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Persecutions against Christians worsen during pandemic
More than 340 million Christians were severely persecuted in 2020 and the phenomenon worsened during the coronavirus pandemic, announced last week Portes Ouvertes, the Frech partner of Open Doors International. The numbers have gone up…
Poll: The Church remains the most trusted institution in Romania
A poll made by the Center for Urban and Regional Sociology – CURS between January 11-15 found that the Church remains the most trusted institution in Romania. The research report showed that 62% of the…
The Week in Pictures: January 11 – 17, 2021
Winter’s cold and snow were not able to conquer the warm souls of the Orthodox faithful. Please see below our selection of photos taken between January 11 and 17, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:…
When culture is inspired by worship, it opens up to eternity: Patriarch Daniel on National Culture Day
In his message on Romania’s National Culture Day, Patriarch Daniel referred to the connection between worship and culture but also stressed the liturgical and cultural value of cemeteries. “When religious worship bore fruit in culture,…
Romania’s Timișoara, on The Independent’s list of Best Second Cities in Europe to Visit in 2021
Timișoara, in western Romania, features on the list of the Best Second Cities in Europe to Visit in 2021 put together by the British newspaper The Independent. The list covers nine cities that can serve…