The Good to Know no. 1/2021
On this issue: ‘A pandemic of good’, ‘3 questions on how much good is the Church doing’, ‘2020 analysis’, ‘A year of philanthropy in a pandemic, ten years since I have nourished my soul by…
Romanian Patriarchate
Easter 2021: Holy Fire from Jerusalem to arrive at the Patriarchal Palace on Holy Saturday
The Press Office of the Romanian Patriarchate made an announcement on Tuesday, April 27, on the arrival of the Holy Fire from Jerusalem to Bucharest, where Patriarch Daniel will receive it in a solemn procession…
The fasting season involves a spiritual struggle, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam says
In his sermon delivered last Friday at the Patriarchal Cathedral, the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploieşti stressed that “the fasting season involves a spiritual struggle with ourselves, against the temptations that come from around…
Patriarch Daniel inaugurates museum at Cernica Monastery
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Sunday inaugurated three facilities at Cernica Monastery, including a memorial house of St George of Cernica and Caldarusani, a museum and a refectory for pilgrims. The persons who contributed to…
The Orthodox Church will bring its specific contribution to the European common project: Fr. Sorin Șelaru about the “Conference on the Future of Europe”
“The Orthodox Church is ready to be present at every level, open for dialogue, in order to express the needs and hopes of every faithful and to bring its specific contribution to the European common…
Romanian Patriarchate has helped more than 30,000 children through its school program
Nearly 32,000 children have benefited from the Romanian Orthodox Church’s Choose School! program, which provides them with necessary school supplies, lessons, activities, and much more. The latest edition, implemented in 6 counties over the past…
The Easter greeting has always infused Christians with power and courage: WCC Gen. Secretary Rev. Ioan Sauca
„Throughout the centuries, the Easter greeting Christ is risen! has always infused Christians with the power and courage to confront death, destruction, oppression end enslavement, fear, doubt and uncertainty”, WCC Gen. Secretary Rev. Ioan Sauc,…
Patriarchate’s Spokesperson assures Easter services will take place normally this year
The spokesman of the Romanian Patriarchate, Vasile Bănescu, offered assurances that the Holy Easter services will take place normally this year. “In connection with the misunderstanding about the time interval for lifting mobility restrictions (on…
Ambassador David Saranga visits Romanian Patriarchate’s representation in Jerusalem: It is essential to respect religious freedom
Israel’s Ambassador to Romania, David Saranga, visited the Romanian Settlement in Jerusalem on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. The Ambassador was welcomed by the Very Rev. Archimandrite Teofil Anăstăsoaie, the Romanian Patriarchate’s representative to the Holy…
State Secretary Oana Ursache: Inside the church abroad, the Romanian feels at home
The new State Secretary for Romanians Abroad, Oana Ursache, met with the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti at the Patriarchate’s Palace on Monday, March 29, 2021. The meeting aimed at implementing future projects for…