The newly established Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is now active online, having recently launched an official website alongside dedicated pages on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X. The Archdiocese’s presence on social media is a crucial opportunity to connect with believers, particularly considering the circumstances of Romanians in the diaspora and their need…
On Tuesday evening, during the traditional Christmas carols concert “The Rising Sun” at the Patriarchal Palace, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel emphasized the carols’ profound spiritual and emotional impact. Addressing the audience, he described Christmas carols as a source of joy and faith, capable of healing sadness and despair. “Carols are our response to God’s love,”…
Patriarch Daniel of Romania celebrated his name day on Tuesday, the feast day of the Prophet Daniel. Following the Te Deum service officiated by His Grace Bishop Paisie of Sinaia, His Beatitude remarked that the prophet “also appears as a protector of those far from home who preserve the faith of their people and their homeland.”…
His Eminence Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe spoke to the youth of Nepsis UK about God’s invitation in the Parable of the Great Banquet. “The Church is our response to God’s call,” His Eminence emphasized. The Divine Liturgy celebrated on Sunday at “Saint George” Parish in London-Holborn concluded the Nepsis UK Youth Congress,…
His Eminence Metropolitan Petru sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of Patriarch Daniel’s name day, emphasizing that on the feast of the Holy Prophet Daniel, “all the clergy and faithful people of Bessarabia turn their hearts and minds, filled with gratitude and love,” towards His Beatitude. “We, together with all the servants of the…
The Holy Prophet Daniel, a shepherd to his people during the Babylonian exile, is the spiritual protector of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, who leads the Romanian Orthodox Church during a period when Romanians are most extensively spread across all meridians of the globe. Saint Daniel, honoured on December 17, lived for nearly 90 years and…
The Diaconia Social Mission of the Metropolis of Bessarabia was named the organization with the best volunteer management at the 2024 NGO Gala. The awards ceremony took place on December 4 in Chișinău as part of the NGO Forum “Civil Society for European Integration,” organized by the NGO Council. “This recognition is due to the…
Last week, His Eminence Metropolitan Irineu of Oltenia chaired a meeting with media representatives from the Metropolis of Oltenia. The discussions focused on adopting modern communication tools and combating the spreading of fake news. Emphasis on Responsibility in Communication His Eminence Metropolitan Irineu highlighted the importance of responsibility in disseminating information and the media’s role…
Last week, Fr. Mihail Suciu, the newly appointed parish priest of the Romanian Orthodox community in Brisbane, Australia, met with His Grace Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane, Vema reports. During their meeting, the two discussed the recent visit of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Australia. On this occasion, Bishop Bartholomew expressed gratitude to His Grace…
In his annual Christmas Pastoral Letter, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church emphasized the profound joy that the Nativity of Jesus Christ brings to believers, describing it as the “joy of salvation.” The message, titled “The Nativity of Christ, Joy for All,” reflects on the biblical account where angels announce the birth of Christ…
The Ontario regional legislature passed Bill 167 last week, officially designating Orthodox Christian Week. “The seven-day period each year, starting on Orthodox Easter Sunday, is proclaimed as Orthodox Christian Week,” states the Ontario Parliament’s website. MP Tom Rakocevic introduced the bill at the end of 2023 and acknowledges the profound spiritual significance of Orthodox Christian…
With these 11 saints celebrated in December, we conclude a series of articles dedicated to the 2024 Commemorative Year. These articles have introduced 136 holy healers—both well-known and lesser-known—honoured by the Church annually. St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia – December 2 Saint Porphyrios was born in 1906 in a village on the island of Evia, Greece.…
The Romanian Orthodox community in Scandinavia is celebrating a historic moment as they intend to acquire their own church in Borås, Sweden. His Grace Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe described this goal as “the most beautiful and unique Christmas gift.” “With great joy, I announce that the contract has been signed to purchase a place…
On Thursday, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the “St. Spyridon” Metropolitan Cathedral in Bucharest, marking its patronal feast. Homily on St. Spyiridon’s Life and Miracles In his sermon, Bishop Varlaam spoke about the life and miracles of St. Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythous. “St. Spyridon was tirelessly active throughout his…
On Thursday evening, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești attended the traditional Christmas carol concert organized by the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest. Addressing the students, he emphasized that Christian holidays should be celebrated with intensity, regardless of the challenges of our times. “Just as true Christians are accustomed to prayer—not merely repeating a…
December 13 is dedicated to printers, commemorating their peaceful protest in Bucharest for socio-economic rights and press freedom. Nearly 600 printing workers in Romania’s capital ceased their activities and marched to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, joined by other factory workers. Their peaceful demonstration in front of the National Theatre was met with violence…
On Tuesday, representatives of Orthodox Churches to the European Union, alongside other religious communities, met with newly elected members of the European Parliament to emphasize the need for continued and strengthened dialogue between EU institutions and faith communities. The meeting, titled “Article 17 TFEU Dialogue – The importance of intergenerational dialogue in addressing Europe’s future…
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniil of Bulgaria celebrated his first name day as Patriarch on Wednesday, coinciding with the feast of St. Daniel the Stylite, following his election earlier this year. Hierarchs from the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church joined their Primate at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Kyriaki (Nedelya) in Sofia, where the…
At the beginning of December, Archdeacon Mihail Bucă, founder of the Tronos Byzantine Choir, visited the Romanian Orthodox Parish in San Antonio, Texas, where His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas awarded him the Metropolitan Cross. Archdeacon Bucă, accompanied by members of the Tronos Choir, participated in the consecration of the newly built church in…
Families of deceased priests from the Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău received gifts last Saturday as part of the Church’s ongoing support initiatives. “The Church’s care for these families stands as a testament to God’s love, which, through us, becomes tangible and healing,” conveyed His Eminence Archbishop Ioachim in a video message. The event, preceded…