Romanian Orthodox Church

Metropolitan Petru’s message on behalf of Moldovan believers: Gratitude for Patriarch Daniel

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of Patriarch Daniel’s name day, emphasizing that on the feast of the Holy Prophet Daniel, “all the clergy and faithful people of Bessarabia turn their hearts and minds, filled with gratitude and love,” towards His Beatitude. “We, together with all the servants of the…

Dec 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania’s Name Day: Connecting his mission to the Prophet Daniel

The Holy Prophet Daniel, a shepherd to his people during the Babylonian exile, is the spiritual protector of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, who leads the Romanian Orthodox Church during a period when Romanians are most extensively spread across all meridians of the globe. Saint Daniel, honoured on December 17, lived for nearly 90 years and…

Dec 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The spirit of unity and faith: Metropolitan Petru’s message on Romania’s National Day

“Let us not forget that the Great Union was not merely a political triumph but, above all, a victory of the Romanian soul, unwavering faith, and self-sacrifice, under the protection and care of the Romanian Orthodox Church,” noted Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia in a message delivered on Sunday, Romania’s National Day. “Let us keep this…

Dec 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church calls for prayer, calm, and discernment during current elections

The Romanian Orthodox Church urges prayer, calm, and discernment amidst the ongoing parliamentary and presidential elections. We firmly reject any forms of behaviour that incite division or hatred and emphasize the need for dialogue throughout society to foster peace, mutual respect, and responsibility. This period, coinciding with the Nativity Fast, calls us to exhibit healthy…

Nov 29, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod announces 2026 focus on family pastoral care and commemoration of Holy Women, sets plans for Centennial events

The working session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church was conducted on Friday, October 25, 2024, in the Aula Magna “Patriarch Teoctist” of the Patriarchal Palace, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. Following the elections for the Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Romanian Orthodox…

Oct 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru encourages Moldovan citizens to participate in Presidential Election and EU Referendum

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru issued a message urging the citizens of the Republic of Moldova to participate in the upcoming presidential election on Sunday. In addition to choosing the new president, Moldovan citizens will also have the opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment that could pave the way for the country’s accession to the…

Oct 18, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia leads patronal feast of St. John the Theologian Chapel in Chișinău

On Wednesday, His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the “St. John the Theologian” Metropolitan Chapel in Chișinău on the occasion of the chapel’s patronal feast. According to the unrevised calendar, the feast of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John is celebrated on October 9. The sermon was delivered by Father…

Oct 11, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel highlights importance of State-Religious dialogue for Romanian society

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church emphasized the crucial role of cooperation between the state and religious denominations during a meeting held at the Roman Catholic Episcopal Palace in Oradea on Tuesday. The event, part of the ongoing activities of the State-Religious Dialogue Commission, aimed to strengthen collaboration between the government and religious institutions.…

Oct 10, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Oradea hosts meeting of religious representatives. Romanian Gov’t to fund religious denominations for socio-medical projects

The Roman Catholic Episcopal Palace in Oradea hosted a meeting on Tuesday between representatives of religious denominations and the Romanian government. The State Secretariat for Religious Affairs organised the event, which included key announcements, such as the government’s decision to fund socio-medical establishments run by religious groups. Ciprian-Vasile Olinici, Secretary of State for Religious Affairs,…

Oct 10, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Prime Minister meets with Metropolitan of Bessarabia to discuss future projects

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu met with Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia at the Metropolitan Residence in Chișinău on Friday, October 4. During the visit, several upcoming projects of significant historical and symbolic importance were presented to the prime minister in the context of the Centennial of the Bessarabian Metropolis. The Metropolis will celebrate its 100th…

Oct 10, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Minnesota Romanian church receives second patron saint during centennial re-consecration

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas rededicated the “Holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen” Church in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday, marking the church’s 100th anniversary. The church was also placed under the protection of Saint Stephen the Great, the Holy Prince of Moldavia. The event continued with the Divine Liturgy, during which His Eminence…

Sep 27, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu