Romanian Orthodox Synod elects new Metropolitan of Bessarabia, assistant bishops for Italy and Australia
On Thursday, July 2, 2026, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church held its working session in the “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace in Bucharest, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude…
Romanian Orthodox Synod elects Bishop Antonie of Bălți as Metropolitan of Bessarabia
The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church elected Bishop Antonie of Bălți on Thursday as Archbishop of Chișinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia and Exarch of the Territories. The decision was made during the Synod’s working…
Orthodox Youth Gathering unveils ITO 2026 logo inspired by National Cathedral and Brâncuși
The visual identity of the 2026 International Orthodox Youth Meeting (ITO) has been unveiled, featuring a logo inspired by the mosaics of Romania’s National Cathedral and Constantin Brâncuși’s iconic Infinite Column. According to the organisers,…
Bishop Ioan Casian marks Canada Day with call for gratitude, faith and solidarity
His Grace Bishop Ioan Casian, Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Canada, issued a message on the occasion of 1 July, Canada’s National Day. Bishop Ioan Casian described the celebration as “an opportunity to give thanks for…
Romanian Orthodox parish in Malta seeks book donations for new multilingual community library
The Romanian Orthodox Parish of the Nativity of St John the Baptist in Valletta, Malta, plans to establish a parish library for parishioners, catechumens, children and all those who wish to gain a deeper understanding…
St John Maximovitch, missionary Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco, remembered 60 years after his repose
The Orthodox Church on Thursday marks the 60th anniversary of the repose of St John Maximovitch, Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco, one of the twentieth century’s most revered Orthodox saints whose missionary ministry extended…
Italian Parliament approves state recognition of Romanian Orthodox Diocese
Italy’s Senate has approved legislation recognising the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy, following earlier approval by the Chamber of Deputies. The measure was adopted unanimously in the presence of Romania’s Ambassador to Italy, Gabriela Dancău,…
Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada celebrates 20th anniversary of episcopal ordination
His Grace Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada marks the twentieth anniversary of his episcopal ordination on Thursday. He was ordained to the episcopate on 2 July 2006 at the Cathedral of the Holy Emperors Constantine…
Romanian Parliament recognises martyred Orthodox archpriest Aurel Munteanu as national hero
Romania’s Chamber of Deputies passed legislation on Tuesday declaring Archpriest Aurel Munteanu a martyr and hero of the Romanian nation. The law also establishes the Day of the Romanian Martyrs of Huedin, to be commemorated…
Romanian Orthodox Metropolis expands earthquake relief effort in Venezuela
The Mission Fund of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas has provided substantial financial assistance to support humanitarian relief operations in Venezuela, which was struck by a devastating earthquake last week. In just three…
Antioch’s Aleppo Metropolitan makes first visit to Romanian Patriarchate
Metropolitan Ephraim of Aleppo, from the Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East, visited the Patriarchate Palace for the first time on Tuesday, Lumina Newspaper reports. Reflecting on the communion between the two Churches, the…
Patriarch Daniel urges Theology graduates to unite scholarship, mission and spiritual life
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has called on graduates of the Patriarch Justinian Faculty of Orthodox Theology at the University of Bucharest to combine theological scholarship with prayer, missionary witness and pastoral service, saying Orthodox theology…
Romanian Athonite monks present relics of newly canonised Saints to Ecumenical Patriarch
Romanian monks from the Holy Mount Athos presented Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I with relics of three recently canonised Romanian Athonite Saints on Monday: St Dionysius of Colciu Cell, St Petronius of Prodromos Skete, and St…
Patriarch Nicodim Munteanu’s legacy as Bible translator and Orthodox scholar
Patriarch Nicodim Munteanu was responsible for almost the entire translation of the Romanian Bible published in 1944, in addition to producing dozens of translations and original theological works. Working directly from the Greek text of…
St Philotimia of Râmeț proclaimed locally as model of holy family life
The local proclamation of St Philotimia of Râmeț took place on Monday at Râmeț Monastery in Alba County. On the occasion, His Eminence Metropolitan Laurențiu of Transylvania said the saint’s life demonstrates that “holiness can…
