Romanian Patriarchate

Bessarabia Synod explores ways to strengthen relations with local communities

Last week, during an extraordinary session, the Synod of the Metropolis of Bessarabia addressed various pastoral, missionary, social, and administrative challenges that the Romanian Orthodox Church in the Republic of Moldova faces. His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia, Bishop Antonie of Bălți, and Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia deliberated on matters pertaining to the effectiveness…

Mar 13, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

2025 will be dedicated to the Romanian Patriarchate’s Centennial and 20th-century Romanian Orthodox confessors

Last week, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church decided to dedicate 2025 to the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate and the Romanian Orthodox confessors of the twentieth century. According to a press release issued by the Chancellery of the Holy Synod, 2025 will mark the Solemn year of the Centennial of the Romanian…

Mar 7, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest marks Russia-Ukraine war anniversary: We prayed to God to strengthen them!

On Saturday, “Parcul Domeniilor”-Cașin Church in Bucharest hosted a moment of remembrance for the second anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine. Ihor Prokopchuk, the Ukrainian ambassador to Romania, was in attendance. “We officiated a memorial service to honour the victims of this unjust conflict in Ukraine, which has caused and continues to cause tremendous suffering.…

Feb 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate: Prayer and support for Ukraine war victims

On Sunday, all churches affiliated with the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate organised memorial services for Ukraine conflict victims. The initiative belonged to Fr Nicolae Lauruc who leads the ecclesiastical structure of the Romanian Patriarchate dedicated to Ukrainian believers. The vicariate has assisted Ukrainians and refugees, totalling around 360,000 euros. Marking the 2nd anniversary of the war,…

Feb 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Malta Ambassador to Romania pays farewell visit to the Romanian Patriarchate

On February 9, the Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to Romania, His Excellency Lino Bianco, paid a farewell visit to the Romanian Patriarchate. The Maltese delegation was greeted by His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia. The guests were welcomed at the “Saint John Cassian” chamber of the Patriarchal Palace. “On behalf of…

Feb 16, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bessarabia Metropolitan’s Christmas message: Priests contributed to the consolidation of communities

A few days before the old calendar Christmas celebration, His Eminence Metropolitan Petru sent a pastoral letter expressing his appreciation for the efforts of parish priests within the Metropolis of Bessarabia. “Another essential aspect of this year is the commendable efforts of the parish priests, who sacrificed themselves in every parish to serve the faithful,”…

Jan 6, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate: 2024 will be dedicated to the pastoral care of the sick and to all holy healers

The Romanian Patriarchate will proclaim 2024 as a Solemn Year of the pastoral care of the sick and a Commemorative Year of all the holy unmercenary healers. The selection of these themes is motivated by the need to increase concern for those enduring spiritual and physical suffering, according to a message from Patriarch Daniel predating…

Dec 20, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Peruvian Ambassador Felix Denegri Boza meets with patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiești

Mr. Felix Denegri Boza, the Ambassador of the Republic of Peru in Romania, was received by His Grace the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiești at the Romanian Patriarchate on December 13, 2023. Several aspects of church life in Romania and concerns regarding the plight of the numerous Romanian Orthodox believers in various parts of…

Dec 15, 2023basilica.ro

Synod held in Chisinau: Bessarabia Metropolis announces large-scale projects

The Synod of the Metropolis of Bessarabia met on Wednesday for a working session at the Metropolitan Residence in Chisinau. The hierarchs also met with Romania’s Secretary of State for Religious Affairs and a delegation from the Basilica Media Centre. His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia, the Bishop of Balti, and the Bishop of Southern…

Nov 17, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Armenian Catholic Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian visits Bucharest Patriarchal Palace

His Beatitude Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian, Patriarch of Cilicia of the Armenian Catholic Church, arrived at the Palace of the Patriarchate in Bucharest on Thursday as part of a multi-day visit to Romania. Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești cordially received the Armenian Patriarch and his delegation. In addition to introducing the historical building, the…

Nov 17, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate expresses deep concern over recrudescence of war in Israel

The Romanian Patriarchate expresses its deep concern over the recrudescence of war in Israel following the terrorist attack launched at dawn on Saturday, October 7, which resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of people injured. War always represents a social catastrophe with incalculable consequences in terms of human suffering and the loss of life…

Oct 9, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu