Dioceses

Metropolitan Teofan urges unity and responsibility in Christmas encyclical

His Eminence Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina calls on the faithful in his Christmas Pastoral Letter to cultivate unity, patience and responsibility towards one another. His Eminence reflected on the mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God as the foundation of Christian life and as the source of a way of living…

Dec 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Memorial service held in Bucharest to honour heroes of Romania’s 1989 revolution

A memorial service was held on Sunday in University Square in Bucharest in remembrance of the heroes who died in December 1989 for the dignity, freedom and faith of the Romanian people. The service was officiated by Rev. Dean Nectarie Busuioc, who spoke about the sacrifice of those who lost their lives on those very…

Dec 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Benedict reflects on ‘theology of the cave’, linking Bethlehem to communist prisons

Bishop Benedict of Sălaj has proposed in his first Christmas Pastoral Letter a reflection on what he calls the “theology of the cave,” drawing a parallel between the humility of the manger in Bethlehem and the “cave” of suffering experienced in communist prisons. He stresses that no human suffering is too dark to be illumined…

Dec 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ignatie warns ‘Herod is among us’ as society drifts from Christ

Bishop Ignatie of Huși reflects in his Christmas Pastoral Letter on the atmosphere surrounding the Nativity of the Lord in the modern world, warning that contemporary society appears to be “suffering from many defects and countless spiritual fractures.” According to the bishop, the root cause of this condition lies within each individual. Without Christ, he…

Dec 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru marks 33 years since revival of Bessarabian Metropolis, calls it healing of a historic wound

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia issued a message of gratitude and joy to mark 33 years since the reactivation of the Metropolis of Bessarabia. In his message, Metropolitan Petru stressed that the anniversary represents far more than the commemoration of an administrative decision, describing it instead as the acknowledgement of a sacred work undertaken…

Dec 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Moldovan Defence Minister and Metropolitan Petru discuss 2026 cooperation plans

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia met last week in Chișinău with the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Moldova, Anatolie Nosatîi, to define the priorities for cooperation for 2026. The meeting took place on Wednesday, December 3, as part of the collaboration agreement signed by the two institutions in 2023. The discussions focused…

Dec 8, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Teofan pays tribute to Romanian heroes at Iași National Day ceremony

Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina took part on Monday in Romania’s National Day celebrations held in Iași. In his remarks, the Metropolitan recalled the supreme sacrifice made by Romanian soldiers, as well as the role of the political and intellectual elite who committed themselves to fulfilling this historic national ideal. “One hundred and seven…

Dec 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Moldovan Prime Minister meets Metropolitan Petru in Chișinău to discuss social cooperation

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia met in Chișinău on Tuesday with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Alexandru Munteanu. The Metropolitan praised the pace and consistency with which the new government has assumed its public responsibilities. Metropolitan Petru outlined major initiatives the Metropolis plans to implement in the coming period, emphasising the…

Dec 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox bishop condemns violence against women, urges respect and responsibility

Bishop Benedict of Sălaj issued a firm message on Tuesday for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: “We state clearly: No to violence!” His Grace stressed that “the Church is attentive to the suffering of the world and especially to the silent and hidden suffering of many women, whether in families…

Nov 25, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian bishop warns online clicks can spread harm, urges digital compassion

Bishop Ignatie of Huși spoke about behaviour in the online environment, where a simple click can betray a lack of love for our neighbour. In his address in Vaslui last Sunday, the Romanian hierarch reflected on the Parable of the Good Samaritan, saying that, unfortunately, people often become complicit with those who harm the innocent,…

Nov 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Israeli ambassador visits Cluj for first time, discusses pilgrimage ties and shared heritage with local assistant bishop

On Thursday, Assistant Bishop Samuel of Bistrița from the Archdiocese of Vad, Feleac and Cluj received His Excellency Lior Ben Dor, Ambassador of the State of Israel to Romania, who paid his first official visit to Cluj-Napoca. The Israeli ambassador expressed his appreciation for the city’s beauty and the openness of its community. Born into…

Nov 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu