Metropolitan Teofan

Metropolitan Teofan pays tribute to Romanian heroes at Iași National Day ceremony

Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina took part on Monday in Romania’s National Day celebrations held in Iași. In his remarks, the Metropolitan recalled the supreme sacrifice made by Romanian soldiers, as well as the role of the political and intellectual elite who committed themselves to fulfilling this historic national ideal. “One hundred and seven…

Dec 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

At Saint Parascheva Feast in Iași, pilgrims draw strength from the joy of the Saints, Metropolitan says

Festivities dedicated to Saint Parascheva began on Wednesday in Iasi, where Metropolitan Teofan addressed the pilgrims, saying they “share in the joy of the Saints, nourished by the joy of God.” The Metropolitan of Moldavia and Bukovina noted that the pilgrims’ faces already reflect that joy: “They are tired, but happy; burdened by the weight…

Oct 9, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Teofan celebrates Iași Byzantine Music Festival as tribute to Saint Constantine’s legacy

His Eminence Metropolitan Teofan celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Iași, where he spoke about the Iași Byzantine Music Festival as a sign of gratitude for the legacy bestowed upon Moldavia through the labors of Saint Constantine the Great. “A few venues in the city, in Botoșani, and in Piatra…

May 26, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Iași Archdiocese to begin construction of Saint Emilia Maternal Center this spring

The Archdiocese of Iași plans to commence construction work on the Saint Emilia Maternal Center this spring. Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina made the announcement in a video message marking the start of the Month for Life 2025 and was later confirmed by Pro Vita Iași in a recent Facebook post. A Shelter for…

Mar 5, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Teofan meets Israeli Deputy Ambassador in Iași

His Eminence Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina met last week in Iași with His Excellency Rami Teplitskiy, Deputy Ambassador of Israel to Romania. The discussions emphasized the importance of cooperation between Romania and Israel, highlighting the historical and cultural ties that unite the two nations. Topics of mutual interest were explored, particularly the role…

Dec 5, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Floyd Frantz, addiction treatment specialist, says Romanian Orthodox culture helps addiction recovery

American addiction treatment specialist Floyd Frantz came to Romania as a missionary with the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) from the USA. He then co-founded the National Anti-Drug Program of the Romanian Orthodox Church. In November 2000, he initiated in Cluj-Napoca the St. Dimitrie addiction treatment program within the Christian Medical Philanthropic Association “Christiana”, realized…

Nov 14, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

Mother’s tragedy inspires new Orthodox addiction center blessed in Iași by Metropolitan Teofan

Metropolitan Teofan of Moldova and Bukovina blessed the “Maximilian” Orthodox Addiction Recovery Center, inaugurated last Monday in Iași, Romania, as a ministry of the city’s “St. Basil the Great” Parish. It was inspired by the tragic story of a young addict. The project has been realised with the support of the Archdiocese of Iași, in…

Nov 11, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

St. Paraskeva draws thousands of faithful to Iași: “Without a longing for God, one cannot understand the pilgrimage”

Tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered in Iași on Monday to celebrate the Feast of Saint Paraskeva. In his homily, Metropolitan Teofan emphasized that only those who share the pilgrims’ deep longing for God can truly understand their journey. The Divine Liturgy was held at the outdoor altar near the Metropolitan Cathedral, concelebrated by an…

Oct 16, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The family, a sacred reality: Metropolitan Teofan’s message for 2024 Family Festival

“The family is a ‘sacred and blessed reality without which the normality of human life cannot be conceived,’ affirmed Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina in a video message ahead of the 2024 Family Festival. ‘Father, mother, and their children, a holy place from which a person departs into a society filled with great strength,…

Sep 12, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina urges Christians to build special bonds with the vulnerable

On Sunday, Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina emphasised the importance of forming special bonds with those in need to appreciate God’s blessings. He delivered this message at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Iași while discussing the Gospel reading about the healing of the paralytic, who was brought to Jesus by his friends because he was…

Aug 7, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Without Christ, we can do nothing for our profit or the peace of the world: Metropolitan Teofan says in his Christmas encyclical

“Without Christ, we can do nothing for our profit or the peace of the world,” Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina stressed in this year’s Christmas pastoral letter. The Metropolitan lamented the oppressive atmosphere created by the war in the neighbouring country. “The awareness that we share the suffering of those affected by war, that…

Dec 23, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu