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Romanian Orthodox bishops consecrate parish church in Spain’s Almendralejo
The Romanian church of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark in Almendralejo, Spain, was consecrated on Sunday by His Grace Bishop Timotei of Spain and Portugal and his Assistant Bishop Teofil of Iberia. Following the…
Nearly 500,000 Romanians bear names linked to Saints Adrian and Natalia
Saints Adrian and Natalia are the spiritual patrons of 497,965 Romanians, according to data provided by Romania’s General Directorate for Personal Records. Of the total number of people bearing names associated with the two saints,…
Patriarch Daniel urges Christian education and support for disadvantaged pupils as new school year begins
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel blessed pupils, parents and teachers at the start of the 2026–2027 school year and encouraged families, churches, and schools to cultivate faith and Christian values. The Patriarch of Romania highlighted Religious…
International photography contest invites images of Orthodox life in Czechia and Slovakia
Photographers from around the world are being invited to capture Orthodox Christianity through the international competition “Colours of Orthodoxy. Czechia and Slovakia”. The competition runs from 15 August to 30 November and is free to…
Unique seal of Byzantine Empress Irene Laskarina discovered at Perperikon in Bulgaria
A personal lead seal belonging to Byzantine Empress Irene Komnene Doukaina Laskarina has recently been discovered at Perperikon in southern Bulgaria. Dating from the 13th century, the artefact depicts the empress on one side and…