Two bishops nominated for election as Metropolitan of Bessarabia
Two candidates for the office of Metropolitan of Bessarabia were nominated on Saturday, following the proceedings of the Metropolitan Synod convened in Chișinău. Following consultations and a secret ballot, the members of the Synod proposed…
Benelux Orthodox Bishops approve theological seminar on ecology for 2026
A theological seminar dedicated to ecology will take place in Paris on 12 September 2026, with the aim of fostering lasting cooperation among theological institutes in France and the Benelux countries. The decision was taken…
Romanian Patriarchate’s Holy Land representative launches Foundation to support Romanian sites
The Very Rev. Archimandrite Ioan Meiu, Representative of the Romanian Patriarchate in the Holy Land and Superior of the Romanian Settlements at the Holy Places, has announced the establishment of an organisation and a dedicated…
Archbishop Atanasie says Athonite Saints show true wealth lies in God’s presence
His Eminence Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland underlined on Sunday the role of the Athonite Saints in the life of the Church, noting that they understood that “the true wealth of a…
Patriarch Daniel urges faithful to seek God’s Kingdom above material concerns
“Let us live as spiritually free people who seek first the Kingdom of God’s love through prayer and good works,” His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel urged on Sunday at the historic Chapel of St George of…
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…
