu

Message by Romanian Patriarch Daniel at the reception of His Beatitude Teophilos III

Welcome speech of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, addressed to His Beatitude Teophilos III, Patriarch of Jerusalem and All Palestine, in the Patriarchal Cathedral “Holy Emperors Constantine and Helen”, Bucharest, 29 November 2018: Your Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of Jerusalem and All Palestine, On behalf of the members of the Holy Synod of the…

Nov 29, 2018Iulian Dumitraşcu

Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem arrives in Romania to attend National Cathedral first patronal feast

His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of Jerusalem, arrived in Romania on Thursday, Nov. 29, to lead the celebrations of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of the National Cathedral in Bucharest. The aircraft that brought the delegation of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem landed at Henri Coanda International Airport around 9:50 am. During the visit to Romania, the…

Nov 29, 2018Iulian Dumitraşcu

The National Cathedral – A practical liturgical need and a symbol in honour of Romanian Heroes

The old patriarchal cathedral on the Hill of the Metropolis in Bucharest was built as a monastery church during 1656-1658 by Prince Constantin Șerban Basarab. In 1658, at the time when the monastery’s church was consecrated in honour of the Holy Emperors Constantine and Helen by Patriarch Macarios III Zaim of Antioch[1], there were only…

Nov 26, 2018Iulian Dumitraşcu

The Arsenal Hill turned into the hill of grace and blessing for the entire Romania: Ecumenical Patriarch

At the end of the Divine Liturgy celebrated Sunday at the newly-consecrated National Cathedral in Bucharest, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew thanked God for “the blessing and grace he has poured out” noting that the Arsenal Hill turned into the Hill of Grace and Blessing. His Holiness wished Patriarch Daniel, the hierarchs, clergy, state officials and the…

Nov 25, 2018Iulian Dumitraşcu