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Romanian churches illuminated in red draw attention to global persecution of Christians

A number of churches and monasteries of the Archdiocese of Târgovişte of the Romanian Orthodox Church drew special attention to the suffering of Christians worldwide on the occasion of Romania’s National Day of Awareness of Violence Against Christians on Monday. The day, officially established last summer, coincides with the feast of the Brâncoveanu Martyrs who were…

Aug 18, 2021Iulian Dumitraşcu

Romanian archdiocese refurbishes maternity ward to encourage natural birth

Metropolitan Teofan inaugurated on Monday, at the „Elena Doamna” Maternity in the city of Iași, St Emilia Ward, dedicated to mothers who chose to give birth naturally. The location was renovated and refurbished by the Archdiocese of Iași through its Pro-Vita (Pro-Life) Department. The investment amounted to 18,000 Euros, according to Doxologia.ro. The Chairman of…

Aug 12, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Skete of St. Joseph the Hesychast to be built in Hunedoara County

A new skete is under construction in Coroiești, Hunedoara County, in honor of one of the greatest saints of the 20th century: St. Joseph the Hesychast, the diocese of Deva and Hunedoara reports. On Sunday, August 8, His Grace Bishop Gurie of Deva and Hunedoara and his vicar Bishop Nestor celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the…

Aug 11, 2021Gheorghe Anghel

OrthPhoto Awards international photo competition announces its winners

The first edition of the international Orthodox photo competition “OrthPhoto Awards” concluded on Tuesday with the announcement of its winners. The ceremony was held at the Center of Orthodox Culture in Bialystok, Poland, and it was live-streamed on different platforms. More than 650 photographers from almost 30 countries took part and over 4,500 photos presenting…

Aug 11, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: August 2 – 8, 2021

A photographic pilgrimage through the Orthodox world between August 2 and 8, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection of photos? We would gladly include one of your photos depicting Orthodox…

Aug 10, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: July 26 – August 1, 2021

Orthodox youth camps, patronal feasts and pilgrimages were the main events of the week  July 26 – August 1, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection of photos? We would gladly…

Aug 3, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Elders Paisie Olaru, Ilie Cleopa and Dionisie Ignat proposed for canonization: Metropolitan Teofan

Elders Paisie Olaru, Ilie Cleopa and Dionisie the Blind from the Colciu Cell of Vatopaidi Monastery are proposed for canonization, announced Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina on Friday. The declaration was offered during the hierarch’s visit to a church in the city of Botoşani. „We hope that some time – because we do not…

Aug 3, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Ashdod: The Patriarch of Jerusalem participates in historical liturgy at the ruins of a 6th century Byzantine church

The Patriarch of Jerusalem and clerics from the Holy Land participated on Thursday in an open-air Liturgy officiated at the ruins of a Byzantine basilica near Ashdod. The patriarch officiated a Trisagion for the repose of those mentioned on a recently found mosaic on the site – among them, a bishop who participated in two…

Jul 31, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Ecumenical Patriarch pays homage to Christian women: The patronal feast of Istanbul’s Romanian community

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew participated on Monday in the patronal feast of the Romanian community in Istanbul. His Holiness spoke of St Paraskevi, of spiritual fight and of the power of Christian women to change the world through faith and love. The Ecumenical Patriarch congratulated Father Sergiu Vlad for his fruitful work within the Romanian community…

Jul 29, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: July 19 – 25, 2021

Orthodox life continues its rhythm through the scorching heat of summer. Prayer moments and service participation along with neighbourly love are still part of every Orthodox believer’s life. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in…

Jul 27, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

World Council of Churches Recognizes International Orthodox Christian Charities as a Specialized Ministry

The World Council of Churches (WCC) recognized the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) as a specialized ministry partner. This recognition as a specialized ministry is the culmination of a long and productive relationship focused on service. Since its inception, IOCC has collaborated with the WCC on various emergency relief initiatives. IOCC shares with the WCC a…

Jul 27, 2021Ștefana Totorcea