On Saturday, the 100th anniversary of the consecration of St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia marked a moment of inter-Orthodox communion. Alongside Patriarch Daniil of Bulgaria, hierarchs from most local Orthodox Churches participated in the celebration of St. Alexander Nevsky. His Grace Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix represented the Romanian Orthodox Church at the event. “Times…
The number of anti-Christian hate crimes has exponentially increased across Europe, according to the most recent report published by the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe (OIDAC). 2,444 such crimes have been identified in 35 European monitored countries, of which 232 were personal attacks. France, the United Kingdom and Germany are at…
Voting will be accessible throughout the weekend at the initial polling stations established in the diaspora, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The initial station in Auckland, New Zealand, was able to operate at 01:00 EET due to the time zone difference. Father Mihai Mircea Corpodean, the parish priest of the Romanians in…
Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe spoke about the significance of the Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple, addressing themes of hope, salvation, and overcoming contemporary anxieties during a conference held Thursday evening at the Faculty of Theology in Bucharest. A Feast of Hope and Salvation “The Feast of the Entry of…
The restoration of the Church of Saints Nectarios and Martin in Tours is advancing significantly. The stained glass windows and portions of the main façade have recently been restored. The Romanian community purchased the church, a historic monument, 15 years ago with support from the Metropolis of Western and Southern Europe. Restoration efforts began five…
On Thursday, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia addressed the importance of proper upbringing and education of children during the celebration of the Entry of the Mother of God into the Temple at the Patriarchal Cathedral. Referencing how the Virgin Mary was raised from an early age by pious widows in the Temple of Jerusalem,…
The Romanian Government authorised a draft law on November 14 that establishes the National Day of Religious Freedom and the Contribution of Faith Communities to Romanian Society. This day will be observed annually on May 16. The draft law suggests organising cultural, religious, and educational events to respect religious freedom and the relationship between the…
On Tuesday, memorial services for the victims of the war in Ukraine were held across several communities within the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania, marking 1,000 days since the onset of the military conflict. The services, organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Ukraine in Romania, took place in Ukrainian Orthodox churches in Sighetu Marmației,…
The Orthodox community in Viareggio has successfully acquired the parish complex, where it has been active for the past ten years. Since April, the parish of the Prophet Isaiah received approval for a grant from the Department for Romanians Abroad to fund the purchase of the worship complex it has been using, which meets its…
Father Mihai Himcinschi, the Dean of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Alba Iulia, expressed his deep passion for his teaching vocation in an interview with Alba24 during the show Teacher’s Profile. “I would choose this teaching career again because I enjoy being around young people,” Father Himcinschi said. He elaborated on the fulfilling nature…
In a YouTube video, Father Nicolae Dima explained the type of healing one can seek through the Mystery of Holy Unction, emphasizing its spiritual depth rather than a promise of miraculous physical cures. A Ritual of Renewal Father Dima recounted his personal experience of performing the Holy Unction in a hospital room where his daughter…
Last Saturday, the Romanian Orthodox community in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, celebrated the 5th anniversary of the consecration of their parish church, dedicated to Saint Matthew the Apostle and Saint Christina the Great Martyr. The feast day of Saint Matthew was marked with a festive Divine Liturgy, celebrated by Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas and Bishop…
On Saturday, November 30, the Parish Council of the Romanian Orthodox community in Malta will hold a charity event to celebrate the eve of Romania’s National Day. Participants are invited to wear traditional attire or a Romanian blouse. Father George-Alexandru Popescu, parish priest in Valletta, announced the event on Facebook, explaining its purpose: raising funds…
Please find below captivating images, showing the beauty of creation in the transition period from autumn to winter, in our Week-in-Pictures photo feature for November 11 – 17, 2024. Bishop Visarion of Tulcea at the church of St. Athanasius in Niculițel, Romania, on November 14, 2024. Photo credit: Diocese of Tulcea Prayer to Holy Hierarch…
Stavrophore Justina Bujor, the abbess of Paltin-Petru Vodă Monastery, shared in an interview with Doxologia.ro how medicine and monasticism intertwined in her life as complementary vocations. “On one hand, it’s challenging, but on the other, they truly complement each other,” said the abbess about her dual roles as a monastery leader and a physician. “I…
Last Thursday, the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of Germany, Central and Northern Europe held an anniversary symposium marking 30 years since its founding. Titled “From Aspiration to Reality,” the event took place at the Metropolis’ headquarters in Nuremberg, emphasizing the contribution of Romanian Orthodoxy to European spirituality. Organized in collaboration with the German-Romanian Institute “Ex Fide…
“Selfishness and rapacity – the pathological tendency to accumulate, are what disfigure us and transform us into brutes, into characters who limit themselves only to the biological dimension of our lives, ignoring the spiritual one,” said Bishop Ignatie of Hușilor on Sunday, reflecting on the Parable of the Rich Man whose land produced abundantly. The…
Last week, “Nicolae Bălcescu” High School in Gyula, the only school serving the children of Romania’s community in Hungary, celebrated its 75th anniversary. The ceremony, held in the school’s festive hall, gathered students, teachers, alumni, and officials. His Grace Bishop Siluan of Hungary remarked: “The way students assimilate essential knowledge for their personal and professional…
“Each of us is a priest of love for our neighbor, the outstretched hands of the Savior Jesus Christ,” His Eminence Archishop Casian of Lower Danube said at the beginning of the Nativity Fast. “The Holy Church sends us now, at the beginning of the fasting season, a sweet, pastoral word, just as bees go…
On Sunday, Archbishop-elect Atanasie celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the “Holy Great Martyr Menas” Parish in Leicester, United Kingdom, with the blessing of Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe. The wealth of grace In his sermon, the Archbishop-elect of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland reflected on the Parable of…