climate crisis

Romanian Patriarchate urges parishes to support people during heatwave

Amid the extremely high temperatures affecting Romania, the Romanian Patriarchate urges all dioceses to provide support to people impacted by the heatwave. Parishes and monasteries are encouraged to distribute drinking water to those in need and to allow people affected by the heat to rest for short periods in shaded and cool areas. Church institutions…

Jul 31, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Arad monasteries installing solar panels on roofs to combat climate crisis

Hodoș-Bodrog and Gai Monasteries in the Archdiocese of Arad are fitting solar panels on their roofs to help tackle the climate crisis. During the monastic synaxis last week, Archbishop Timotei offered his blessing for the two monasteries to instal the photovoltaic panels. During the meeting, the superiors of the monasteries in the Arad Archdiocese reflected…

Jan 26, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu