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President Nicușor Dan sworn into office; Patriarch Daniel offers prayer for Romania and its leaders

On Monday, Nicușor Dan took the oath of office as President of Romania before the joint chambers of the Romanian Parliament. The solemn oath, established by law, was the following: “I solemnly swear to dedicate all my strength and wisdom to the spiritual and material advancement of the Romanian people; to uphold the Constitution and…

May 26, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

International Theological Symposium: Patriarch Daniel’s speech on the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, delivered a keynote speech on Wednesday, during the opening session of the International Theological Symposium “The First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325): The Orthodox Faith – The Basis of Church Unity”, held at Bucharest’s Patriarchal Palace between May 14-17, 2025. “The First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea…

May 14, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: May 5 – 11, 2025

Throughout every corner of the Orthodox world, the faith is manifested in form and colour through gestures, prayers, encounters, and events of profound spiritual meaning. From patriarchal visits and interreligious dialogues to moments of prayer, commemoration, and hope, the Church lives and expresses itself through persons, places, and acts of faith. Through this new series…

May 12, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

His Eminence Atanasie enthroned in London as UK’s first Romanian Orthodox Archbishop

His Eminence Atanasie was enthroned on Saturday in London as the first Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The event was held in the new “Holy Great Martyr George” Cathedral, newly established by refurbishing a historic church building in Enfield. Following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, the enthronement ceremony commenced with…

May 10, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel extends condolences for Pope Francis’ passing

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, sent condolences for Pope Francis’ passing on Monday. Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, aged 88. “We share in the grief caused by this loss and convey our condolences to the entire Roman Catholic Church,” wrote Patriarch Daniel. Full text: Bucharest, 21 April…

Apr 21, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Pascha 2025: The Holy Fire received in Jerusalem bringing peace, hope, and sacred joy

The Holy Fire was received at the Tomb of the Lord’s Resurrection in Jerusalem on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at approximately 2:35 p.m. The miracle, a sign of divine love, occurred this year soon after the special prayer of His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of Jerusalem, offered during the Vespers of the Resurrection. Sometimes the…

Apr 19, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: March 31 – April 6, 2025

New photos from the Orthodox world were captured during the 5th week of Lent, a period that delights us with diverse images, from spring’s beauty to winter’s last manifestations. Winter is not over yet at Neamț Monastery, Romania, on April 6, 2025. Photo: Doxologia.ro Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram…

Apr 7, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Interview with the Romanian Orthodox youth in North America who have organised a 5,500 km March for Life

In North America, members of the Romanian Orthodox Youth of America (ROYA) have come together for an extraordinary initiative: a 5,500-kilometre March for Life, where they and their communities unite to support life and help women in pregnancy crisis. The Month for Life 2025 brings a special atmosphere: in over 1,500 cities and townships in…

Mar 19, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: March 10 – 16, 2025

“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” The beauty of the Orthodox world during the second week of Lent was captured through the camera lens and shown in our weekly photo feature with pictures taken between March 10 and 16, 2025. Last week’s most-liked…

Mar 19, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: March 3 – 9, 2025

Please find below some enthralling images from the first week of Lent, when the Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete was officiated, and from the Sunday of Orthodoxy, the feast celebrating the restoration of icons in the Orthodox Church. They illustrate both the beauty of liturgical tradition and the profound significance of icons as…

Mar 12, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Unity prevails when we all open up our hearts and minds in selfless love, state the Canonical Orthodox Bishops from USA

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America (ACOB-US), of which the Romanian Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas is a member, has issued a message on the occasion of the Sunday of Orthodoxy, to be celebrated in Orthodox churches at the end of the first week of Lent. “Today, we celebrate…

Mar 7, 2025Ștefana Totorcea