Holy Synod

Archimandrite Paisie Teodorescu elected patriarchal auxiliary bishop

During its working session on Tuesday, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church elected a new patriarchal auxiliary bishop. The Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop elected by secret ballot was Archimandrite Paisie Teodorescu, who served as patriarchal vicar and servant at the Chapel of the National Cathedral. Patriarch Daniel’s assistant bishop will bear the title of…

Jul 4, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church’s Holy Synod meets for first time this year: decisions

On Thursday, February 9, 2023, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met for a working session at “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. The Holy Synod elected by secret ballot the Very Reverend Archimandrite Gherontie Ciupe as assistant bishop to the Diocese of…

Feb 10, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod elects new assistant bishop for Deva Diocese

During its working session on Thursday, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church elected a new assistant bishop for the Diocese of Deva and Hunedoara. By secret ballot, the synod elected the Very Rev. Archimandrite Gherontie Ciupe to assist the diocesan bishop of Deva and Hunedoara. The abbot of The Nativity of the Theotokos…

Feb 9, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod urges more prayer during Nativity Fast: It brings peace to our souls and world

In a pastoral letter for the first Sunday of the Nativity Fast, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church stressed that the multiplication of prayer is necessary. The Romanian hierarchs emphasised that despite the world’s current crisis, prayer has intensified in the life of the Church and the faithful. The Synodal fathers explained that…

Nov 18, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod resolutions: Timisoara will host Int’l Orthodox Youth Meeting / New saints added to church calendar

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church held a working session at Patriarch Teoctist Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel chaired the meeting on Friday, October 28, 2022. The main resolutions of the Holy Synod include the following: The Holy Synod approved the proposal of the Metropolitan Synod of the…

Oct 31, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Solemn Year of Prayer: Holy Synod establishes new Patriarchal Order of the Praying Theotokos

During its working session last week, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church established a new Order of the Praying Theotokos (Virgin Orans). “This order is fundamental to highlighting the importance of prayer this year. The Mother of God is generally depicted with the Child on her left arm, near her heart, and with…

Oct 3, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Communique: Holy Synod’s decisions include recommendations for confession and spiritual guidance

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel at “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace for a working session on Thursday, September 29, 2022. The main decisions of the Holy Synod are the following: A. The Holy Synod established the “Praying Theotokos” Order for…

Sep 30, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop Ioachim on episcopal ministry in the 3rd millennium: Christianity is just beginning!

Last week, during the meeting of the Holy Synod, Archbishop Ioachim of Roman and Bacău held a spiritual meditation entitled “The bishop in the face of the challenges of the third millennium.” “One cannot speak of the bishop’s pastoral strategy in the face of the challenges of the third millennium without a consistent analysis of…

Feb 21, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Daniil of Dacia Felix transferred to Deva as assistant bishop

During its working session last week, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church resolved to transfer His Grace Bishop Daniil Stoenescu of Dacia Felix to the Diocese of Deva and Hunedoara, appointing him as Assistant Bishop. The transfer was made due to health reasons. Deva’s assistant bishop will bear the title of bishop of…

Feb 21, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church Holy Synod holds first meeting of 2022: decisions

The working session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church took place Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the “Patriarch Teoctist” Great Hall of the Palace of the Patriarchate, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. During the meeting, the Holy Synod approved the canonization of the Venerable Theophano (Teofana) Basarab, the first…

Feb 18, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

2021 Year in Review: Significant decisions of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church

In 2021, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church had three working sessions. In February, the first meeting took place when two assistant bishops were elected for the Archdiocese of Iasi and the Diocese of Deva and Hunedoara. Also, in February, the Synod approved the solemn and commemorative themes for 2022. Last year, one…

Jan 11, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu