Romanian Orthodox parish joins Heidelberg’s new interfaith dialogue forum
The Romanian Orthodox ‘Holy Trinity’ Parish in Heidelberg, Germany, has been invited to join the Heidelberger Dialog der Religionen (“Heidelberg Dialogue of Religions”), a forum established by the city’s administration to bring together representatives of…
Romanian Orthodox clergy commemorate victims of 1949 Soviet deportations in Republic of Moldova
Victims of the 1949 Soviet deportations were commemorated on Monday across the Republic of Moldova, marking 77 years since one of the largest waves of Stalinist repression in the region. Memorial services were organised in…
Romanian Orthodox Church adds ‘Burning Bush’ Mother of God icon to liturgical calendar
The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church has added the Icon of the Mother of God “The Burning Bush” to the Church’s liturgical calendar, establishing 4 September as its annual feast day. The decision…
Romanian children visit Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew during Istanbul camp
A group of children from Romania attending the Patriarchal Children’s Camp on Prinkipo (Büyükada) Island visited the Ecumenical Patriarchate on Tuesday, where they were received by His All-Holiness Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch, according to the…
Romanian, European prison chaplains meet to share pastoral best practices
Prison chaplains from Romania and several European countries gathered for the International Conference “Best Practices in Conducting Moral and Religious Activities in Prisons in Romania and Europe,” held last week in Timișoara, Arad and Deva.…
Metropolitan Nicolae marks US 250th anniversary, praises religious freedom and liberty
His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas issued a message marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, describing the nation’s history as “one of the most…
Bishop Ioan Casian: Diocese of Canada Congress seeks God’s will for Church and communities
“This is not merely an administrative meeting or an occasion to present activity reports, but a moment of ecclesial responsibility, in which we seek together to discern God’s will for the life of the Church…
Patriarch Daniel calls Romanian diaspora youth ambassadors of the Christian faith and national values
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church has encouraged Romanian children and young people living abroad to remain faithful ambassadors of Christianity and Romanian values, emphasising the importance of preserving their language, cultural…
New Assistant Bishop for Australia and New Zealand ordained at Romania’s Patriarchal Cathedral
The newly elected Assistant Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Australia and New Zealand was ordained on Saturday at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel…
The Week in Pictures: June 29 – July 5, 2026
Unique images captured across the Orthodox world during June 29–July 5, 2026, revealing the beauty of a life lived in faith, can be seen in our latest photo feature. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post: …
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…
