Dioceses

500-year-old church linked to Cozia Monastery set for restoration

The Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Seaca village, Olt County, Romania, is set to be restored, preserving a place of worship more than 500 years old that once belonged to Cozia Monastery. According to Poboru mayor Iulian Bărăscu, the church dates back to 1518 and has a rich history linked…

Apr 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Archaeologists confirm historic burial ground at Iași church after human remains found

Archaeologists have confirmed the existence of an old cemetery surrounding the Church of Saints Athanasius and Cyril in Iași after human remains were uncovered during restoration works at the historic church. The discovery includes 57 human skeletons believed to belong to the cemetery that existed in the churchyard until 1946. The Church of Saints Athanasius…

Apr 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Relics of Saint Antonina of Tismana uncovered in solemn rite at historic monastery

The relics of Saint Antonina of Tismana were uncovered on Monday during a solemn rite at Tismana Monastery, with Metropolitan Irineu of Oltenia saying the newly canonised saint “lived a truly holy and spiritual life, preserving her silence and purity.” His Eminence underscored the significance of the moment: “With God’s help, we are fulfilling the…

Apr 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Conference in Bălți examines 1946–1947 Soviet Famine and preserving historical memory

A conference entitled “The Famine of 1946–1947 — Historical Research and Memorial Testimonies” was held in Bălți at the NordTec Hall of Alecu Russo State University. The event brought together researchers, representatives of public institutions and members of civil society concerned with preserving the memory of one of the most tragic chapters in the history…

Apr 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

New church consecrated in Republic of Moldova as Metropolitan Petru praises love for God’s house

A new church was consecrated on Saturday in Cornești, Republic of Moldova, where Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia celebrated the Divine Liturgy and underscored the significance of the occasion, saying: “May God protect those who love His house.” His Eminence highlighted the enduring value of works undertaken for God and for the community. “All our work,…

Apr 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

A woman’s heart is more open to the divine message, Bishop Teofil says

“The heart of a woman is more open and receptive to the divine message,” Bishop Teofil of Trotuș, assistant bishop of the Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău, said on Sunday at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of Saint Parascheva in Roman. His Grace celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the Third Sunday after Pascha, the Sunday of the…

Apr 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Myrrh-Bearing Women are true models for women today, Bishop Veniamin says

The Myrrh-Bearing Women are true models for women today, Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia said on Sunday at the Parish of the Nativity of the Mother of God in Palanca, Republic of Moldova. His Grace underscored that Christian women are called to cultivate the virtues of the Myrrh-Bearing Women both in family life and in…

Apr 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop Irineu blesses first gathering of priests’ wives group in Alba Iulia Archdiocese

His Eminence Archbishop Irineu of Alba Iulia blessed on Sunday the first gathering of the priests’ wives group in the Archdiocese of Alba Iulia, describing the new initiative as a call to communion, service and responsibility in the Church’s mission. “The priests’ wives group Saint Philotimia of Râmeț, recently established in the Archdiocese of Alba…

Apr 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint George’s presence at feast of Myrrh-bearing women is no coincidence, Veria Metropolitan says

“The presence of the Holy Great Martyr George at this feast of the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women is no coincidence,” Metropolitan Panteleimon of Veria, Naousa and Kampania said on Sunday at the patronal feast of Pantocrator Monastery in Romania. Both the Myrrh-Bearing Women and the Holy Great Martyr George followed the Saviour Jesus Christ at any…

Apr 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Miracles unfold daily during visit, Xenophontos abbot says at Pantocrator Monastery

“I have been living amid miracles continuously during these five days among you,” Archimandrite Alexios, Abbot of Xenophontos Monastery, said on Sunday. The elder took part in the Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women, saying the days spent at Pantocrator Monastery, where he brought the Honourable Skull of Saint George, had been…

Apr 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian ambassador visits bishop in Republic of Moldova, backs identity and faith projects

His Grace Bishop Veniamin received the Romanian Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Cristian-Leon Țurcanu, on Thursday for talks focused on support for Romanian communities, cultural identity, and church projects in southern Bessarabia. The bishop thanked the ambassador for his attention to Romanians in the region and for supporting identity-related initiatives, stressing the importance of…

Apr 24, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu