Dioceses

Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas reflects on pride during Liturgy at Putna Monastery

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at Putna Monastery, delivering a sermon on the spiritual dangers of pride, inspired by the Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. During his homily, Metropolitan Nicolae emphasized that even hermits are not exempt from the temptation of pride. “Those monks who…

Feb 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Unction held at Târgu Ocna Prison, where Saint Gerasimus of Tismana was imprisoned

An assembly of priests from the Onești Deanery conducted the Sacrament of Holy Unction on Monday at the chapel of the Târgu Ocna Prison Hospital, a site historically linked to the newly canonized Saint Gerasimus of Tismana, who was imprisoned there during the communist era. The service, presided over by Father Nicolae Zaharia, Dean of…

Feb 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Bishop visits Nicaea, marking 1700 years since the First Ecumenical Council

On Monday, Bishop Iustin of Maramureș and Sătmar visited Nicaea, the city where the First Ecumenical Council was held 1,700 years ago. The visit is part of an extensive pilgrimage from February 6 to 11, covering several monasteries and historic sites in Cappadocia and Asia Minor. Among the significant stops was the church where the…

Feb 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Assistant Bishop Benedict explores digital spirituality at national church media colloquium

Assistant Bishop Benedict of Bistrița delivered a presentation on digital spirituality on Friday at the National Colloquium “Church Press at the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate”, held in Bucharest from February 6 to 8. His paper, titled “Digital Spirituality – Concept and Forms of Expression: A General Overview”, explored both the opportunities and risks associated…

Feb 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Greek Ambassador to Romania visits Tulcea County to discuss bilateral cooperation

Greek Ambassador to Romania, Her Excellency Lili-Evangelia Grammatika, accompanied by Consul Euthymios Fokas and Greece’s Honorary Consul in Constanța, Theodoros Skandalides, visited Tulcea County on Friday, February 7. During the visit, Ambassador Grammatika met with His Grace Bishop Visarion, who presented her with an icon depicting the Virgin Mary. The Greek diplomat also held discussions…

Feb 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ignatie of Huși speaks on the art of dialogue at Iași theological students’ celebration

Bishop Ignatie of Huși spoke to theology students in Iași on Thursday about the art of dialogue, drawing insights from Saint Basil the Great. His Grace celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Iași alongside Assistant Bishop Damaschin of Dorna of the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți. The day marked the feast of…

Jan 31, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Principalities’ Union Day: Metropolitan of Bessarabia reaffirms the national and spiritual identity of Bessarabians

“The Union of the Romanian Principalities was the day when the sons of Moldavia and Wallachia embraced as brothers, under the same flag and faith, laying the foundation of the modern Romanian state,” said His Eminence Metropolitan of Bessarabia in a pastoral message marking the 166th anniversary of this historic event. “This Union was not…

Jan 25, 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

Local Synod of the Metropolis of Bessarabia charts path for 2025

The Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolis of Bessarabia convened Thursday for a working session chaired by His Eminence Metropolitan Petru, Archbishop of Chişinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia, and Exarch of the Territories. Joining him were Bishop Antonie of Bălți and Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia, as the Synod delved into key matters concerning the spiritual, pastoral,…

Jan 17, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Brothers of Christ: Metropolitan Ioan celebrates name day with homeless shelter beneficiaries in Timișoara

Last week, His Eminence Metropolitan Ioan of Banat marked his name day by sharing lunch with the beneficiaries of the Emergency Social Centre for Homeless People at Pădurea Verde in Timișoara, whom he called “brothers of Christ.” The metropolitan brought dozens of containers of warm food and dined alongside the shelter residents. “Do you see…

Jan 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia’s Christmas Message to the Faithful

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia delivered a video message to the faithful in the Republic of Moldova, who celebrate the Nativity of the Lord according to the unrevised calendar. “The Nativity of the Infant Christ reminds us that God came into the world to dispel the darkness of sin and guide us on the…

Jan 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu