Romanian Patriarchate

Georgia’s National Day celebrated at Romanian Patriarchate amid focus on shared Christian heritage

Georgia’s National Day was celebrated on Wednesday at the Festivitas Reception Hall of the Romanian Patriarchate’s Palace in Bucharest, where Georgian Ambassador Tamar Beruchashvili highlighted the Church’s decisive role in shaping and preserving Georgian national identity. The event was attended by Ana Cristina Tinca, state secretary for strategic affairs within Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…

May 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Georgian ambassador to Romania awarded patriarchal distinction on Georgia’s National Day

Her Excellency Tamar Beruchashvili, Georgia’s ambassador to Romania, was awarded the Order of the “Cross of Saint Maria Brâncoveanu”, describing the distinction as “an enduring symbol of our common journey towards an ever deeper spiritual and cultural harmony”. The distinction was presented during a reception held on Wednesday at the Festivitas Reception Hall of the…

May 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Varlaam says Church unity is preserved through true faith and prayer

“The unity of the Church is preserved through the confession of the true faith, but also through prayer, through supplication offered to the Holy Spirit,” Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești underlined on Sunday. His Grace celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral on the Seventh Sunday after Pascha, dedicated to the Holy Fathers…

May 25, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarchal auxiliary bishop meets Orthodox scouts group, highlights youth engagement

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, the Holy Synod’s general secretary, met on Thursday, May 14, at the Patriarchal Palace with representatives of the International Orthodox Christian Scouts Organisation “Desmos”. The bishop highlighted the importance of involving young people in educational and community activities amid the challenges of contemporary society. “It is very important that…

May 18, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nifon hosts World Council of Churches delegation amid AI ethics talks

His Eminence Hon Metropolitan Nifon, Archbishop of Târgoviște and Patriarchal Exarch, received on Friday at the Patriarchal Palace a delegation of the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches (WCC). The visit to the Patriarchal Palace formed part of the delegation’s broader programme, which also included an international symposium held on May…

May 18, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

American students from University of Pittsburgh visit Romanian Patriarchate

A group of thirteen students from the University of Pittsburgh in the United States, accompanied by Professor Horia M. Dijmărescu, visited the Patriarchal Palace on Monday. The group was welcomed by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești and Archimandrite Augustin Coman, coordinating patriarchal adviser of the Department for Christian, Interreligious and Romanian Communities Abroad Relations.…

May 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Statute and Regulations Commission meets in Bucharest: Its work is highly important and necessary

The Statute and Regulations Commission of the Holy Synod met on Thursday at the Patriarchal Palace in Bucharest. Patriarch Daniel of Romania emphasised the importance and necessity of the commission’s work. The meeting was convened to examine and submit to the Holy Synod three draft regulations: the Regulation of the Canonical Disciplinary Authorities and Ecclesiastical…

May 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Presidential Administration hosts Conference on EU Dialogue with Churches and Religious Communities

The Presidential Administration of Romania hosted a conference on Thursday, delivered by Fr Sorin Șelaru, Director of the Representation of the Romanian Patriarchate to the European Union. The event formed part of a broader series of initiatives organised to mark Europe Day. Entitled “The Dialogue of the European Union with Churches and Religious Communities in…

May 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian bishop says Christians face ‘polite persecution’ in Europe

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia warned Thursday of both violent and “polite” forms of persecution facing Christians today, speaking at the chapel of Romania’s National Cathedral on the feast of Saint George. In his sermon, the hierarch reflected on Christ’s words from the Gospel of the day: “The hour is coming when whoever kills…

Apr 24, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Varlaam praises Saint Callinicus as model shepherd at Cernica monastery patronal feast

“The Holy Hierarch Callinicus of Cernica strove to be a shepherd in the image of the Good Shepherd, Christ the Saviour,” Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești said on Bright Monday at Cernica Monastery. The bishop celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the feast of Saint Callinicus of Cernica and explained why the Gospel of the…

Apr 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Fire from Jerusalem to be flown to Romania on special flight amid security restrictions

The Holy Fire from Jerusalem will be brought to Romania on a special flight on Holy Saturday, following an agreement secured with the support of Romanian and Israeli authorities. Archimandrite Ioan Meiu, representative of the Romanian Patriarchate to the Holy Land, said the Romanian delegation had received the necessary approvals to transport the Holy Fire.…

Apr 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu