Society

Romania’s Ukrainian Union marks 35th anniversary with Parliament event, prayers for war victims

The Palace of the Parliament hosted, on 19–20 November, the anniversary event “35 Years Since the Establishment of the Union of Ukrainians in Romania”. Religious leaders of Ukrainians in Romania, MPs, and members of the Ukrainian community in the country took part. The event opened with a solemn moment of prayer and commemoration for the…

Nov 25, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Church media journalists attend training on combating antisemitism and hate speech

Journalists from the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate participated from November 10 to November 13 in a training course aimed at combating antisemitism, racism, xenophobia, and hate speech in the public sphere. Organised by the Department for Interethnic Relations of the Romanian Government in collaboration with the State Secretariat for Religious Affairs, the…

Nov 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania opens new honorary consulate in Ruse, strengthening bilateral ties with Bulgaria

Romania inaugurated a new honorary consulate on Friday in the city of Ruse, the fourth of its kind in Bulgaria after those in Burgas, Silistra, and Plovdiv, reports Agerpres. The event marks a new stage in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, said Romania’s ambassador to Sofia, Brândușa Predescu, who attended the ceremony. “This…

Oct 20, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Neurosurgeon Iustinian Simion says God is present in the operating room

Neurosurgeon Iustinian Simion believes that God is present in the operating room, saying he has witnessed moments that cannot be explained by science alone. In an interview with Q Magazine, Dr Simion said he had experienced several medically inexplicable cases, which he attributes to divine intervention. “I couldn’t quantify how much is human and how…

Oct 9, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Microsoft to digitally recreate Notre-Dame Cathedral using AI

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will be digitally recreated using artificial intelligence, U.S. tech giant Microsoft announced through its president, Brad Smith. The project will be developed by Microsoft’s AI for Good division in partnership with French start-up Iconem and the French Ministry of Culture, according to Euronews. The initiative aims to produce a digital “clone”…

Aug 5, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nifon: National anthem calls Romanians to unity, faith, and responsibility

On National Anthem Day, His Eminence Hon Metropolitan Nifon, Archbishop of Târgoviște, emphasised the spiritual and historical significance of Romania’s national anthem, describing it as a call to unity, solidarity, collaboration, and a deepening of the country’s Christian heritage. “Through its lyrics and melody, the national anthem invites us to unity and solidarity, to cooperation…

Jul 29, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Over 85% of Romanians identify as religious; Nearly half attend church monthly – INSCOP survey

More than 85% of Romanians consider themselves religious, and nearly half attend church at least once a month, according to a public opinion poll conducted by INSCOP and cited by Agerpres. According to the survey, only 14% of respondents said they do not consider themselves religious, while 1% did not know or refused to answer.…

Jul 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Mel Gibson visits Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos, praises deep spiritual experience

Renowned American actor, director, and producer Mel Gibson, best known for his film The Passion of the Christ, arrived last Friday at the Serbian Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos, where he was set to spend several days. The information and accompanying photo were shared on the Friends of Hilandar Monastery (Пријатељи манастира Хиландара) Facebook page,…

Jul 1, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania takes action against clerical impersonation

On Wednesday, the plenary session of Romania’s Chamber of Deputies passed a bill that clarifies the prohibition against the unauthorised exercise of clerical and monastic functions and ensures the exclusive right of religious denominations over modes of veneration for canonised, beatified, sanctified individuals, or those recognised as righteous or symbolic identity figures. According to Agerpres,…

Jun 19, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

King Charles III honoured in Romania with photo album showcasing his connection to Transylvania

On the occasion of the King’s Birthday celebration in the United Kingdom, a new photo album titled “The Royal Paths of Transylvania” was launched in Bucharest, highlighting King Charles III’s deep connection with Romania.  The album was presented on Saturday during the opening ceremony of an exhibition of the same name, which was hosted at…

Jun 17, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian State News Agency Agerpres congratulates Basilica News Agency on 17th anniversary

The Basilica News Agency of the Romanian Patriarchate has received congratulations from Agerpres, Romania’s National News Agency, on its 17th anniversary. In a message from Director General Claudia–Victoria Nicolae, Basilica.ro is complimented for conveying “not just information, but also its deeper meaning.” “Over all these years, Basilica.ro has become a respected voice in the Romanian…

Jun 16, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu