Orthodox Martyrs

Romanian priest-martyr St Hilarion Felea commemorated 65 years after his repose

Friday marks 65 years since the repose of Hieromartyr Hilarion Felea, who confessed the Orthodox faith through his pastoral and teaching ministry as well as during years of imprisonment under Romania’s communist regime. He was born on 21 March 1903 in Valea Bradului, Hunedoara County, Romania, into a priest’s family. After completing his primary and…

Sep 18, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church establishes Synaxis of Military Martyrs

The Holy Military Martyrs, venerated by the Church as protectors of the Romanian Armed Forces and models of Christian witness, will now have a common feast day in the Romanian Orthodox calendar. The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church decided last week that the Synaxis of the Holy Military Martyrs will be celebrated annually…

Jun 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Synod at Chișinău approves memory recovery projects for Soviet-era persecuted clergy

The Synod of the Metropolis of Bessarabia convened on Friday in Chișinău under the chairmanship of His Eminence Petru, Archbishop of Chișinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia, and Exarch of the Territories. The meeting was attended by His Grace Bishop Antonie of Bălți, His Grace Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia, and His Grace Nectarie of Bogdania, Assistant…

Mar 21, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu