Romanian Patriarchate

Romanian Patriarchate unveils new icon of the Assembly of Romanian Saints for Centennial celebration

On New Year’s Day, during the proclamation of the Solemn Year of the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate and the Commemorative Year of Romanian Orthodox Spiritual Fathers and Confessors of the 20th Century, a new icon titled “The Assembly of Romanian Saints” was presented, marking this jubilee year. The artwork, measuring 90 x 60 cm,…

Jan 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Hundreds mark the New Year 2025 with prayer at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest

Hundreds of faithful entered 2025 in prayer, gathering at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest to join in the thanksgiving service led by His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova. The Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bucharest shared the message of Patriarch Daniel, who reminded attendees that “the Church encourages us to approach each moment…

Jan 1, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Key decisions of the Romanian Orthodox Church in 2024: Canonizations, Diaspora growth, and Centenary preparations

In 2024, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church issued several significant resolutions that shaped the spiritual and organizational life of Romanian Orthodox communities both in the country and abroad. Retrospective Overview The Synod’s decisions were made gradually, responding to the evolving needs of the faithful. A notable example was the elevation of the…

Dec 31, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

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