Dioceses

Bessarabians mark 3rd anniversary of the re-establishment of Bălți Diocese

His Grace Bishop Antonie celebrated on Monday three years since the re-establishment of the Balti Diocese and seven years of episcopal ministry. The Bishop of Bălți celebrated the Divine Liturgy and a Te Deum service at the “Nativity of the Lord” Church in Bălți. He described the re-establishment of the diocese as an act of…

May 26, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

ASCOR Iaşi inaugurated the third house it built for a large family

The third house built by The Romanian Orthodox Christian Students Association (ASCOR) of Iaşi for a large family was inaugurated on May 21, 2021, the feast of Holy Emperors Constantine and his mother Helen. The house was built in the town of Vlădeni, Iași county and it was blessed by Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe.…

May 25, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Diocese of Maramureș offers humanitarian aid and builds four houses for the victims of the floods

The Diocese of Maramureș offered food and 800 pairs of shoes last week for the victims of the floods in Satu Mare county. The eparchy will build four houses for the most affected families. Archimandrite Casian Filip of the diocese’s social-philanthropic department met with clergy and local authorities on Monday to decide what kind of…

May 25, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

“Father of Romanian autocephaly” Bishop Melchisedec Ștefănescu could be canonized in 2025

On the 129th anniversary of Bp. Melchisedec’s repose, His Eminence Archbishop Ioachim of Roman and Bacău spoke about the possibility of his canonization in 2025, noting that the file for his canonization is being prepared. “May God vouchsafe this painting [of Bp. Melchisedec] to become an icon,” Archbishop Ioachim said after officiating a memorial service…

May 20, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

History is shaped in partnership with God: Bishop Justin of Maramures

In a message occasioned by Europe Day, Bishop Justin of Maramureş and Sătmar emphasized the contribution of God and Christianity to the smooth running of history. “History is shaped in partnership with God. Europe, the nations of Europe, which today and tomorrow separate themselves from Christ, will have to give a difficult answer before God…

May 12, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Ephraim is a son of the Resurrection. His feast calls us to strengthen our faith, Assistant Bishop Timotei says

“The church calendar is full of sons of the Resurrection, those who confessed and loved the Lord who rose from the dead, people who understood that after this transient life those who believe in the Saviour Jesus Christ will live even if they die, i.e. they will live in eternity,” His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei…

May 6, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

The pandemic could not darken the Day of Resurrection, which brings us peace and hope: Bishop of Covasna and Harghita

Bishop Andrei of Covasna and Harghita stressed that “the pandemic could not darken” the Resurrection of the Lord, “this day of light and grace”. He urged believers not to despair, to multiply good deeds, and to remain united in their families. “We all see and feel the distress and the fear of plagues, and that…

May 5, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Christ’s message to women: Don’t be afraid to bring children into the world. Fill the Heaven with saints | HG Iustin

Bishop Iustin of Maramureș and Sătmar celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the “Dormition of the Mother of God” Cathedral in Satu Mare on the second Easter day. In his homily, he offered an original interpretation of our Saviour’s message to the myrrh-bearing women: “Rejoice!” and “Be not afraid”. The hierarch said these invitations also apply…

May 4, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Nun who served as abbess of Romanian Tismana Monastery for more than 50 years reposes in the Lord

The stavrophore nun Mother Jerusalema (Gligor), who labored in monasticism for 75 years, including more than 50 years as abbess of Tismana Monastery, was solemnly laid to rest on Saturday at the monastery she led for so many years. The service was officiated by His Grace Bishop Nicodim of Severin and Strehaia, who recalled that…

Apr 29, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Ambassador David Saranga visits Bukovina’s monasteries for first time: “It was amazing”

Israel’s Ambassador to Romania visited this week for the first time Bukovina and the Monasteries in Northern Romania. The Israeli Ambassador was impressed by the religious monuments but also by the warmth of the locals. Nothing compares to the generous hospitality of the Romanian people, especially those from the Bukovina region, the Ambassador wrote on…

Apr 24, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Archbishop Calinic visits hermits in Suceava

On Thursday, April 22, Archbishop Calinic of Suceava and Radauti visited the cells of three hermits in the Lupcina area, Suceava County. The Archbishop was accompanied by Archim. Nectarie Clinci, honorary exarch of the area and Archim. Gherasim Curaciuc, inspector of the Sales Department. The Archbishop visited and blessed the cell of monk Teodosie dedicated…

Apr 24, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu