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Patriarch Daniel after Samos earthquake: We express solidarity with the Greek Orthodox Church and the Greek people

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a message of solidarity with the Greek Orthodox Church and the Greek people, following the strong earthquake that shook the island of Samos on Friday, Oct. 30. The message is addressed to Archbishop Hieronymos II of Athens and all of Greece: His Beatitude Hieronymos II, Archbishop of Athens and All…

Oct 31, 2020Sorin Ioniţe

Patriarch Daniel sends letter of solidarity to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew after quake shakes Turkey, Greece

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel expressed his grief over the losses suffered by Greece and Turkey after a powerful earthquake shook the neighbouring countries on Friday. His Beatitude sent a message of solidarity to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: His Holiness Bartholomew I, Archbishop of Constantinople and Ecumenical Patriarch Your Holiness, We learned with deep sorrow about the…

Oct 31, 2020Sorin Ioniţe

Bulgarian and Romanian hierarchs commemorate departed Bulgarian Metropolitan Ambrose on his 40th day

On August 18, His Eminence Metropolitan Ambrose of Dorostol of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church reposed in the Lord at the age of 78 after becoming infected with the coronavirus. On Saturday, September 26, hierarchs of both the Bulgarian and Romanian Churches came together at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Silistra, Bulgaria, to commemorate Met.…

Sep 30, 2020Sorin Ioniţe

21 September: International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace also known as Peace Day is observed worldwide each year on September 21. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a culture of peace. The United Nations…

Sep 21, 2020Sorin Ioniţe

World Photography Day

World Photography Day it is observed on 19 August to pay homage to the history of photography, celebrate the present, and for future leave a positive trail. The day celebrates the art, craft, science, and history of photography. No doubt since the early 19th century, photography become an important part of life, an ever-increasing medium…

Aug 19, 2020Sorin Ioniţe

Christian persecution increased during the pandemic

Persecution and discrimination against Christians increased around the world during the coronavirus pandemic. For authoritarian governments, which already limit religious freedom, the pandemic has become a pretext to step up persecution against the Christians, Release International said. In many developing countries, Christians are denied food and pandemic-related health care assistance and support systems, UCA News…

Aug 18, 2020Sorin Ioniţe

Restored Romanian Church reconsecrated in honor of St. Sophrony of Essex

Just one day after the feast of St. Sophrony of Essex was celebrated for the first time since his glorification among the saints last year, he was honored as the patron saint of a restored and reconsecrated church in a town in northwestern Romania. On Sunday, July 12, the old church in Sânmartin de Beiuș,…

Jul 14, 2020Sorin Ioniţe

EP webinar on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Churches

An online event was organised on Wednesday, 24 June 2020, by the EPP Working Group on Intercultural and Religious Dialogue, to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Churches, as well as the Churches’ social teachings in response to the current crisis. The panel included representatives of the three major Christian traditions in Europe – Catholic,…

Jun 26, 2020Sorin Ioniţe

Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada: The saints’ life and the prerequisites for the Kingdom of God

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy…

Jun 25, 2020Sorin Ioniţe

The value of good is visible mainly in difficult times: The Good to Know no. 2/2020

The value of good is visible especially in difficult times. The most recent issue of our online magazine sheds light on ‘The Good to know’ during the current medical crisis. Containing a summary of the religious events in the entire Orthodox world, ‘The Good to Know’ online magazine can be freely printed out and distributed…

Jun 22, 2020Sorin Ioniţe

Three disadvantaged families receive new housing from Huși Diocese

International Children’s Day, June 1, was celebrated in a special way this year by the Huși Diocese of the Romanian Orthodox Church. On this day, the first three hours of a series of six were gifted to disadvantaged families as part of the “Joy is Home” project that helps needy families with many children receive…

Jun 10, 2020Sorin Ioniţe