Commemorative Year 2026

Local proclamation of Saint Matrona of Hurezi’s canonisation held at Hurezi Monastery

“She truly passed through great struggles and ascetic labours,” said Metropolitan Irineu of Oltenia on Tuesday, May 5, at the local proclamation of the canonisation of Saint Matrona of Hurezi. His Eminence highlighted the saint’s life of asceticism and total dedication, underlining that she was pleasing to God through her entire way of life. “Saint…

May 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Local proclamation of Saint Mavra of Ceahlău’s canonisation held at Durău Monastery

“We give thanks to God for this great gift that He has bestowed upon Moldavia,” said Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina on Monday, May 4, at the local proclamation of the canonisation of Saint Mavra of Ceahlău. His Eminence also expressed gratitude to Patriarch Daniel of Romania, who blessed the proposal for the canonisation…

May 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Women’s Association in America sets future mission priorities at Canada Congress

The Romanian Orthodox Women of America established its future missionary priorities and objectives during the AROLA Congress, held from 1–3 May at Mono Monastery. The event began on Friday, May 1, with the official opening, followed by the supplicatory canon to the Mother of God. The following day commenced with Matins and the Divine Liturgy,…

May 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel hails Saint Mavra of Ceahlău as icon of unceasing prayer and steadfast humility

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania on Monday delivered a message marking the local proclamation of the canonisation of Saint Mavra of Ceahlău, presenting the 17th–18th century ascetic as a model of unceasing prayer and humility for contemporary believers. In his address, the Patriarch highlighted the saint’s role in the early development of hesychast spirituality…

May 6, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romfilatelia issues postal tribute to Synaxis of the Holy Romanian Women

Romfilatelia has issued a commemorative postal stationery item dedicated to the Synaxis of the Holy Romanian Women, marking the inclusion in the Church calendar of the 16 women saints canonised by the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church and proclaimed in 2026. The philatelic piece reproduces the icon of the Synaxis, highlighting the portraits…

Apr 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Relics of Saint Antonina of Tismana uncovered in solemn rite at historic monastery

The relics of Saint Antonina of Tismana were uncovered on Monday during a solemn rite at Tismana Monastery, with Metropolitan Irineu of Oltenia saying the newly canonised saint “lived a truly holy and spiritual life, preserving her silence and purity.” His Eminence underscored the significance of the moment: “With God’s help, we are fulfilling the…

Apr 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

A woman’s heart is more open to the divine message, Bishop Teofil says

“The heart of a woman is more open and receptive to the divine message,” Bishop Teofil of Trotuș, assistant bishop of the Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău, said on Sunday at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of Saint Parascheva in Roman. His Grace celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the Third Sunday after Pascha, the Sunday of the…

Apr 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Myrrh-Bearing Women are true models for women today, Bishop Veniamin says

The Myrrh-Bearing Women are true models for women today, Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia said on Sunday at the Parish of the Nativity of the Mother of God in Palanca, Republic of Moldova. His Grace underscored that Christian women are called to cultivate the virtues of the Myrrh-Bearing Women both in family life and in…

Apr 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint George’s presence at feast of Myrrh-bearing women is no coincidence, Veria Metropolitan says

“The presence of the Holy Great Martyr George at this feast of the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women is no coincidence,” Metropolitan Panteleimon of Veria, Naousa and Kampania said on Sunday at the patronal feast of Pantocrator Monastery in Romania. Both the Myrrh-Bearing Women and the Holy Great Martyr George followed the Saviour Jesus Christ at any…

Apr 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Myrrh-Bearing Women are models of courage, faith and piety, Patriarch Daniel says

The Myrrh-Bearing Women are enduring models of courage, faith and piety in the Church, Patriarch Daniel of Romania said on Sunday at the historic Chapel of St George the Great Martyr at the Patriarchal Residence. More than this, the Patriarch said, the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women are also teachers of the Church through the very manner…

Apr 27, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Relics of newly canonised Saint Blandina exhumed in Romania ahead of local proclamation

The relics of newly canonised Saint Blandina of Iași were exhumed on Wednesday at Eternitatea Cemetery in Iași, in a solemn rite ahead of the local proclamation of her canonisation. The service was led by Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia and the Iași Archdiocese’s Assistant Bishop Nichifor of Botoșani. The relics were then placed in…

Apr 22, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu