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  • Messages and Addresses

Patriarch Daniel: Personal prayer and Divine Liturgy sustained victims of communist deportations

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 17.06.2026
  • Homilies

Patriarch Daniel: Christ’s call of the Apostles prepared the foundation of the Church

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 16.06.2026
  • Press Releases

Romanian Patriarchate expresses concern over attack on Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 15.06.2026
  • News

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew celebrates name day on Imbros with Romanian and Bulgarian Patriarchs

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 15.06.2026
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  • Diaspora

Orthodox priests’ wives from 12 European countries gather in Dublin for St. Nona Meeting

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 18.06.2026

“Within a priest’s family there should be no competition, but rather a shared ministry to Christ, never forgetting that both of you are one in Christ and that you must have the mind of Christ,”…

  • International

Church leaders, EU officials discuss Artificial Intelligence’s impact on human dignity at Brussels seminars

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 18.06.2026

Two seminars held in Brussels on June 8-9 brought together representatives of Churches, European institutions and academia to examine the impact of artificial intelligence on humanity. The first seminar, hosted by the European Commission, focused…

  • Dioceses

Romania’s acting Prime Minister visits Heroes’ Monastery at Țiganca in Republic of Moldova

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 18.06.2026

Romania’s Acting Prime Minister, Ilie Bolojan, visited the Heroes’ Monastery of the Ascension in the village of Stoianovca, Republic of Moldova, over the weekend. The Romanian official was welcomed Saturday by Bishop Veniamin of Southern…

  • Bucharest Archdiocese

Romania’s first National Day in memory of victims of 1990 Mineriad prayerfully marked in Bucharest

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 18.06.2026

Romania’s National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the June 13–15, 1990 Mineriad was marked on Monday with a memorial service in Bucharest, at the initiative of the Association of the Victims of the…

  • Anniversaries and commemorations

Romania’s Senate marks 162 years since establishment; Orthodox Metropolitan was first president

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 17.06.2026

Romania’s Senate marks 162 years since its establishment on Tuesday, June 17. The institution’s first president was Metropolitan Nifon Rusailă of Hungro-Wallachia, who later became Romania’s first Primate Metropolitan. The upper chamber of Parliament was…

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National Cathedral
  • Romania’s National Cathedral project competes for best façade in Europe
    • 17.03.2026
  • Romania’s National Cathedral recreated in Minecraft on Orthodox-themed Orthocraft server
    • 07.02.202607.02.2026
  • Romanian Patriarch attends patronal feast of St Andrew at National Cathedral
    • 04.12.2025
  • Romania’s National Cathedral announces liturgical schedule for St Andrew’s feast and National Day
    • 26.11.2025
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Social

Diaconia reached 70 communities and mobilised 1,200 volunteers in Republic of Moldova last year

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 17.06.2026

Metropolis of Bessarabia launches mobile educational program for children across Republic of Moldova

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 15.06.2026

Romanian charity association to open icon exhibition in Vienna to support children’s campaign

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 26.05.2026

Romanian Orthodox archdiocese offers Braille New Testaments to visually impaired faithful

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 19.05.2026
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  • Social

Diaconia reached 70 communities and mobilised 1,200 volunteers in Republic of Moldova last year

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 17.06.2026

The Social Mission Diaconia expanded its activities across the Republic of Moldova throughout 2025, reaching 70 communities and mobilising more than 1,200 volunteers. The social service arm of the Metropolis of Bessarabia supported 26,564 beneficiaries…

  • Messages and Addresses

Patriarch Daniel: Personal prayer and Divine Liturgy sustained victims of communist deportations

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 17.06.2026

As Romania marked the 75th anniversary of the Bărăgan deportations, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has highlighted the role of personal prayer and participation in the Divine Liturgy in sustaining thousands of victims during one of…

  • Homilies

Patriarch Daniel: Christ’s call of the Apostles prepared the foundation of the Church

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 16.06.2026

“By calling His disciples to the apostolate, the Lord Jesus Christ prepared the mystery of establishing His Church as the gathering of peoples in the love of the Holy Trinity,” Patriarch Daniel said on Sunday…

  • Anniversaries and commemorations

Basilica News Agency marks 18 years since publishing its first news report

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 16.06.2026

Basilica.ro, the official news agency of the Romanian Patriarchate, marks its 18th anniversary on Tuesday since publishing its first news report online, an event that marked the beginning of its editorial activity. The Basilica News…

  • Anniversaries and commemorations, Holy and Great Council

Orthodox Churches mark 10th anniversary of historic Holy and Great Council of Crete

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 16.06.2026

Tuesday, June 16, marks the tenth anniversary of the Holy and Great Council of Crete, the only gathering of its kind held by the Orthodox Church in the 21st century. The Holy and Great Council…

  • Education

Romanian Orthodox Archbishop backs Suceava robotics team ahead of U.S. competition

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 15.06.2026

Archbishop Calinic of Suceava and Rădăuți blessed members of the “Royal Engineers” robotics team from the National College “Stephen the Great” in Suceava ahead of their departure for the Michiana Premier Event 2026 in the…

  • Diaspora

Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese launches ‘Warm Hearts’ Support Programme for families in UK

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 15.06.2026

The Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has launched the “Warm Hearts” project through its Social and Philanthropic Department in response to the multiple challenges faced by Romanian families across the diocese.…

  • Diaspora

In Vasco da Gama’s birthplace, Romanian Orthodox Bishop urges faithful to follow Christ

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 15.06.202615.06.2026

His Grace Bishop Timotei of Spain and Portugal told Romanian faithful on Sunday that “following God is a great calling” during celebrations marking the patronal feast of the Romanian Orthodox Parish of Saint Bartholomew in…

  • Photo Galleries

The Week in Pictures: June 8 – 14, 2026

  • Published by Ștefana Totorcea
  • 15.06.2026

Our selection of images from June 8–14, 2026, captures moments of faith, fellowship and liturgical life, reflecting both the diversity and unity of contemporary Orthodoxy. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe…

  • Press Releases

Romanian Patriarchate, Foreign Ministry launch €50,000 aid initiative for Gaza Christians and vulnerable civilians

  • Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
  • 15.06.2026

The Romanian Patriarchate and Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) have announced a €50,000 financial contribution to support the Christian community in the Gaza Strip, as well as other individuals and communities facing severe humanitarian…

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Photo Galleries

Bp Timotei of Prahova officiates Holy Friday Matins service with 12 Passion Gospels | Photo Gallery

  • Published by Mircea Florescu
  • 09.04.2026

Patriarch Justinian Marina commemorated at Radu Vodă Monastery | Photo

  • Published by Mircea Florescu
  • 27.03.2026

Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at the Patriarchal Cathedral on the third day of Great Lent, 2026 | In pictures

  • Published by Mircea Florescu
  • 26.02.2026

The Week in Pictures: February 16 -22, 2026

  • Published by Ștefana Totorcea
  • 24.02.2026
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Press Releases
  • Romanian Patriarchate, Foreign Ministry launch €50,000 aid initiative for Gaza Christians and vulnerable civilians
    • 15.06.2026
  • Romanian Patriarchate expresses concern over attack on Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
    • 15.06.2026
  • Patriarch of Romania Participates in Events Marking the Name Day of the Ecumenical Patriarch
    • 10.06.2026
  • Romanian Orthodox Synod approves new Saints’ seasts, liturgical texts and academic programmes
    • 04.06.2026
  • Romanian Orthodox Synod accepts retirement of Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia
    • 03.06.2026
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Education
  • Romanian Orthodox Archbishop backs Suceava robotics team ahead of U.S. competition
    • 15.06.2026
  • Archbishop Casian honours world champion robotics team from Brăila
    • 14.05.2026
  • Child is ‘epiphany of divine gift, not biological accident’, Archbishop Irineu says at International Symposium
    • 06.05.2026
  • Romanian Religion teacher urges youth to strengthen faith to face life’s challenges
    • 16.03.2026
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Publications

Romanian Patriarchate publishes bilingual office for receiving converts into the Orthodox Church

New book explores continuity of dialogue between theology, philosophy and science in Romania

New book: Diocesan Cathedrals of the Metropolitanate of Wallachia and Dobruja

Pastoral and Missionary Implications of the Mystic Theology of Father Dumitru Staniloae

Serving God in the Patriarchal Cathedral

Foundations of Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen in the East and West

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