Bucharest Archdiocese

Romanian President Nicușor Dan attends patronal feast of Cotroceni Palace Church

The Cotroceni Palace Church celebrated its patronal feast on Tuesday, honouring the Holy Great Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus. Among those attending the celebration was Romanian President Nicușor Dan. On this occasion, the President congratulated the clergy and community members, expressing appreciation for those who have contributed to preserving and revitalising the church within the Cotroceni…

Oct 8, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Varlaam: Christ’s command to love our enemies opens the path to true happiness

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești said on Sunday at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest that Christ’s command to love one’s enemies opens the way to “true happiness, which is not measured by material gain but by peace and joy of the heart.” In his homily, Bishop Varlaam explained that this commandment lifts believers above…

Oct 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Local canonisation of Saint Dumitru Stăniloae proclaimed at Cernica Monastery: Video

The local proclamation of the canonisation of Saint Dumitru Stăniloae took place on Saturday at Cernica Monastery, near Bucharest. The day began with the Akathist Hymn to Saint Dumitru Stăniloae, followed by the Third and Sixth Hours. At 9:00 a.m., the Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the Church of Saint Nicholas on the island of…

Oct 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Assist. Bishop Timotei at Cernica: Saint Dumitru Stăniloae led a life of hidden asceticism and profound humility

The Confessor Priest Saint Dumitru Stăniloae led a life of unseen asceticism, profound humility, and tireless labour for the Church and his fellow human beings, said His Grace Timotei of Prahova, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, on Friday at Cernica Monastery. The official reception of the relics of Saint Dumitru Stăniloae took place…

Oct 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Cernica Monastery to host canonization proclamation for Saint Dumitru Stăniloae

The Archdiocese of Bucharest has announced the program for the local proclamation of the canonization of the Holy Confessor Priest Dumitru Stăniloae, scheduled for October 2–4, 2025. The main liturgical events will take place at Cernica Monastery in Ilfov County and will be preceded by the blessing of the reliquary for the saint’s relics, to…

Oct 2, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Siluan of Hungary honours Saint Anthimos the Iberian as “great gift of God for Romanian people” at monastery patronal feast

“A great gift from the Good God, like Saint Sofian, we can say was granted to us this time from another Orthodox country, even from another nation, being Georgian,” said Bishop Siluan of Hungary on Saturday about Saint Anthimos the Iberian. His Grace celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Antim Monastery on the feast of Saint…

Sep 29, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Local canonization of Saint Sofian of Antim: He shone in Romania’s capital through his love and gentleness

The local proclamation of the canonization of Saint Sofian took place on Tuesday at Antim Monastery in Bucharest. On this occasion, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at an outdoor altar arranged in the courtyard of the monastery. The service was led by Archbishop Casian of the Lower Danube, together with Metropolitan Silouan of Byblos, Botris…

Sep 18, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest skete receives relics of Saint Matrona

The Darvari Skete in Bucharest has received a relic of Saint Matrona of Moscow, which was brought out for public veneration on Tuesday evening following the Bridegroom Matins. The relic was offered by a Russian metropolitan impressed by the Romanian community’s devotion to the saint, especially after seeing an image of her icon displayed prominently…

Apr 18, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

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