Dioceses

Bishop Ignatie: Let us also fast from using digital media

His Grace Bishop Ignatie officiated at Vespers on Sunday at the Diocesan Cathedral in Huși and emphasized that authentic fasting aims to dispassion. “Let us try to fast also from using digital media, by which we are all dominated and captive to what it offers us,” the Bishop of Huși explained. “Starting with this evening’s…

Mar 8, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

7 pieces of spiritual advice for a meaningful Lent by Metropolitan Andrei of Cluj

His Eminence Metropolitan Andrei of Cluj offered seven pieces of practical advice for spiritual progress during Great Lent. “On March 7, 2022, we begin Lent. There has always been a need for prayer and fasting, especially now when there is war in Ukraine. We ask God to bring peace on earth,” the Metropolitan of Cluj…

Mar 7, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Monastic house at Coșula Monastery consecrated in honour of Elders Paisie Olaru and Cleopa Ilie

The Metropolitan of Moldavia and Bukovina on Sunday blessed a monastic house dedicated to Elders Paisie Olaru and Cleopa Ilie at Coșula Monastery in Botosani County. The hierarch awarded the abbot and the benefactors church awards. The service was attended by many faithful from Botosani, local and county officials. Metropolitan Teofan was joined in the…

Mar 2, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest Archdiocese is raising funds, offering free housing for Ukrainian refugees

The Archdiocese of Bucharest has started a fundraiser that will go on until March 10 to support Ukrainian refugees and provide housing for 300 people.  “These funds will be used for faster intervention. When they identify problems, our colleagues from Suceava, from Maramureș, from Iași signal certain needs to us and we can intervene to…

Mar 2, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Suceava Archdiocese sends 30 tons of food aid to Ukraine

Around 30 tons of food aid and products of necessity arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday as part of Suceava Archdiocese’s assistance to help the victims affected by war. The help was possible thanks to the hierarchs, clergy and believers of the Archdiocese of Suceava and Radauti. Donations were also made by other dioceses in Romania…

Mar 2, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

“You are not alone!”: Metropolis of Moldavia offers free medical services to Ukrainian refugees

“You are not alone!” the representatives of the Providența medical establishments of the Metropolis of Moldavia and Bukovina told the Ukrainian refugees in a message. The Providența Polyclinic, Hospital and Medical Foundation will offer free services to those in need. “Pregnant women and children have priority. Therefore, the doctors will voluntarily help those who are…

Feb 28, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Maramureș Bishop Justin urges clergy to host Ukrainian refugees

Bishop Justin of Maramureș and Sătmar has urged the clergy to host and help the Ukrainian refugees in his diocese. “We empower the priests on the border with Ukraine in the Sighet area, and not only, in connection and collaboration with the local authorities and the faithful they pastor, to receive our exiled brethren, to…

Feb 28, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Suceava Archdiocese collects toys for Ukrainian children: refugee support continues (PHOTOS)

Actions supporting Ukrainian refugees continued this weekend in the Archdiocese of Suceava and Radauti. Particular attention is paid to the collection of toys for the many Ukrainian children who cross the border accompanied by their parents. In addition, several volunteers take care to bring a smile to the children’s faces. Food and water were provided,…

Feb 28, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Bălți Bishop: The arrival of refugees from Ukraine is an examination of our faith and love

His Grace Bishop Antonie has called for solidarity with Ukrainian refugees and prayers for both sides involved in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He said the current wave of refugees is “an examination of our faith and love.” “Most Reverend Deans, Most Reverend Parish Priests, Christian brothers and sisters, we have all witnessed for two…

Feb 26, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Southern Bessarabia Bishop urges help for Ukrainians forced to leave their families and homes

His Grace Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia urged the faithful to support the refugees from Ukraine and to pray for peace. “We are saddened by what is happening these days in the vicinity of our country and by the trials that have come upon our brothers throughout Ukraine, and we follow with concern the evolution…

Feb 26, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Suceava Archdiocese offers help to Ukrainian refugees

The Archdiocese of Suceava and Radauti announced on Friday night the measures taken to support refugees from Ukraine. The archdiocese’s photographer, Irina Ursachi, accompanied priests and volunteers from the Archdiocesan Administration and captured emotional pictures. An intervention committee for the situation of refugees was set up in the archdiocese, consisting of clergy of the Diocesan…

Feb 26, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu