Romanian firefighters

Archbishop Casian praises firefighters as ‘an army of good’ on patron saint’s feast

Archbishop Casian of Lower Danube blessed firefighters in Galați on Tuesday on the feast of St. Joseph the New of Partoș, their spiritual protector. “We rejoice in this wonderful army of good,” His Eminence said. Officers, non-commissioned officers, and other personnel from the General Eremia Grigorescu Inspectorate for Emergency Situations in Galați attended the service,…

Sep 17, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Icon found intact after house fire offers hope to Romanian family of six children

A partially preserved icon discovered inside a home destroyed by fire has become a symbol of hope for a family with six children in Agafton, Botoșani County, after firefighters found it among the ruins. “Sometimes, even after the greatest disaster, something remains to remind us not to lose hope. This icon was found by firefighters…

Jul 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian priests urge vigilance amid widespread wildfires

Over 13,000 hectares have been affected by vegetation fires this month, prompting many dioceses to collaborate with regional and county representatives of the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations to raise awareness among the faithful. Church and Firefighters Issue Joint Appeal In the Metropolis of Oltenia and the Archdioceses of Suceava and Rădăuți, as well as…

Mar 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Nea Makri and Penteli Monasteries evacuated amidst wildfires in Greece. Romanian firefighters join efforts to battle the flames

Romanian firefighters are battling wildfires in the Greek region of Attica, near the well-known “Saint Ephraim the New” Monastery in Nea Makri. According to a statement from the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, the national specialized wildfire unit, which operated throughout the night, is facing extreme challenges due to shifting winds. Both Nea Makri and…

Aug 13, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu