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Romanian Orthodox Church Reaffirms Commitment to Christian Values and European Democracy

The Romanian Orthodox Church (ROC) is deeply engaged in the present and future of Romania, consistently defending and promoting Christian and European democratic values for the benefit of the Romanian people. As the first signatory of the “Declaration of Religious Denominations for Romania’s Integration into the European Union” on May 16, 2000, the ROC reaffirms…

Dec 4, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church calls for prayer, calm, and discernment during current elections

The Romanian Orthodox Church urges prayer, calm, and discernment amidst the ongoing parliamentary and presidential elections. We firmly reject any forms of behaviour that incite division or hatred and emphasize the need for dialogue throughout society to foster peace, mutual respect, and responsibility. This period, coinciding with the Nativity Fast, calls us to exhibit healthy…

Nov 29, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania’s National Day to be celebrated with thanksgiving services and hero commemorations

Following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, December 1, thanksgiving services will be held in diocesan cathedrals, parish churches, and monastic places of worship across the country and abroad to mark Romania’s National Day. These services will give thanks for the freedom and unity of the Romanian people and honour the heroes who achieved the Great…

Nov 29, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarch receives Israel’s Ambassador for courtesy visit

On Monday, November 25, 2024, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania welcomed His Excellency Mr. Lior Ben Dor, the Ambassador of Israel to Romania, for a courtesy visit at the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest. Patriarch Daniel praised Ambassador Ben Dor’s extensive diplomatic experience and highlighted the excellent relations between Romania and Israel. A pertinent example…

Nov 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel of Romania welcomes Azerbaijan’s Ambassador Gudsi Osmanov for an official visit

On Friday, November 15, 2024, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania received His Excellency Mr. Gudsi Osmanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Bucharest, during an introductory visit at the Patriarchal Residence. At the beginning of the meeting, Patriarch Daniel extended a warm welcome to the ambassador and commended His Excellency’s extensive diplomatic and…

Nov 15, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod secretary meets with representatives of Montenegrin Embassy to Bucharest

His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, Secretary of the Holy Synod, welcomed His Excellency Mr Dalibor Đurović, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Montenegro in Bucharest, at the Patriarchal Palace on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Mr. Đurović was accompanied by Ms. Diandra Iluțan Podăreanu, head of the Ambassador’s office at the Montenegrin Embassy…

Nov 6, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate welcomes Serbian delegation, celebrating faith and cultural bonds

His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, Secretary of the Holy Synod, welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Lukijan of Buda, administrator of the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Timișoara, at the Patriarchal Palace on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Rev. Vicar Marinco Marcov, Hieromonk Varnava Kzezevic, and Protodeacon Miodrag Iovanovic accompanied him. Bishop Varlaam conveyed His Beatitude…

Nov 5, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop meets with Deputy Ambassador of Israel to strengthen bilateral ties

On Monday, November 4, 2024, His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, Secretary of the Holy Synod, welcomed His Excellency Mr. Rami Teplitskiy, Deputy Ambassador of the State of Israel to Bucharest, at the Patriarchal Palace. Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești extended a warm welcome to the Israeli Deputy Ambassador at the Romanian Patriarchate, noting…

Nov 4, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod announces 2026 focus on family pastoral care and commemoration of Holy Women, sets plans for Centennial events

The working session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church was conducted on Friday, October 25, 2024, in the Aula Magna “Patriarch Teoctist” of the Patriarchal Palace, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. Following the elections for the Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Romanian Orthodox…

Oct 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Program of festivities dedicated to St Demetrius the New: October 20-28, 2024

The joy of this year’s pilgrimage for the feast day of Saint Demetrius the New, Protector of Bucharest (October 27), organized by the Romanian Patriarchate and the Archdiocese of Bucharest, will be significantly enhanced by the arrival of the relics of Saint Lazarus from Cyprus. The pilgrimage will take place from October 20 to October…

Oct 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church to mark Patriarch Daniel’s 17th enthronement anniversary

On Monday, September 30, 2024, the Romanian Orthodox Church will mark the 17th anniversary of the enthronement of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. The program begins with the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Following the liturgy, at 11:00 AM, a Te Deum service will be held in the Cathedral as…

Sep 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu