On Monarchy Day, a memorial service was held at the Patriarchal Cathedral to commemorate all the monarchs of Romania who have passed away. After the service, Archimandrite Clement Haralam, the Great Ecclesiarch of the Cathedral, addressed the faithful present, reflecting on the monarchy’s role in Romanian history. “Monarchy was not merely a form of government,…
Metropolitan Irineu of Oltenia and Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe met last week with the 450 participants of this year’s Orthodox Youth Meeting in Oltenia. On Friday, following the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the “Madona Dudu” Church in Craiova by His Grace Bishop Macarie, a Te Deum service was also officiated in the presence of…
Romanian Orthodox faithful in Canada celebrated the 8th anniversary of the Diocese of Canada from May 2 to May 10 at the Cathedral in Montreal. During this period, a series of religious and cultural events were held. The festivities began on Friday, May 2, with the Vespers service, led by an assembly of priests and…
The Romanian Orthodox Church clearly reaffirms its position of neutrality during electoral campaigns, distancing itself from any act of partisan politics and avoiding public support for any of the candidates running in the presidential election. We respect every individual’s vote, as it reflects their faith, convictions, and personal choice—an expression of a democratic right guaranteed…
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania received a farewell visit on Friday, May 9, at the Patriarchal Residence from His Excellency Mr. Sadat Meidani, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Bucharest. At the beginning of the meeting, the Patriarch of Romania warmly welcomed the ambassador and expressed appreciation for His Excellency’s extensive diplomatic…
The Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Italy has sent a message of congratulations to the newly elected Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV, wishing him a fruitful apostolic ministry. “We pray that you may receive from God the strength of a lion and the courage of your predecessors,” said Bishop Siluan to the new Pope, referring…
His Eminence Atanasie was enthroned on Saturday in London as the first Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The event was held in the new “Holy Great Martyr George” Cathedral, newly established by refurbishing a historic church building in Enfield. Following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, the enthronement ceremony commenced with…
Patriarch Daniel addressed a message of congratulations to His Eminence Atanasie on the occasion of his enthronement as first Archbishop of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. His Eminence Hon Metropolitan Nifon, Archbishop of Târgoviște and Patriarchal Exarch, is attending the ceremony in London as a delegate of the Patriarch. In…
His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, has extended warm congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new Bishop of Rome and leader of the Roman Catholic Church. In his message, Romanian Patriarch emphasized that in a world facing multiple crises “the united voice of Christians is more…
Pantocrator Monastery in Teleorman County celebrated on Sunday, May 4, 2025, its feast day dedicated to the “Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women” and the “Translation of the Relics of Saint Mary Magdalene to Constantinople.” On this occasion, a large assembly of hierarchs and priests celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the outdoor altar of the monastic…
The technical documentation for the restoration of the “Saints Nicholas and Alexander” Church in Sulina—known as “the first church in Continental Europe to be touched by the sun”—has been finalized, representatives of the institution announced. The church’s history is closely tied to Romania’s War of Independence. According to Agerpres, the church was built at the…
The George Enescu Memorial House, located in the Romanian composer’s native village, was blessed on Sunday following the completion of restoration works. The event commemorated 70 years since George Enescu’s passing. A group of priests led the blessing ceremony, which was headed by Archimandrite Hrisostom Rădășanu, Advisor for the Education Department of the Archdiocese of…
Assistant Bishop Marc of Neamț of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Western Europe celebrates on Wednesday 20 years since his episcopal ordination. His Grace Bishop Marc of Neamț was born in Paris in 1958 into a Catholic family, where he received a distinguished education, graduating from the Institute of Urbanism and the Faculty of Architecture…
Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will be enthroned on Saturday at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of Great Martyr George the Trophy-bearer in London, United Kingdom. The Divine Liturgy and enthronement ceremony will begin at 09:00 AM and will be celebrated by an assembly of hierarchs from both Romania and abroad, led by His…
The Metropolis of Bessarabia will celebrate its centennial on Thursday with a special prayer service at the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in Chișinău. The Divine Liturgy will be presided over by Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia, with concelebrants including Bishop Antonie of Bălți, Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia, and Assistant Bishop Nectarie…
“Today, May 4, 2025, as we stand before the Holy Altars with gratitude to God and sacred emotion in our hearts, we commemorate with joy and national dignity the 100th anniversary of the elevation of the Archdiocese of Chișinău to the rank of Metropolis,” said Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia on Sunday. “This Centennial Year is…
On the occasion of Romania’s National Youth Day, His Grace Bishop Benedict of Sălaj conveyed a message of encouragement and guidance to all young people: “Pay close attention to your mentors, learn from them, and don’t hesitate to ask for help.” The bishop encouraged youth to cultivate two essential components for a meaningful and intelligent…
His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas and His Excellency Andrei Muraru, Romania’s Ambassador to the United States, visited the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 25 to 27. Romania’s representative in the U.S. accepted the invitation of Mrs. Lia Roberts, Honorary Consul of Romania in Nevada, in the context of the…
A few months after his enthronement as Bishop of Ireland and Iceland, His Grace Bishop Nectarie spoke to Basilica.ro about the communities in his diocese, describing them as well-settled and balanced. At 45, he became the Bishop of Ireland and Iceland, not only because of his youth and enthusiasm. Before reaching this office, His Grace…
Fewer people know that the Righteous Joseph the Betrothed, the one who cared for the infant Jesus and protected the Virgin Mary, is commemorated not once but twice during the year by the Orthodox Church. The first commemoration takes place on the Sunday of the Forefathers according to the flesh of the Lord, starting with…