Romanian Patriarchate

St. Stephen, Protector of diaconal ministry: Bishop Varlaam congratulates deacons for their mission

„The feast day of Saint Stephen the Archdeacon is also the patronal day of the deacons and archdeacons of our Church,” reminded His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, secretary of the Holy Synod, at the end of the Divine Liturgy celebrated on Friday at the Patriarchal Cathedral. „Therefore, today at the Divine Liturgy,…

Dec 30, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Memorial service for 1989 Romanian Revolution heroes held at Patriarchal Cathedral

His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova officiated a memorial service at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Sunday to commemorate the heroes of the December 1989 Revolution. “Between 1948 and 1989, official media no longer broadcast carols, nor was there any talk of God. The totalitarian regime established in 1948 banned the broadcasting of carols, church…

Dec 23, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The Church Alongside the Sick: A Year in Review on Healing

Observing the accelerated increase in recent years of people affected by both classic diseases and multiple addictions, the Romanian Orthodox Church dedicated the year now concluding to the pastoral care and assistance of the sick. The declaration of the “Solemn Year of Pastoral Care and Assistance of the Sick” and the “Commemorative Year of all…

Dec 20, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Varlaam celebrates feast of St. Spyridon, who continues to do good after his repose

On Thursday, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the “St. Spyridon” Metropolitan Cathedral in Bucharest, marking its patronal feast. Homily on St. Spyiridon’s Life and Miracles In his sermon, Bishop Varlaam spoke about the life and miracles of St. Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythous. “St. Spyridon was tirelessly active throughout his…

Dec 13, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Varlaam encourages students to preserve the purity of Christmas season

On Thursday evening, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești attended the traditional Christmas carol concert organized by the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest. Addressing the students, he emphasized that Christian holidays should be celebrated with intensity, regardless of the challenges of our times. “Just as true Christians are accustomed to prayer—not merely repeating a…

Dec 13, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: December 2 – 8, 2024

Carol singers began to spread the good tidings about the Nativity of the Lord both in Romania and abroad. Many children also enjoyed the gentleness and kindness of St. Nicholas embodied by Santa Claus, while churches and monasteries celebrated the feast of this great miracle-worker. We invite you to visit a virtual exhibition of photos…

Dec 9, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

Bishop Paisie’s Sunday sermon: A call for genuine faith and the danger of religious formalism

On the 27th Sunday after Pentecost, His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the National Cathedral Chapel, emphasizing the importance of living faith authentically while warning against religious formalism. Healing the crippled woman: A symbol of spiritual liberation Reflecting on the Gospel passage about the healing of the crippled…

Dec 9, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: November 25 – December 1, 2024

Patronal feasts at various churches, the feast of Holy Apostle Andrew, Protector of Romania, and Romania’s National Day have been captured in this week’s photo-feature entitled “The Week in Pictures”. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post: Vezi această postare pe Instagram O postare distribuită de Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our weekly…

Dec 4, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

The call to mission is actual: Bishop Chrysostom of Bukoba and Western Tanzania concelebrates at National Cathedral chapel

On Saturday, His Grace Bishop Chrysostom of Bukoba and Western Tanzania (Patriarchate of Alexandria) emphasized the continued relevance of the apostolic mission, stating, “The paths of Saint Andrew the Apostle must be travelled again today.” The bishop celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel of the National Cathedral in Bucharest alongside His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary…

Dec 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Theology students in Bucharest celebrate Patron Saint Catherine at University Chapel

On Monday, Orthodox theology students in Bucharest honoured Saint Catherine, the patron saint of the Chapel of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, Secretary of the Holy Synod, along with an assembly of clergy who are also faculty members. “On behalf of…

Nov 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: November 18 – 24, 2024

During the week of 18-24 November 2024, it snowed in many parts of the country, and white-clad landscapes were captured in expressive photo shots. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită de Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection of photos? We…

Nov 25, 2024Ștefana Totorcea