Romanian Patriarchate

Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate publishes first edition of funeral service in Ukrainian language

The Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate has recently published the first edition of the Funeral Rites in Ukrainian, which provides a uniform liturgical text for all Ukrainian Orthodox parishes under the Romanian Patriarchate. The book was compiled with the contributions of Fr. Marius N. Lauruc, a counsellor at the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania, and Oxana and…

Aug 28, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Ukrainians in Romania pray for peace on Ukraine’s Independence Day

On August 24, Ukrainian Orthodox communities marked Ukraine’s Independence Day by offering prayers of thanksgiving and holding memorial services for the fighters who have fallen in the ongoing war in Romania’s neighbouring country. Special prayers for peace, as recommended by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, in March 2022, were also recited in every Ukrainian…

Aug 28, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Constantine Brâncoveanu was an unwavering witness of the Orthodox Christian faith, patriarchal auxiliary bishop says

On the feast day of the Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs, the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Bucharest’s “Lady Bălașa” Church, a church founded by one of the daughters of Wallachia’s Prince Saint Constantine Brâncoveanu. “Saint Constantine Brâncoveanu was an unwavering witness of the Orthodox Christian faith and a promoter of…

Aug 23, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Exhumation of St Sofian’s relics: The time has come for the Lord’s chosen ones to be moved from the cemetery to the church

On Monday morning, Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova officiated the exhumation service of the holy relics of Saint Sofian of St Anthimos Monastery at Căldărușani Monastery near Bucharest. The venerable relics were placed in the cemetery church for a specific service before being transported to St Anthimos Monastery. “A specific rite was observed for such…

Jul 31, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova conducts exhumation of Saint Dumitru Stăniloae’s relics

On Monday, Bishop Timotei of Prahova, the Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, conducted a special service to exhume Saint Dumitru Stăniloae’s relics from the cemetery of Cernica Monastery. The bishop spoke about the desire of Saint Dumitru Stăniloae and other hierarchs and theology professors to “listen to the liturgy beneath the earth in…

Jul 31, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Hungary’s Secretary of State for Churches, Minorities and Civil Affairs visits Romanian Patriarchate

Mr. Soltész Miklós, Hungary’s Secretary of State for Churches, Minorities, and Civil Affairs, was received by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești at the Patriarchal Palace on July 19. After visiting the Patriarchal Cathedral and Palace, the Hungarian delegation was welcomed at Saint Nicetas of Remesiana Salon at the Patriarchal Palace, where discussions were held…

Jul 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Photo gallery: Icons of the newly-canonized Romanian Saints

Sixteen Romanian venerables and confessors were canonized by the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church during its working sessions on July 11-12. The proclamation of the canonization of the new saints will take place next year when the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates a century since the recognition of its Patriarchate status. Please find below…

Jul 19, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod issues Synodal Act to mark 250th anniversary of the translation of St Demetrius the New’s relics to Bucharest

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church issued an anniversary act on the 250th anniversary of the translation of Saint Demetrius the New’s relics to Bucharest. The document, written on parchment and signed by all the members of the Holy Synod, was read by the Patriarch of Romania last Saturday at the end of…

Jul 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

St. Dumitru Stăniloae’s canonization is a joy for the theological world: The tradition of the first centuries is resumed

The news of the canonization of the illustrious theologian and confessor priest Dumitru Stăniloae brought joy among Romanian theologians. Basilica.ro took the pulse of theology faculties in the country where Saint Dumitru Stăniloae taught: Bucharest and Sibiu. Bucharest “We have awaited with joy and hope the moment of the canonization of the most illustrious and…

Jul 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bp Paisie of Sinaia cautions: A “successful” life actually hides real dramas

On Sunday, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia underscored the increasingly prevalent lifestyle that appears successful but conceals genuine crises, interior emptiness, and a lack of meaning during his sermon at the Chapel of the National Cathedral, alluding to the Gospel reading from Matthew. Bishop Paisie noted that Christ insists three times in the mentioned…

Jul 15, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan of Ruse in Bucharest: In these times, Saint Demetrius rejoices to see us in unity

Attending the 250th anniversary of the Translation of Saint Demetrius the New’s relics to Bucharest, Metropolitan Naum of Ruse spoke from the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral about the essential need for unity and joint testimony in these troubled times. His Eminence Metropolitan Naum conveyed, personally and on behalf of the new Patriarch Daniil…

Jul 15, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu