Christian Witness

Orthodox parishes emerge from chance encounters in Congo, Metropolitan Chariton says

His Eminence Metropolitan Chariton of Kananga, of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, recounted in a special edition of Trinitas TV how Orthodox communities emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo following unexpected encounters with local people. The metropolitan explained that early Orthodox missionary work in certain regions of Congo faced numerous difficulties, from vast distances…

Nov 2, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Varlaam: Martyrdom remains a constant reality in the life of the Church

“Martyrdom is a constant reality in the Church, because it is the sign under which the life of Christ’s Church unfolds in the world,” Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești emphasised on Sunday evening. His Grace celebrated the all-night Vigil service in honour of St Demetrius the Myrrh-Gusher at the Patriarchal Cathedral’s outdoor altar in…

Oct 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest Orthodox Theology Faculty opens academic year with call for active Christian witness

The Patriarch Justinian Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest opened the 2026–2027 academic year on Thursday with a call for students to become active witnesses of the Christian faith in contemporary society. The celebrations began with the Divine Liturgy at St Catherine Church, the university chapel, celebrated by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești together…

Oct 5, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ignatie honours Fr Mina Dobzeu as ‘unwavering confessor of faith’ under communism

His Grace Bishop Ignatie officiated a memorial service on Saturday at the grave of Archimandrite Mina Dobzeu, located near the Diocesan Cathedral in Huși. “He was an unwavering confessor of faith in Christ, without any interruption, in the face of the atheist materialist steamroller of communism,” the bishop said. “This is one of Fr Mina…

Jun 9, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Young Saint George chose faith over worldly advancement, says Bishop Ioan Casian at Cathedral patronal feast

Though young and possessed of a promising career, Saint George chose the confession of the faith over worldly advantage, becoming a model for Christians today, Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada said on Thursday at the patronal feast of the Episcopal Cathedral in Saint-Hubert. “He is an example of choosing between career and faith,” the hierarch…

Apr 27, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu