Romanian Patriarchate

Patriarch Daniel prayerfully remembers Fr. Dumitru Staniloae on the 28th anniversary of his repose

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel visited the cemetery of Cernica Monastery on Tuesday to officiate a memorial service at the tomb of one of his mentors, Father Dumitru Staniloae, marking the 28th anniversary of the repose of the great theologian proposed for canonization. The Romanian Patriarch also visited the graves of three Primate Metropolitans of the…

Oct 6, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Bp Varlaam: Saint Anthimos the Georgian founded free education and introduced Romanian language in the Church

His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the patronal feast of St. Antimos Monastery in Bucharest on Sept. 27. He spoke about the achievements of the holy hierarch Anthimos, who was a collaborator of St. Constantine Brâncoveanu: he founded the first free public schools; he introduced Romanian in worship; he created…

Oct 5, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel announces a centre for protection and promotion of Snagov monastery’s cultural heritage

In two years, Snagov Monastery will have a centre for protecting and promoting its cultural heritage. The announcement was made by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel during a visit to the monastery at the end of September occasioned by the commemoration of Wallachia’s Ruler Saint Neagoe Basarab. “It was found that there is a great need…

Oct 5, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel expresses deep sorrow at Constanța hospital blaze

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has expressed his deep sorrow for the tragedy that took place on October 1 at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Constanta. In a message published following the fire that broke out in the intensive care unit treating COVID-19 patients in the Black Sea port city of Constanta on the back of…

Oct 5, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Neagoe Basarab remains a bright figure in the history of the Romanian people: Patriarch Daniel at Snagov Monastery

“Although he reigned only nine years, between 1512 and 1521, the Holy Prince Neagoe Basarab remained a bright figure in the history of the Romanian people,” the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church said at Snagov Monastery on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Saint Neagoe Basarab is the founder and protector saint of the monastic settlement…

Sep 27, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Melkite-Catholic Patriarch Youssef Absi visits Romanian Patriarchate: I was impressed by the faith of the Romanian people

Patriarch Youssef Absi, the Melkite-Catholic Patriarch of Antioch, visited the Romanian Patriarchate on Friday, September 24, 2021. He was welcomed at the Palace of the Patriarchate by the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploieşti. After the meeting, Patriarch Youssef Absi shared his impressions of his “visit-pilgrimage” to Romania. “I thank His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel for…

Sep 27, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Bp Timotei: Orthodox Youth Association members are Christ’s “mystical disciples” who are not ashamed to profess Him

“The mission of the Church at the Holy Altar is complemented by wonderful projects, deeds and ideas of young people who are mystical disciples of the Saviour, who are not ashamed to profess Him and inspire others of the same age,” Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova said referring to the activity of young people from…

Sep 16, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Varlaam: Teach children the importance of the cross!

On Tuesday, the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploieşti urged to teach children “how important the cross is in our lives and for the salvation of each of us.” Bishop Varlaam led the celebrations for the patronal feast of St Basil Church on Victoriei Ave in Bucharest. The church keeps the largest fragment of the…

Sep 15, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

National Cathedral’s altar mosaic iconography revealed as scaffolding comes down: PHOTOS

The altar of Romania’s National Cathedral has begun to display its beautiful mosaic iconography with scaffolding starting to come down. Like all important works, the iconographic project of the altar started on paper: Starting with the highest and going downwards, the three registers present the following iconographic representations: The Tabernacle of the Congregation, which was…

Sep 10, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

10th Annual Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States to convene in October

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America (ACOB-US) will convene in Washington D.C. between October 2 and 5. This year’s agenda will feature proposals to introduce new channels to connect with the Orthodox faithful and several new ministries and committees to support Orthodox youth and volunteer programs. The meeting starts…

Sep 2, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Bp Ieronim remembers Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs: “Let their sacrifice not be in vain!”

Serving on Monday at the church founded by the Brâncoveanu family in the centre of Bucharest, the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Ieronim of Sinaia said that their martyrdom impressed a whole world, not only the Romanians. The patriarchal auxiliary bishop listed the Saints among the martyrs of the first centuries and those during the communist regime,…

Aug 20, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu