Romanian Orthodox Church

New priest ordained in Bucharest for Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate

The patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti performed the ordination to the priesthood of Deacon Gheorghe Chascear during the Divine Liturgy at St Anthimos Monastery in Bucharest on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Father Gheorghe Chascear is of Ukrainian origin and will serve at Campulung la Tisa parish within the Romanian Patriarchate’s Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate. ‘We…

Oct 19, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania calls for Church-State co-responsibility and cooperation to avoid excessive measures

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania has urged co-responsibility and cooperation between the Church and the Romanian State after the pilgrimage to Iasi for the feast of Saint Parascheva was banned for non-locals. Call for co-responsibility and cooperation to avoid excessive constraints: full text The Romanian Patriarchate expresses its full solidarity with all Orthodox believers…

Oct 9, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Father Ștefan Buchiu speaks about Father Stăniloae’s contribution to the Romanian and universal theology and culture

In an interview for Radio Trinitas, Rev. Stefan Buchiu, professor at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology at the University of Bucharest, presented the contribution of Father Dumitru Staniloae to Romanian and universal theology and culture. The novelty and strength of Father Stăniloae’s theology are given by the exit from academism and its openness to spirituality,…

Oct 8, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Austria’s Greek Metropolitan visits construction site of Romanian Church in Vienna

His Eminence Metropolitan Arsenios of Austria paid a visit to the construction site of the Romanian Church in Vienna on Tuesday, Oct. 6. “Together with the Architects Georg Baldass and Mihaela Ionescu we presented to the Metropolitan the architecture of the church and we discussed the building works, the challenges and difficulties that appear during…

Oct 8, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

10 Archbishop of Suceava quotes to students: ‘Convert your inner Saul into Paul’

Archbishop Calinic of Suceava and Radauti sent a message to students at the beginning of the academic year 2020/2021. The message is structured in 10 points. One of the most profound exhortations was, “Convert your inner Saul into Paul, for it is to the point of disgrace to seem righteous without being one, and preach…

Oct 5, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: It is essential to multiply palliative care institutions

“It is essential to multiply palliative care institutions, not only in urban areas but also in rural areas. We have a very modern palliative care centre here in Bucharest, but it is too small. There is one in Cluj, there are still attempts here and there, but every diocese must have at least one palliative…

Oct 2, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel on 13th enthronement anniversary: Let us always thank God because we live permanently from His mercy

On his 13th enthronement anniversary, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel urged permanent thankfulness to God because ‘we live permanently from His help and mercy and feel His blessing.’ Work in communion The Patriarch confessed that in this period of patriarchal stewardship he felt ‘God’s blessing,’ especially through ‘the work in communion’: ‘what we accomplished together with…

Oct 1, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

For 13 years a Patriarch, for 33 years a fruitful Father of the Church

No title in the Church rises to the height and beauty of the surname “Father”. September 30 is annually dedicated to the Father of all fathers in the Romanian Orthodox Church: His Beatitude Daniel, a Patriarch for 13 years. Especially in the Solemn Year of the Pastoral Care of Parents and Children, it is necessary…

Sep 30, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian archdeacon teaches Byzantine music in London

Archdeacon Paul Loghin is teaching Byzantine music lessons in London at the Romanian Music School AB Music Academy. “The Byzantine music course was born from the desire of lovers of this kind of music from Great Britain, especially those from London, and aims to initiate those interested in the secrets of Byzantine chanting by getting…

Sep 30, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod recommends intensification of activities dedicated to families

During its working session on Tuesday, the Holy Synod recommended to the parishes of the Romanian Orthodox Church to intensify the activities dedicated to families. It urged the believers to cultivate Christian education and philanthropic spirit in their families and society through prayer and good deeds. Press release: New decisions of the Holy Synod of…

Sep 30, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

It is essential for me to profess my faith in God, Romanian midfielder Iulian Roşu says

The life of Gloria Buzau’s midfielder who proves that sport and faith do not make a discordant note became the story of Digisport, one of Romania’s most-read sports website. Attached to the values of the Orthodox Church, Iulian Roşu did not refrain from confessing his religious conviction. “There is absolutely nothing you can do without…

Sep 25, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu