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New Archbishop Calinic enthroned in Suceava during solemn cermony

The new Archbishop of Suceava and Radauti was enthroned Sunday at Suceava during a solemn ceremony held after the Divine Liturgy in the presence of hierarchs, monastics and believers. The service was presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina, whose assistant was the now Archbishop Calinic of Suceava for thirteen years.…

Jul 27, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Evyenios Voulgaris Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies in Orthodox Spiritual Life and Theology

The Saint Maxim the Greek Institute, with the support of the Holy and Great Monastery of Vatopaidi, is introducing the Evyenios Voulgaris Scholarship Program. The ‘Evgenios Voulgaris’ is directed towards: Orthodox theologians (up to 37 years of age), holders of or candidates for a doctoral degree. Duration: 1 year (October 1–September 30). Program Language: Modern Greek. Requirements:…

Jul 24, 2020Gheorghe Anghel

One-millenium old cross discovered in Pakistan confirms ancient Christian presence in the region

Three University of Baltistan researchers, led by Vice-Chancellor Muhammad Khan, found last month a giant marble cross at the foot of the Karakorum Mountains, in the Pakistani village of Kavardo. It is estimated to be over 1,000 years old. This confirms ancient Christian presence in a country that has subsequently become predominantly Islamic.  The cross…

Jul 24, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: July 13 -19, 2020

Please find below a review of moments and events from the life of the Romanian Orthodox Church between July 13 and July 19. The selection includes a beautiful sunrise at Putna Monastery, children from the county of Maramureș and Patriarch Daniel’s meeting with the Christian Orthodox Students’ Association (ASCOR). Last week’s most-liked picture on Instagram:…

Jul 24, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

New Archbishop of Suceava and Rădăuţi will be enthroned Sunday

Archbishop-elect Calinic of Suceava and Rădăuţi will be enthroned Sunday in a ceremony after the Divine Liturgy at St John the New Monastery in Suceava. The ceremony will be led by His Eminence Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina. The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church elected His Grace Bishop Calinic of Botosani as…

Jul 24, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Diaconia Social Mission opens first Food Bank in the Republic of Moldova

‘Diaconia’ Social Mission of the Orthodox Metropolis of Bessarabia formally opened the first food bank in the Republic of Moldova on Thursday, July 23, 2020. The food bank will collect, store and distribute food to socially and materially disadvantaged people and families, non-governmental organizations, canteens and social centres. The products will be collected from economic…

Jul 24, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

CROCEU on Hagia Sophia: The effort to erase its ancient Christian origins is deplorable and dangerous

The Committee of the Representatives of the Orthodox Churches to the European Institutions (CROCEU) expressed its deep regret concerning Turkey’s unprecedented violation of the UNESCO rules by changing the status of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia from a museum into a mosque. CROCEU has issued a statement in which it says the action violates historical memory and…

Jul 23, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

Saint Xenia of St Petersburg added to the calendar of the Romanian Orthodox Church

The feast of Saint Xenia of St Petersburg will be added to the calendar of the Romanian Orthodox Church, following a resolution of the Holy Synod, which met under the chairmanship of Patriarch Daniel on Tuesday. The life, troparion, kontakion, akathist, and supplicatory canon to St. Xenia were submitted for approval at a meeting of…

Jul 23, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel sends condolences after repose of Hieromonk Jacob Savin, last confessor of Elder Cleopas

On Monday morning, July 20, Hieromonk Jacob (Savin) of Sihăstria Monastery reposed in the Lord. His funeral was served the following morning. Fr. Jacob is renowned as a wise hieromonk who served as the last confessor of the great Elder Cleopas (Ilie) who is venerated throughout the Orthodox world. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a…

Jul 22, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

New decisons of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church: communique

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church held its working session at the Patriarch Teoctist Aula Magna of the Palace of the Patriarchate, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. On July 11, 2020, the Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolis of Moldavia and Bukovina, in consultation with the…

Jul 22, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Hierarchs of Muntenia and Dobrudja propose seven new church orders dedicated to Romanian Saints

The Assembly of Bishops of the Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobrudja discussed the establishment of seven new church orders dedicated to Romanian Saints during a meeting held at the Patriarchal Residence on Monday evening. Patriarch Daniel, who chaired the meeting of the Metropolitan Synod, explained that there are many patriarchal orders, but there is no…

Jul 21, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu