Assistant Bishop Samuel of Bistrița

Romania marks Huedin Romanian Martyrs Day for first time

Huedin Romanian Martyrs Day is being observed for the first time on 10 September, following its establishment under Law No. 156/2026. The commemoration brings renewed attention to the suffering of Romanians in northern Transylvania under the Horthy regime. Following the Second Vienna Award of 30 August 1940, Romania was compelled to cede northern Transylvania to…

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Faithful mark Saint Pachomius feast in native village, bishop calls for example to be followed

The Holy Hierarch Pachomius of Gledin was commemorated on Bright Tuesday, in his native village in Bistrița-Năsăud County. On this occasion, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the “Holy Trinity” Church by Bishop Samuel of Bistrița, assistant bishop of the Archdiocese of Vad, Feleac and Cluj, together with Bishop Teofil of Trotuș, assistant bishop of…

Apr 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Israeli ambassador visits Cluj for first time, discusses pilgrimage ties and shared heritage with local assistant bishop

On Thursday, Assistant Bishop Samuel of Bistrița from the Archdiocese of Vad, Feleac and Cluj received His Excellency Lior Ben Dor, Ambassador of the State of Israel to Romania, who paid his first official visit to Cluj-Napoca. The Israeli ambassador expressed his appreciation for the city’s beauty and the openness of its community. Born into…

Nov 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod approves canonizations, episcopal elections, and new liturgical feast

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church held its working session in the “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 1–2, 2025, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. The Holy Synod adopted several decisions related to pastoral and missionary activity, including: The canonization of 16 women…

Jul 2, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu