Bishop Siluan of Italy turns 55
On Wednesday, His Grace Bishop Siluan of Italy marks his 55th birthday. Born on March 5, 1970, in Gura Râului, Sibiu County, he was the fourth of six children in a priest’s family. Theological Studies…
Anniversaries and commemorations
Miraculous Syriac Icon of the Mother of God marks 67 years at Ghighiu Monastery
On February 25, 1958, the miraculous “Syriac” Icon of the Mother of God was brought to Ghighiu Monastery by Metropolitan Basil Samaha of Sergiopolis from the Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East. For 67…
140 years since the birth of Father John the Stranger, a key figure in the Burning Bush hesychast movement
One hundred forty years have passed since the birth of Father John the Stranger, a priest who introduced the Jesus Prayer to the Bucharest-based Burning Bush hesychast movement, as he had learned it from the…
Ukrainian Orthodox Parish in Bucharest holds memorial for war victims on third anniversary of conflict
On Sunday, the Ukrainian Orthodox Parish “Saint Peter Mogila” in Bucharest held a memorial service for the victims of the war in Ukraine, marking three years since the conflict began. The service was preceded by…
It is not my honor, but that of the entire Church: Patriarch Miron on the debate on the Law establishing the Romanian Patriarchate
A century ago, on February 17, 1925, the Chamber of Deputies of Romania held a historic debate on the Law for the Establishment of the Romanian Patriarchate. During the session, Metropolitan Miron Cristea, who was…
Romanian Orthodox Church marks 100 years since becoming a Patriarchate
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates 100 years since the Holy Synod approved the establishment of the Romanian Patriarchate. This decision elevated Patriarch Miron Cristea, then Archbishop of Bucharest and Metropolitan…
Orthodox Youth Day celebrated worldwide on February 2
Orthodox Youth Day is observed annually on February 2, marking an occasion for young Orthodox Christians worldwide to celebrate their faith and community. This International Day was established in June 1992 during the 14th General…
On this day in 1992, the Metropolis of Bessarabia was reactivated by the Holy Synod
Thirty-two years ago, on December 19, 1992, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church officially acknowledged the reactivation of the Metropolis of Bessarabia. This autonomous metropolis, based in Chișinău, became integral to the Romanian…
Patriarch of Romania’s Name Day: Connecting his mission to the Prophet Daniel
The Holy Prophet Daniel, a shepherd to his people during the Babylonian exile, is the spiritual protector of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, who leads the Romanian Orthodox Church during a period when Romanians are most…
December 13: A day honouring printers and Metropolitan Saint Dositheus
December 13 is dedicated to printers, commemorating their peaceful protest in Bucharest for socio-economic rights and press freedom. Nearly 600 printing workers in Romania’s capital ceased their activities and marched to the Ministry of Industry…