World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day…
Anniversaries and commemorations
World Teachers Day 2022: „Transformation of education begins with teachers”
The International Labour Organization (ILO), UNESCO, UNICEF and Education International adopted on Wednesday a joint statement for World Teachers Day. They quote philosopher John Dewey: “You cannot teach today the same way you did yesterday…
Patriarch Daniel’s 15th enthronement anniversary: key milestones
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel marks Friday the 15th anniversary of his enthronement as Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church. September 30 is the official celebration of the Patriarch of Romania. These years will be remembered…
Metropolis of Bessarabia marks 30 years since reactivation
The Metropolis of Bessarabia has marked thirty years since its reactivation. The event was celebrated on September 14 with thanksgiving services at the diocesan headquarters and in various places of worship. The Metropolis of Bessarabia…
September 22nd, the day you are encouraged to give up your car
Every year on September 22nd, cities across the globe celebrate World Car Free Day which can also be known as ‘clean-air day’. The day encourages motorists to give up their cars for a day to…
International holidays, September 21st: Day of Peace, Gratitude Day and Alzheimer’s Day
Three major holidays are observed worldwide on September 21st: International Day of Peace, World Day of Gratitude and World Alzheimer’s Day. International Day of Peace Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around…
September 5 is the International Day of Charity
To honour the important work that many charities do, in 2012 the United Nations decided to nominate an annual International Day of Charity as an official day of recognition and celebration on September 5. The…
Romania marks National Day of Brâncoveanu Martyrs and of Awareness of Violence against Christians
August 16 marks Romania’s National Day of Remembrance of the Brancoveanu Martyrs and of Awareness of Violence against Christians. Romania’s President ratified the law proclaiming August 16 as “National Day of Remembrance of the Brancoveanu Martyrs and…
66th anniversary of Romania’s accession to UNESCO
Romania celebrates on Wednesday 66 years since joining the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). On July 27, 1956, Romania became a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO),…
Patriarch Daniel of Romania turns 71
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania celebrates his 71st birthday on Friday, July 22. Patriarch Daniel was born in 1951 in the village of Dobrești, Bara commune, Timiș county, being the third child in the…