Canada’s oldest Romanian Orthodox parish announces consecration of rebuilt church
The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada and Dormition of the Mother of God Parish have announced the date and programme for the consecration of the new church of Boian Parish in Alberta—the oldest Romanian Orthodox…
Romania marks 70 years of UNESCO membership, highlighting its rich religious heritage
Romania marks 70 years of UNESCO membership on Monday. On 27 July 1956, the country became a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), joining the international effort to protect and…
Patriarch Daniel: God’s gifts multiply through blessing and sharing
“Gifts multiply through blessing and distribution, or by being shared with people,” Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church explained on Sunday at the historic St. George Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence. Quoting St. John…
Romanian Orthodox parish in Venice Mestre buys its first church
The Romanian community in Venice Mestre, Italy, has acquired its own church building. The purchase documents were signed on Friday, 24 July, marking a milestone for the faithful of St. Agatha Parish. The property acquisition…
113 years since the birth of St. John Jacob of Neamț, the Romanian ascetic who sanctified the Holy Land
Thursday marks the 113th anniversary of the birth of St. John Jacob of Neamț, the New Chozebite, who continued the tradition of ascetic life in the Holy Land at the very places where the Prophet…
Romanian Chamber speaker commends Patriarch Daniel’s vision, Church’s role in public life
Romanian Chamber of Deputies President Sorin-Mihai Grindeanu praised Patriarch Daniel’s leadership and the Romanian Orthodox Church’s contribution to public life in a message marking the Patriarch’s 75th birthday. In a congratulatory letter released Wednesday, Grindeanu…
Romanian Senate president commends Patriarch Daniel’s leadership, support for Church’s mission
The President of the Romanian Senate Mircea Abrudean sent a congratulatory message to Patriarch Daniel on Wednesday, praising the Romanian Orthodox leader’s vision and describing the Church as “a source of hope” under his leadership.…
Romanian ambassador, Metropolitan Antonie discuss joint education, heritage and social projects
His Eminence Metropolitan Antonie of Bessarabia met on Tuesday with His Excellency Cristian-Leon Țurcanu, Romania’s Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, at the Metropolitan Residence in Chișinău. During the meeting, the two discussed joint projects…
Patriarch Daniel gratefully marks 75th birthday with working meeting focused on Orthodox youth gathering
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church marked his 75th birthday on Wednesday during a working meeting at the Familia Cultural and Missionary Centre in Pantelimon, near Bucharest. His Beatitude said the day…
Romanian president praises Patriarch Daniel’s ‘renewed energy’ and openness to dialogue
Romanian President Nicușor Dan sent a message on Wednesday marking the 75th birthday of Patriarch Daniel, praising the Romanian Orthodox Church’s contribution to national unity, education, philanthropy and the preservation of the country’s spiritual identity.…
Metropolitan Antonie pays tribute to Patriarch Daniel’s role in reviving the Metropolis of Bessarabia
Metropolitan Antonie of Bessarabia sent a message to Patriarch Daniel on Wednesday to mark his 75th birthday. In it, he highlighted the Romanian Patriarch’s decisive contribution to the revival of Romanian ecclesiastical and national life,…
President signs law honouring Archpriest Aurel Munteanu as martyr and national hero
Romanian President Nicușor Dan enacted legislation on Monday designating Archpriest Aurel Munteanu as a martyr and national hero, while also establishing Romanian Martyrs of Huedin Day. The legislation, adopted by the Chamber of Deputies on…
Bishop Damaschin warns against hasty judgement: We never know the whole context
“Let us be careful not to rush into judging an event or a person, because, on the one hand, much escapes us and we do not know everything,” His Grace Damaschin of Dorna, Assistant Bishop…
Archbishop Victorin Ursache commemorated at Putna Monastery 25 years after his repose
Archbishop Victorin Ursache, who led the Romanian Orthodox Missionary Archdiocese in America and Canada from 1966 to 2001, was commemorated at Putna Monastery on Saturday, 18 July, marking 25 years since his repose in the…
Orthodox clergy from several jurisdictions gather in Windsor to honour St John Maximovitch
Clergy representing several canonical Orthodox Churches in Canada gathered on Saturday, 18 July, in Windsor, Ontario, to honour St John Maximovitch, the patron saint of the Windsor-Essex Orthodox Clergy Brotherhood. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated…
