Two Maltese converts baptised as Romanian Orthodox Parish in Valletta marks patronal feast
The only Romanian Orthodox parish in Malta celebrated its patronal feast dedicated to the Nativity of St John the Baptist on Sunday with a Baptismal Divine Liturgy, during which two Maltese young men received the…
Romanian Patriarchate voices concern over Samson family case in Sweden, backs repatriation of children
The Romanian Patriarchate is concerned about the very difficult situation facing the Romanian Samson family in Sweden, following the separation of their two daughters, Sara and Tiana, from their parents, as a result of a…
The Week in Pictures: June 15 – 21, 2026
Photography serves as a bridge between the viewer and the Orthodox world, inviting contemplation, reflection, and the discovery of the values that have shaped Eastern Christian spirituality throughout the centuries. We invite you to explore…
Orthodox priests’ wives from 12 European countries gather in Dublin for St. Nona Meeting
“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,”…
Church leaders, EU officials discuss Artificial Intelligence’s impact on human dignity at Brussels seminars
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…
Romania’s acting Prime Minister visits Heroes’ Monastery at Țiganca in Republic of Moldova
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…
Romania’s first National Day in memory of victims of 1990 Mineriad prayerfully marked in Bucharest
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…
Romania’s Senate marks 162 years since establishment; Orthodox Metropolitan was first president
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…
Diaconia reached 70 communities and mobilised 1,200 volunteers in Republic of Moldova last year
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…
Patriarch Daniel: Personal prayer and Divine Liturgy sustained victims of communist deportations
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…
Patriarch Daniel: Christ’s call of the Apostles prepared the foundation of the Church
“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…
Basilica News Agency marks 18 years since publishing its first news report
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…
Orthodox Churches mark 10th anniversary of historic Holy and Great Council of Crete
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…
Romanian Orthodox Archbishop backs Suceava robotics team ahead of U.S. competition
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…
Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese launches ‘Warm Hearts’ Support Programme for families in UK
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.…
