Dioceses

Romanian metropolitan lays foundation stone for church honouring anti-communist heroes in Brașov

His Eminence Metropolitan Laurențiu of Transylvania blessed the foundation stone on Bright Monday for the future “Ascension of the Lord” Church in Brașov, dedicated to the heroes of the 1987 workers’ uprising and the 1989 anti-communist revolution. The church will also be dedicated to the Holy Confessor-Priest Dumitru Stăniloae. The day began with the Divine…

Apr 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Cahul chapel marks patronal feast with Paschal liturgy: ‘Be aware that Christ is with us’

The Diocesan Chapel, “Resurrection of the Lord,” in Cahul celebrated its patronal feast on Monday, the second day of Holy Pascha. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia. Referring to the Gospel according to Saint John, in which Christ grants the apostles the power to forgive sins, the bishop explained the…

Apr 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Oltenia metropolitan says ‘all creation is renewed’ at Agape Vespers in Craiova

Metropolitan Irineu of Oltenia officiated the Paschal Agape Vespers, also known as the “Second Resurrection,” on Easter Sunday at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Craiova, saying that “all creation is renewed” on this day. In his sermon, the metropolitan explained why the Resurrection of the Lord is regarded as the “Feast of feasts.” “The Resurrection of…

Apr 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox faithful gather in Chisinau for Resurrection service led by Metropolitan Petru

Numerous faithful gathered for the Feast of the Resurrection at the “Saint John Jacob the New Chozebite” Church in Chisinau, where the service was officiated by Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia. At midnight, the Holy Fire was distributed, followed by a procession around the church and the solemn proclamation of the Resurrection. During the service, the…

Apr 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Bishop urges hope amid global conflicts in Easter message: We must not lose hope! God is watching over us!

“As Christians, we must not lose hope! God is at work! God is watching over us!” said Bishop Iustin of Maramureș in his Easter pastoral message this year, referring to the numerous conflicts unfolding worldwide. In his message, the bishop spoke about the responsibility of world leaders to preserve peace and to serve the common…

Apr 13, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania bids farewell to football coach Mircea Lucescu at funeral in Bucharest

Former Romania national team coach Mircea Lucescu was laid to rest on Good Friday, with hundreds of mourners—family members, relatives, friends and admirers—attending the funeral in Bucharest. The funeral service took place at Saint Eleutherius the New Church in Bucharest and was officiated by His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova of the Archdiocese of…

Apr 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bessarabia Metropolitan urges Christians to live for God and others in Easter pastoral letter

“A person who believes in Christ the Risen One no longer lives for himself, but for God and for his neighbour. He lives out his vocation as a witness to the light, a bearer of peace and a servant of truth,” Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia said in his pastoral letter for Holy Pascha. His Eminence…

Apr 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanians in Serbia hold first Palm Sunday procession in Diocese of Dacia Felix: We revive ancient traditions

Romanian Orthodox faithful in Serbia took part on Saturday in the first Palm Sunday procession organised within the Diocese of Dacia Felix. The event was held at the Romanian Orthodox parish in Alibunar. His Grace Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix, all clergy of the diocese, and numerous faithful attended the procession. “Our duty is to…

Apr 6, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Czech Ambassador highlights role of Southern Bessarabia Diocese during visit to Cahul

The Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Moldova, Jaromír Plíšek, highlighted the role of the Diocese of Southern Bessarabia in community life during an official visit last Friday to the diocesan centre in Cahul. His Excellency was accompanied by Daniela Dragalin, development projects coordinator at the Embassy. The delegation was welcomed by…

Mar 31, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese in Hungary marks 80th anniversary with Divine Liturgy in Gyula

On Sunday, the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Gyula, Hungary, marked the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Hungary. On this occasion, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Grace Bishop Sofronie of Oradea, the first Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Hungary, together with His Grace Bishop Nicodim of Severin and Strehaia…

Mar 31, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bessarabian clergy and intellectuals increasingly see future with Romania, says Metropolitan Petru

Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia said on Friday that there is growing conviction among intellectuals, cultural figures and Church servants in the Republic of Moldova that Bessarabia’s destiny lies in communion with Romania, as the 108th anniversary of the Union was marked. “We observe with great joy that, in the conscience of intellectuals in the Republic…

Mar 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu