Dioceses

Archim. Serafim Grigoraș is the new abbot of the “St. John the New of Suceava” Monastery

Archimandrite Serafim Grigoraș from the Metropolitan Cathedral in Iași was enthroned on Tuesday as the abbot of “St. John the New of Suceava” Monastery. His Grace Damaschin of Dorna, Auxiliary Bishop of Suceava and Rădăuți, officiated the cheirothesia ceremony, with the participation of Archim. Melchisedec Velnic, Abbot of Putna Monastery, and Archim. Nectarie Clinci, Abbot…

Sep 3, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

A century from the re-establishment of the historical Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Oradea

His Grace Sofronie, Bishop of Oradea, officiated on Sunday the Divine Liturgy at the “Lord’s Resurrection” Orthodox Cathedral in Oradea to celebrate a century from the re-establishment of the Diocese of Oradea through Royal decree.  On this occasion, the hierarch spoke of the historical meaning of the day of August 30 for the Romanian Orthodox…

Sep 2, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

2019 report | Diaconia Mission offered 426.000-Euro family support in the Republic of Moldova

The “Diaconia” Social Mission of the Metropolis of Bessarabia published its activity report on year 2019: the organization, which is the social arm of the Metropolis, has raised 426,000 Euros, which was redistributed as complex services of support and material donations to families, orphans and parishes. Metropolitan Petru writes in the report introduction that the most important…

Sep 1, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

‘Christians are the most persecuted. Either their rights are restricted or they are even killed,’ Bishop Ignatie warns

The persecution of Christians worldwide and the lack of the public’s reaction on this topic were two aspects that the Bishop of Huși highlighted in his sermon at Stroieşti Parish on Sunday. “It has been found that Christians are the most persecuted in this world. Official statistics say that in 2018-2019, more than 260 million…

Aug 20, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop Teodosie on Romania’s Navy Day: The most special weapon of sailors is the protection of the Mother of God and angels

Archbishop Teodosie of Tomis participated in the events marking Romania’s Navy Day in Constanța on Saturday. The Archbishop of Tomis officiated a thanksgiving service and addressed the Romanian sailors and the authorities present. Recalling that the Church honours Virgin Mary on August 15, the Archbishop said that Romania is also called the Garden of the…

Aug 17, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Teofan at funeral of 20-year-old priest’s son: Silence is more eloquent than the poor words spoken

“In such moments, it may be better to be silent than to speak, because, in a way, silence is more eloquent than the poor words spoken,” Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina said August 12 at the funeral of the 20-year old Ilie Gabriel Melniciuc, son of a priest in Iasi. The young man died…

Aug 17, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Fr. Alexandru Argatu, son of famous Romanian confessor and exorcist Ilarion Argatu, dies following car crash

Father Alexandru Argatu from Boroaia, one of the children of the famous Romanian confessor and exorcist Ilarion Argatu, passed away last Tuesday, August 11, at the age of 75 following a car accident. The car crash took place in the village of Onișcani in Bacău County, Monitorul de Suceava reports. Father Alexandru Argatu was born…

Aug 17, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Paltin-Petru Voda Monastery receives fragment of St Nikephoros the Leper’s relics

Paltin-Petru Voda Monastery has received a fragment of the holy relics of Saint Nikephoros the Leper, a powerful intercessor for COVID-19 and every disease. The holy relics were donated by Father Simon from the Hermitage of St. Panteleimon from Greece, at the request of the abbess of Paltin Monastery, stavrophore Justina Bujor. Father Simon was…

Aug 4, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

‘Let us not forget our brothers and sisters on the bed of suffering,’ Banat Metropolitan urges at beginning of Dormition Fast

In his pastoral message at the beginning of the Dormition Fast, Metropolitan Ioan of Banat urged much prayer, almsgiving and care for the sick and lonely. “Let us not forget, my dear spiritual sons and daughters, our brothers and sisters on the bed of suffering, in hospitals and at home, as well as the medical…

Aug 3, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

I will continue to strengthen the stone church and the chruch in everyone’s soul, Suceava new Archbishop Calinic promises at enthronement ceremony

Suceava’s new archbishop Calinic promised to continue to strengthen the stone church and the spiritual church in his diocese during a speech held at the enthronement ceremony on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Archbishop Calinic referred to the challenges brought by globalization and consumerism and assured his flock that he would meet their needs with love.…

Jul 30, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

New Archbishop Calinic enthroned in Suceava during solemn cermony

The new Archbishop of Suceava and Radauti was enthroned Sunday at Suceava during a solemn ceremony held after the Divine Liturgy in the presence of hierarchs, monastics and believers. The service was presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina, whose assistant was the now Archbishop Calinic of Suceava for thirteen years.…

Jul 27, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu