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Relics of Saint Olympias, mother of St Petronius the Prodromite, uncovered in Romania

The relics of Saint Olympias of Fărcașa, mother of Saint Petronius of Prodromos Skete on Mount Athos, were uncovered on Monday in Fărcașa, Neamț County, Romania. The event took place in the presence of His Grace Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe, His Grace Assistant Bishop Nichifor of Botoșani from the Archdiocese of Iași, Archimandrite Petroniu…

May 19, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church locally proclaims canonisation of Saint Blandina of Iași

The local proclamation of the canonisation of Saint Blandina the Confessor took place on Sunday at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Iași. The solemn event was held at the end of the Divine Liturgy celebrated by an assembly of seven hierarchs led by Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina. The Synodal Tomos proclaiming the canonisation was…

May 18, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Local proclamation of Saint Blandina’s canonisation to take place in Iași this Sunday

The local proclamation of the canonisation of Saint Blandina will take place on Sunday at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Iași, the Press Office of the Archdiocese of Iași announced. The liturgical programme will begin on the eve of the solemn event, at 4:00 p.m., with the vigil service in honour of the saint. The local…

May 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Historic Mihai Vodă Monastery in Bucharest reactivated with new monastic community

The Romanian capital has gained a new monastic settlement through the reactivation of Mihai Vodă Monastery. Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova and Archimandrite Nectarie Șofelea installed the abbess of the monastery on Saturday, May 9. Nun Cipriana Tănase comes from the community of Râmeț Monastery, where she was a disciple of Stavrophore Ierusalima Ghibu, who…

May 13, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Local proclamation of Saint Matrona of Hurezi’s canonisation held at Hurezi Monastery

“She truly passed through great struggles and ascetic labours,” said Metropolitan Irineu of Oltenia on Tuesday, May 5, at the local proclamation of the canonisation of Saint Matrona of Hurezi. His Eminence highlighted the saint’s life of asceticism and total dedication, underlining that she was pleasing to God through her entire way of life. “Saint…

May 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Local proclamation of Saint Mavra of Ceahlău’s canonisation held at Durău Monastery

“We give thanks to God for this great gift that He has bestowed upon Moldavia,” said Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina on Monday, May 4, at the local proclamation of the canonisation of Saint Mavra of Ceahlău. His Eminence also expressed gratitude to Patriarch Daniel of Romania, who blessed the proposal for the canonisation…

May 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Dionysius of Colciu commemorated for first time in Metropolis of Bessarabia after canonisation

The feast of Saint Dionysius of Colciu was celebrated for the first time since his canonisation on Sunday in the Metropolis of Bessarabia. On this occasion, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia at the Annunciation Parish, the metropolitan metochion in the locality of Sculeni, Republic of Moldova. A fragment of the…

May 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Peter Peterson, benefactor and promoter of Romanian Orthodox sacred art, laid to rest in Bucharest

Peter Peterson, a generous promoter of Orthodox sacred art and supporter of churches, was laid to rest on Saturday by a large assembly of clergy led by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești at Saint Anthony Church – Curtea Veche in Bucharest. The bishop was joined in prayer by clergy from the Patriarchal Administration, the…

May 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Irodion honoured at Lainici Monastery as hierarchs highlight his miraculous intercession

Saint Irodion was commemorated on Sunday at Lainici Monastery, on the Jiu Valley, Romania, which he led as abbot for 41 years. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Metropolitan Irineu of Oltenia, together with Archbishop Varsanufie of Râmnic, and Bishops Nicodim of Severin and Strehaia, Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia, Sebastian of Slatina and Romanați, and…

May 6, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop Casian prays with people with disabilities in Galați, calls for compassion and solidarity

His Eminence Archbishop Casian of the Lower Danube joined people with disabilities in prayer on Sunday at the Archdiocesan Cathedral in Galați. The Archbishop emphasised the importance of solidarity, inspired by the Gospel of the Healing of the Paralysed Man at Bethesda: “Being constantly people among people, so that no one today may complain of…

May 5, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru marks 101 years since Chișinău Archdiocese elevated to Metropolis

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia issued a message on Monday marking 101 years since the Archdiocese of Chișinău was elevated to the rank of Metropolis through legislative acts confirmed by Royal Decree. “This anniversary recalls the foundation of the sacrificial altar in Bessarabia, built upon the labour, patience and fidelity to truth of our…

May 5, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu