Dioceses

Pray to Saint Menas to regain lost faith, Bishop Varlaam urges on feast day

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, general secretary of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, urged the faithful on Tuesday to pray to Saint Menas for the recovery of lost or weakened faith, during celebrations dedicated to the saint known for helping believers find lost objects. “First of all,” said Bishop Varlaam, “let…

Nov 12, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Nectarios celebrated by Romanian Orthodox faithful in Vršac, Serbia

The feast of Saint Nectarios the Wonderworker of Aegina was celebrated on Saturday and Sunday at the Ascension of the Lord Cathedral in Vršac by the faithful of the Diocese of Dacia Felix. On Saturday evening, Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix led the Great Vespers with Artoklasia in honour of the saint, together with an…

Nov 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

“A life of crucifixions and resurrections”: Metropolitan Irineu’s message at local canonisation of Saint Bessarion of Lainici

Metropolitan Irineu of Oltenia said on Sunday at Lainici Monastery that Saint Bessarion of Lainici received the crown of martyrdom and holiness for his life dedicated to Christ. Speaking during the local proclamation of the canonisation of the Holy Venerable Martyr Bessarion of Lainici, Metropolitan Irineu recalled that from a young age, “Saint Bessarion passed…

Nov 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian priests hold memorial 10 years on for Colectiv victims “who never had the chance to grow old”

A memorial service for the victims of the Colectiv nightclub fire was held last week at the roadside cross erected in front of the former club, marking ten years since the tragedy. The service was held on Thursday, October 30, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fabrica Pionerul – Parcul Bucur access area in Bucharest’s Sector…

Nov 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Basarabia Metropolitan congratulates Republic of Moldova’s new Government after swearing-in

Metropolitan Petru of Basarabia sent a message of congratulations to the new government of the Republic of Moldova upon its inauguration. Following recent parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova, a new government led by Alexandru Munteanu was formed and took the oath of office on Saturday before the country’s president, Maia Sandu. Metropolitan Petru…

Nov 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Budapest Romanian Orthodox parish marks 125th anniversary

Romanian Orthodox believers in Budapest marked on Sunday the 125th anniversary of their parish’s establishment in the Hungarian capital, with a festive Divine Liturgy led by Bishop Siluan of Hungary. Concelebrants for the Divine Liturgy included Hieromonk David Pop, Superior of the “Saint John the Baptist” Monastic Settlement; parish priest Marius Maghiaru, dean of Budapest;…

Nov 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

EU envoy meets Metropolitan of Bessarabia to discuss Moldova’s European Path

The European Union Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Her Excellency Iwona Piórko, paid an official visit on Tuesday to the Metropolis of Bessarabia, where she was received by His Eminence Petru, Archbishop of Chișinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia, and Exarch of the Territories. According to the Metropolis of Bessarabia, the meeting took place in an…

Oct 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian priest donates family land for first pediatric palliative care center near Cluj

A local news website told the story of Fr. Emanuel Komives, who donated a family-inherited plot of land for the construction of the “Saint Christopher” Pediatric Palliative Care Center in Sânnicoară, Apahida commune, Cluj County. Built in record time by the Archdiocese of Vad, Feleac, and Cluj, the center was inaugurated on Thursday, October 16.…

Oct 17, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Veniamin highlights Church’s role in preventing domestic violence as Diaconia Mission concludes EU-backed project in southern Basarabia

Bishop Veniamin of Southern Basarabia attended on Wednesday the closing conference of the project “Love for One’s Neighbour: Empowering the Religious Community to Prevent Domestic Violence in Rural Areas,” implemented by the Diaconia Social Mission of the Metropolis of Basarabia in partnership with UNFPA, UN Women, and the European Union. The project, carried out between…

Oct 17, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Parascheva is a shining example of taking up the Cross and following Christ, Thessaloniki Metropolitan says in Iași

“Saint Parascheva, celebrated today, is a radiant example of what it means to take up one’s Cross and follow Christ,” said Metropolitan Filotheos of Thessaloniki during the local celebrations on Tuesday in Iași. His Eminence reflected on the Gospel passage read during the Divine Liturgy, in which the Saviour calls His disciples to self-denial and…

Oct 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Over 24,500 pilgrims venerate relics of Saint Parascheva as Iași pilgrimage begins

More than 24,500 pilgrims have venerated the relics of Saint Parascheva in Iași as of Thursday morning, according to Agerpres. The annual pilgrimage in Iași began on Wednesday morning with the procession of Saint Parascheva’s relics and their placement in the outdoor baldachin near the Metropolitan Cathedral. Authorities have urged pilgrims to pay special attention…

Oct 10, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu