Romanian Orthodox Church

Basilica Photos: Great Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-Gusher honoured on the Patriarchate Hill in Bucharest

Archbishop Calinic of Arges and Muscel celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the feast day of Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-Gusher at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest marking the second day of the festivities honouring the capital’s Protector Saint Demetrios the New. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Instagram:…

Oct 29, 2019Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Traditional and fashionable at the same time. Fashion Designer Florin Dobre came with his son to honour Bucharest Protector Saint

Holding his son by the hand, the famous fashion designer Florin Dobre was captured by the Basilica.ro photographer joining the pilgrims for the annual procession with the relics of Saint Demetrios the New, Protector of Bucharest. Being the only Romanian fashion designer with collections featured in Vogue and CQ magazines, Florin Dobre bore witness to…

Oct 28, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate’s Basilica Media Centre celebrates 12th anniversary

The Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate was established twelve years ago on the feast day of Saint Demetrios the New, Protector of Bucharest, marking the beginning of a fruitful Orthodox Christian ministry in Romania and abroad. The departments of the Media Centre – Radio Trinitas, Trinitas TV, Lumina Publications, Basilica News Agency and…

Oct 27, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Who are the “Guests” of Saint Demetrios the New?

The newest Romanian saint, a hierarch from Bessarabia who was glorified in 2018, and the “Saintie” who died for Christ at the age of 12, will soon be the “guests” of Saint Demetrios the New at the annual procession honouring the spiritual protector of Bucharest. The relics of Saint Dionysius, Bishop of Cetatea Alba and…

Oct 24, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Hadâmbu Monastery build house for family with 10 children

The 10-children Ciobanu family will soon have a new place to live, thanks to the generosity of one Romanian monastery. Work on their new home in the village of Ion Neculce began at the end of May and is rapidly nearing completion. The building is covered with a roof and the windows were recently installed.…

Oct 11, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Proposals made by Romanian hierarchs to mark 30th anniversary of fall of communism

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church gathered at the patriarchal residence for a working session on Monday, Sept. 30, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. The Romanian hierarchs resolved to organize several events to mark the 30th anniversary of the fall of the communist regime in Romania, and to remember the…

Oct 4, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: September 23 – 29, 2019

Our collection of photos from the Orthodox world covering a variety of topics from church feasts, youth ministry programs, street art and many more.  

Oct 4, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

12 years of patriarchal ministry: „The joy of bearing fruit” celebrated in liturgical communion in Bucharest

Thirty eight hierarchs assembled at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest on Monday to celebrate the Divine Liturgy and attend the Te Deum service marking the 12th anniversary of the enthronement of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania. Patriarch Daniel wished all those who gathered in prayer of thanksgiving that they may receive from God ‘the…

Sep 30, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: September 16 – 22, 2019

Our collection of photos from the Orthodox world covering a variety of topics from church feasts, youth ministry programs, official meetings and many more. Read more: Basilica.ro marks 1st anniversary of weekly news in pictures project Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews

Sep 26, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Church marks World Cleanup Day with litter-pick by youth from Orthodox high schools and other institutions

The Church has joined the ‘Let’s do it, Romania!’ campaign and summoned teams of young students from the theological seminaries across Romania to help out with the clean-up day. Over 180,000 Romanians, most of them students but also volunteers of all ages, have said yes to this year’s national environmental action. On Saturday, Sept. 21,…

Sep 25, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church to mark Patriarch Daniel’s 12th enthronement anniversary

On Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, the Romanian Orthodox Church will celebrate the 12th enthronement anniversary of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. On this occasion, beginning with 9.00 a.m. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel will preside over the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. Participants will include the members of the Holy Synod, the members of…

Sep 25, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu