Dioceses

First Celebration of Saint Gerasimus of Tismana: He overcame sins and passions through holiness

Recently canonized by the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, the Venerable Martyr Gerasimus was celebrated for the first time last week at Tismana Monastery in Gorj County, alongside Saint Nicodemus, the founder of the monastic settlement. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Eminence Metropolitan Irineu of Oltenia, who highlighted the similarities between…

Dec 31, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Spiritual Support for Prisoners: Metropolis of Bessarabia and Romanian Embassy donate books to Chișinău Penitentiary

Last week, the Metropolis of Bessarabia and the Romanian Embassy in the Republic of Moldova made a donation of spiritual and Romanian literature books to Penitentiary No. 9 – Pruncul in Chișinău. A congratulatory and blessing message from Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia was conveyed by Hieromonk Gurie Dumbrava, who expressed gratitude to the staff of…

Dec 31, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Royal Family joins Christmas Liturgy in Săvârșin

Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown, and His Royal Highness Prince Radu, accompanied by Princesses Sofia and Maria, attended the Divine Liturgy on December 26 in Săvârșin Parish, Arad County. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Timotei of Arad. During his sermon, the Archbishop highlighted the celebration of the Synaxis…

Dec 31, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru of Basarabia attends Inauguration of President Maia Sandu of Moldova

On Tuesday, His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Basarabia attended the presidential inauguration of Her Excellency Maia Sandu as President of the Republic of Moldova. The event took place at the Palace of the Republic in Chișinău during a joint session of the Parliament and the Constitutional Court, in the presence of over 500 guests. Metropolitan…

Dec 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Children of light or darkness: A bishop’s call for discernment in front of modern challenges

In the Christmas Pastoral Letter, His Grace Bishop Iustin of Maramureș and Sătmar underscores the importance of making a definitive decision between living in the light through faith and love and in the darkness through lawlessness and the rejection of Christ in the context of the modern world, which is characterised by conflicts, divisions, and…

Dec 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Today man sees the atom core but not all see God: Christmas Wisdom from Metropolitan of Banat

Today, man sees even the atom core and a part of the boundless outer space, but not all see God, His Eminence Metropolitan Ioan of Banat stressed in this year’s Christmas pastoral letter. For over two millennia, the Church has been addressing all people, inviting them to fill their hearts with the love of Christ.…

Dec 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Ahead of Christmas, Bishop Ignatie of Huși reminds us that love for enemies is the criterion of true fellowship with God

In his Christmas encyclical, His Grace Bishop Ignatie of Huși emphasized that the commandment to love one’s enemies is the ultimate test of genuine communion with God. His message highlighted the lack of love in today’s society and the transformative power of Christ’s love. A World Lacking Love At the start of his pastoral letter,…

Dec 20, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru’s message on behalf of Moldovan believers: Gratitude for Patriarch Daniel

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of Patriarch Daniel’s name day, emphasizing that on the feast of the Holy Prophet Daniel, “all the clergy and faithful people of Bessarabia turn their hearts and minds, filled with gratitude and love,” towards His Beatitude. “We, together with all the servants of the…

Dec 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Media meeting in the Metropolis of Oltenia: Combating fake news and enhancing church communication

Last week, His Eminence Metropolitan Irineu of Oltenia chaired a meeting with media representatives from the Metropolis of Oltenia. The discussions focused on adopting modern communication tools and combating the spreading of fake news. Emphasis on Responsibility in Communication His Eminence Metropolitan Irineu highlighted the importance of responsibility in disseminating information and the media’s role…

Dec 16, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău offers support to families of deceased clergy

Families of deceased priests from the Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău received gifts last Saturday as part of the Church’s ongoing support initiatives. “The Church’s care for these families stands as a testament to God’s love, which, through us, becomes tangible and healing,” conveyed His Eminence Archbishop Ioachim in a video message. The event, preceded…

Dec 12, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Saints Paisius Olaru and Cleopas Ilie honoured at Sihăstria Monastery

Saints Paisius Olaru and Cleopas Ilie were commemorated on Saturday at Sihăstria Monastery in Neamț County during a memorial service officiated by His Grace Assistant Bishop Nichifor of Botoșani. Although the two ascetics were declared saints on July 12 by the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, memorial services remain allowed until their official…

Dec 9, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu