Romanian Patriarchate

His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova blesses the memorial to the victims of the Colectiv fire

The memorial to the victims of the Colectiv club fire built by the Archdiocese of Bucharest was blessed Sunday, 30 October 2016, Radio Trinitas informs. The blessing service took place at the St Nicholas – Broşteni Church, and was officiated by His Grace Timotei of Prahova, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest. After the…

Nov 2, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu

The Hierarchs of the Holy Synod prayed for the victims of the Colectiv club fire

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, prayed Saturday, 29 October 2016, together with several hierarchs, members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, for the victims of the Colectiv club fire. The memorial service was officiated by His Grace Varlaam of Ploieşti, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch. The names of all the victims…

Nov 2, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop Justinian passed away to the Lord

His Eminence Hon Archbishop Justinian, Bishop of Maramureş and Sătmar, passed away to the Lord at the age of 95 Saturday, 30 October 2016, after suffering a heart attack. Archbishop Justinian was born on 28 May 1921 in Plopiş Village, Maramureş County, in a family of devout peasants, receiving the name of John at Baptism.…

Nov 1, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church meets in solemn session

The solemn session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church was held this morning, 28 October 2016, in the Aula Magna of the Palace of the Patriarchate, in Bucharest. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, chaired the session. His Grace Varlaam of Ploieşti, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch and General Secretary of the…

Oct 28, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest’s Protector Saint celebrated on the Hill of Joy. The Patriarch of Romania presided over Divine Liturgy

  The Orthodox Church celebrates Thursday, 27 October 2016, the Pious Saint Demetrius the New, Protector of Bucharest. The Patriarch of Romania presided over the Divine Liturgy officiated at the outdoor altar next to the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. Together with His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel concelebrated several hierarchs: His Eminence Gabriel, Metropolitan of Nea Ionia…

Oct 27, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu

#TheGoodToKnow: Church is more than what we can see (Video)

People can change for the better through the power of the Word. God works all things for good tot hem that love Hi. Church is more than what can be seen with the naked eye. Every day, events unfold with an amazing speed, and we can miss the essential. Say connected to the life of…

Oct 20, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu

Father Dumitru Stăniloae commemorated in Bucharest. 23 years since his passing away to the Lord

The greatest Romanian Orthodox theologian, Father Dumitru Stăniloae, passed away to the Lord on 5 October 1933. Twenty-three years after the death of Fr Stăniloae, the dean of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest, Rev. Fr.  Ștefan Buchiu, officiated a memorial service at St Catherine University Chapel. Professors and students of the Orthodox Theology…

Oct 6, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu

Snagov Monastery: Patriarch John of Antioch laid the foundation stone for a future centre for cultural heritage preservation

His Beatitude John X, Patriarch of Antioch and all East, laid Saturday, 1 October 2016, the foundation stone of a future Centre for Cultural Heritage Protection and Preservation of Snagov Monastery, Ilfov County, in the presence of hierarchs, clerics and faithful. His Grace Timotei of Prahova, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, addressed thanks…

Oct 6, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu

St Anthimos the Ivirite commemorated at his foundation in Bucharest. Bishop Varlaam: His life is an example for each of us to follow

St Anthimos Monastery in Bucharest celebrated Tuesday, 27 September 2016, her founder and protector, Saint Anthimos the Ivirite. Hundreds of believers participated in the commemorative Divine Liturgy celebrated by His Grace Varlaam of Ploiești, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch. In his homily, Bishop Varlaam emphasised the personality of the great Hierarch of the Romanian Orthodox…

Oct 4, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu

St Anthimos Monastery: His Eminence Metropolitan John of Rustavi celebrated the Divine Liturgy

His Eminence John, Metropolitan of Rustavi celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, 2 October 2016, at St Anthimos Monastery in Bucharest. His Eminence Ephraim, Archbishop of Bolnisi, concelebrated. Metropolitan John addressed the faithful referring to the gospel reading. When our Saviour says the Beatitudes, He regards them as steps towards perfection,…

Oct 4, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu

Catholicos Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia: Saint Anthimos of Iberia demonstrated that ministry to God prevails over all

His Beatitude Ilia II, Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia, conveyed a message on the occasion of the manifestations organized by the Romanian Patriarchate on the 300th anniversary of the martyrdom of St Anthimos the Ivirite, Metropolitan of Wallachia. The message was read out by His Eminence John, Metropolitan of Rustavi, representative of the Georgian Patriarch,…

Oct 4, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu