Icon found intact after house fire offers hope to Romanian family of six children
A partially preserved icon discovered inside a home destroyed by fire has become a symbol of hope for a family with six children in Agafton, Botoșani County, after firefighters found it among the ruins. “Sometimes,…
Adult catechumen received into Romanian Orthodox Church through baptism
An adult catechumen was received into the Romanian Orthodox Church through the Mystery of Holy Baptism last Saturday at the Church of Sts Constantine and Helen in Comănești, Bacău County. “Such an occasion reminds us…
Newly ordained Assistant Bishop Iachint: The Divine Liturgy is the beginning of every ministry
His Grace Assistant Bishop Iachint of the Pacific of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Australia and New Zealand celebrated his first Divine Liturgy following his episcopal ordination on Sunday, saying there could be no more…
Bishop Damaschin: Only God can free us from sin, passions and spiritual weakness
His Grace Assistant Bishop Damaschin of Dorna from the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at St Demetrius the Myrrh-gusherParish in Trei Movile, Suceava County, where he stressed that only…
Romania launches ARC camps to reconnect 9,000 diaspora youth with their heritage
The 2026 edition of the ARC Camps programme officially opened in Bucharest on Monday, with around 9,000 Romanian children and young people from the diaspora and historic Romanian communities expected to take part in activities…
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: …
