Bucharest Archdiocese

Macedo-Romanian martyrs and Orthodox priest remembered at historic Bucharest church

On the Sunday of the Holy Cross, the Aromanian martyrs of the Balkans and Priest Haralambie Balamace were commemorated at the “Life-Giving Spring” – Mavrogheni Church in Bucharest. The memorial service was held at the end of the Divine Liturgy and was officiated by Fr. Ioan Jucan, concelebrant priest at the “Life-Giving Spring” – Mavrogheni…

Mar 24, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Kretzulescu Parish welcomes new deacon with Egyptian roots: Called to mission among youth

Sunday saw the ordination to the diaconate of Hany El-Sayed Ismail, a 39-year-old with Egyptian roots. The ordination was officiated by His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova at Kretzulescu church in Bucharest. Hany’s grandfather was Egyptian, and although he was born in Romania, he was given uncommon names for the region. As Assistant Bishop…

Jan 20, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint George of Cernica’s feast day: This celebration matters only if we leave determined to purify our souls

On Tuesday, His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Cernica Monastery in honour of Saint George, the monastery’s founder. The Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop emphasized that the significance of this feast lies in the commitment to spiritual cleansing. “The celebration here is meaningful and fulfils its purpose only if we…

Dec 5, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Relics of Priest-Martyr Constantine Sârbu exhumed in Bucharest

The relics of Saint Priest-Martyr Constantine Sârbu were exhumed on Monday during a special service held at Sapienței Church in Bucharest. His Grace Timotei of Prahova, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, officiated the ceremony and praised the saint’s enduring patience and faith. “His virtues are well-known. First and foremost, his extraordinary love, a…

Dec 3, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop warns of unprecedented challenges facing youth as new parish centre opens to support spiritual and community growth

On Sunday, His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești blessed the new auxiliary missionary centre of Bucharest’s Dorobanți Parish, emphasising its purpose of providing a supportive environment for youth engagement and spiritual growth. “This centre’s primary mission is youth activities,” Bishop Varlaam noted on Nov. 3. “By hosting appealing Christian activities here, we hope…

Nov 6, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Veniamin marks 20 years of St. Barbarus Chapel, conveys message of hope for Ploiești Prison inmates

On Tuesday, Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the “St. Barbarus” Chapel of Ploiești Penitentiary, marking 20 years since its consecration. During the service, Bishop Veniamin encouraged the inmates to use their prison time to draw closer to God. “This is a special institution, and it is essential to maintain love,…

Oct 30, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Memorial service held for Colectiv fire victims on ninth anniversary: “A shared sorrow”

A memorial service for the victims of the Colectiv nightclub fire took place on Wednesday at the cross erected in front of the former club, marking nine years since the tragedy. The service was led by Father Vlad Mândru, Human Resources Inspector within the Sector 4 Deanery, joined by other local clergy. Father Mândru shared…

Oct 30, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Varlaam explains the tradition of venerating holy relics: It does not lack biblical justification

On Monday, His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the “St Petka” Church in the Drumul Taberei neighbourhood of Bucharest. During the service, the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop spoke about the tradition of venerating holy relics and emphasized the scriptural foundations of this practice. “This is not a gesture without…

Oct 15, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Paisie urges students to embrace responsibility at opening of Theological Seminary year

“Even if we had the most dedicated educators, the most loving parents, even if, by some miracle, we had the best government and the best schools in the world, none of this would help, would not matter, if you, the students, do not fulfil your part of the responsibility,” His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie…

Sep 12, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bulgarian Bishop Makary of Glavinitsa urges parents to follow example of Sts Joachim and Anna at Bucharest church

His Grace Bishop Makary of Glavinitsa, the assistant bishop of the Metropolitan of Ruse from the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, celebrated the Divine Liturgy Monday at the Oborul Vechi Church of Saints Joachim and Anna in Bucharest. In his sermon, he emphasized Saints Joachim and Anna’s unwavering trust in God’s plan: “We must have this same…

Sep 12, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

2024 graduating class of Bucharest Faculty of Orthodox Theology takes oath of faith: Choose hard, honest work

Bucharest, Romania — On Monday, the 2024 graduating class of the “Patriarch Justinian” Faculty of Theology in Bucharest took their oath of faith in the Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace. “Always choose truth over falsehood and dignity over self-serving servility. Choose hard, honest work instead of opportunism and the pursuit of immediate gain,” said…

Jul 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu