Orthodox Theology

Patriarch Daniel praises legacy of Saint Paul and First Ecumenical Council in 2025 “Pavleia” Congress message

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church conveyed a message of spiritual encouragement and theological reflection to the participants of the 31st edition of the Pavleia International Scientific Congress, dedicated to the Holy Apostle Paul. This year’s Pavleia Congress focuses on the theme “Apostle Paul and the First Ecumenical Council,” which marks the…

Jun 28, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

International Theological Symposium: Patriarch Daniel’s speech on the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, delivered a keynote speech on Wednesday, during the opening session of the International Theological Symposium “The First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325): The Orthodox Faith – The Basis of Church Unity”, held at Bucharest’s Patriarchal Palace between May 14-17, 2025. “The First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea…

May 14, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Orthodox theologian John Behr to receive honorary doctorate from Iași University

The Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Iași, part of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, has announced it will award Fr. Prof. Dr. John Behr, a world-renowned patristics scholar, the title of Doctor Honoris Causa. The formal ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 14, starting at 10:00 AM, in the “Mihai Eminescu” Aula Magna of “Alexandru…

May 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint-Serge Orthodox Theological Institute in Paris marks Centennial with international events

The “Saint-Serge” Institute in Paris, one of the world’s most important centers for Orthodox theological research, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The centennial celebration program will begin on May 3 with a conference dedicated to the institution’s history. Later, on September 20, an academic day will be held, along with the celebration of…

Mar 27, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ignatie of Huși speaks on the art of dialogue at Iași theological students’ celebration

Bishop Ignatie of Huși spoke to theology students in Iași on Thursday about the art of dialogue, drawing insights from Saint Basil the Great. His Grace celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Iași alongside Assistant Bishop Damaschin of Dorna of the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți. The day marked the feast of…

Jan 31, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Students preach on the Three Holy Hierarchs’ feast: We are called to be “the soul of the world”

Students at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest are encouraged to preach publicly every year at two important events for the educational institution: the Faculty Chapel’s patronal feast of Saint Catherine and the feast of the Three Holy Hierarchs, the patron saints of theological education. On Monday, Vlad Iancu, who is finishing his Bachelor’s…

Jan 31, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Over 300 theologians, scholars to meet in Volos at IOTA 2nd Int’l Conference

Over three hundred theologians, scholars, professionals, lay leaders, students and clergy are expected to gather in Volos, Greece, for the second international conference organised by the International Orthodox Theological Association – IOTA in January 2023. The conference theme is “Mission and the Orthodox Church”, and it begins on January 11, 2023, with an optional morning…

Nov 18, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Varlaam to theology students: Use your years of study to ennoble your mind, soul and life!

“Dear students, we urge you to use the time of your years of study to ennoble your mind through study, your soul through prayer and your life by cultivating collegiality, sincere friendship, which you will keep for the rest of your life,” the patriarchal auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploieşti told theology students on Friday, October…

Oct 4, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

The 3rd ‘Evyenios Voulgaris’ Scholarship Programme for Advanced Studies in Orthodox Spiritual Life and Theology

The Saint Maximos the Greek Institute, with the support of the Holy and Great Monastery of Vatopaidi, is introducing the ‘Evyenios Voulgaris’ Scholarship Programme. Evyenios Voulgaris (1716-1806) served as principal of the Athoniada School, which had been established by the Holy Monastery of Vatopaidi. In his day, he was the greatest and most important Greek…

May 27, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Rev. Dr. Ioan Moldoveanu appointed as new dean of Bucharest Faculty of Orthodox Theology

The Reverend Dr Ioan Moldoveanu was appointed new dean of the Patriarch Justinian Faculty of Orthodox Theology, following a resolution of the Senate of the University of Bucharest made in December 2018. Currently a professor of History of the Romanian Orthodox Church, Fr. Ioan Moldoveanu succeeds Rev. Dr. Ștefan Buchiu who has served as the…

Jan 18, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox Theology graduate students sign Oath of Fidelity in the presence of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel

The graduate students of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology made their Profession of Faith and signed the Oath of Fidelity to the Orthodox Church on Tuesday, June 26. The ceremony took place at the Patriarch Teoctist Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace in the presence of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, professors and other guests. In…

Jun 28, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu