The Nativity of the Mother of God Romanian Orthodox Parish in Austin, Texas, witnessed a deeply moving spiritual occasion late last month when ten members of the same family received Orthodox baptism. Accompanied by ten different godparents, the family members participated in the Baptismal Divine Liturgy following more than a year of catechesis, prayer, study,…
Underwater archaeologist Iulian Rusu recently discovered lead objects believed to have been used to secure the piers of St. Constantine the Great’s bridge on the Danube and handed them over to the Corabia Museum. Mirela Trandafir, a museum curator and coordinator of the Cultural Service at Corabia City Hall, announced the discovery on social media.…
Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada attended celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel Parish in Montreal, Canada, held from 1 to 3 October. The bishop noted that “in the reality of Orthodox communities in North America, 25 years already represents a seed that has taken root and…
“The Lord Jesus Christ wants to teach us that only a person who is consistently good, generous and merciful shows that he or she was created in the image of the good and merciful God,” His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said on Sunday at the historic Chapel of St George the Great Martyr at the Patriarchal…
The local proclamation of the canonisation of the Holy Nun-Martyr Eulogia took place on Sunday at Samurcășești Monastery in Ilfov County. In a message delivered at the ceremony, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel highlighted the saint’s missionary work in villages across Wallachia. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishops Varlaam of Ploiești and Paisie…
Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova of the Archdiocese of Bucharest officiated an all-night vigil service at Samurcășești Monastery on Saturday in honour of St Eulogia. The bishop highlighted the saint’s humble love for the Church. “Who would have believed some 80 years ago, when she was laid here in a humble grave at the beginning…
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel highlighted the role of sport in the physical, educational and spiritual development of children and young people on Monday, saying that discipline, perseverance, teamwork and friendship gained through sporting activities are more valuable than material prizes. The Patriarch of Romania made the remarks in a message to participants in the Fair…
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel attended on Tuesday the opening of the International Symposium on Theology „The Christian Family: Light and Witness in Contemporary Society,” which is taking place in Bucharest from October 5 to 8. „The family becomes the place where the Christian virtues are learned and practised: fervent prayer, humble and merciful love, patience,…
The Municipality of Thessaloniki in Greece is strengthening its ties with Romania through a cultural and religious promotion programme in Bucharest, according to a social media post by the Aghioritiki Estia. The initiative, entitled “Destination Thessaloniki”, took place on 24–25 September and involved a delegation from the Greek city led by Mayor Stelios Angeloudis. The…
Romania’s Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Olivia Toderean, visited His Beatitude Pope and Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa on Thursday, 1 October. The meeting took place at the Patriarchal Residence, where the two discussed new avenues for cultural and ecclesiastical collaboration. His Beatitude recalled the relations between the Church of…
His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, congratulated Archbishop Hieronymos II of Athens and All Greece, as the Primate of the Church of Greece marked 45 years since his episcopal ordination. “On this blessed occasion, we convey to Your Beatitude our fraternal wishes of good health, strength, and help from God in the…
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel blessed the reliquary containing the relics of St Eulogia of Samurcășești on Friday. During the service at the historic Chapel of St George the Great Martyr, His Beatitude highlighted the saint’s mission to preserve the Orthodox faith. “The Holy Nun-Martyr Eulogia demonstrates the important role of lay faithful, monks and nuns…
The Patriarch Justinian Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest opened the 2026–2027 academic year on Thursday with a call for students to become active witnesses of the Christian faith in contemporary society. The celebrations began with the Divine Liturgy at St Catherine Church, the university chapel, celebrated by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești together…
Cernica Monastery has recently acquired a new canopy for the reliquary containing the relics of St Dumitru Stăniloae the Confessor. Beside it stands an icon depicting the saint, who the Romanian Orthodox Church canonised in 2024. Made in white, red and gold, the new decorative structure features carved columns, floral motifs and a prominent pediment. The…
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel marks 19 years on Wednesday since his enthronement as Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Born in the village of Dobrești, Timiș County, on 22 July 1951 to Alexie and Stela Ciobotea, he received the name Dan-Ilie at baptism. He attended primary school in his native village before continuing his education…
Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church sent a message on Tuesday to an event at the Cotroceni National Museum in Bucharest marking the launch of REGINA – Queen, a commemorative volume dedicated to the centenary of Queen Marie of Romania’s historic visit to the United States and Canada. The volume, produced by Romania Student…
The foundation stone for the church of Goranu Parish in Râmnicu Vâlcea was blessed on Saturday. The new place of worship will be dedicated to St Gabriel of Georgia, who was recently added to the calendar of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The service was celebrated by Metropolitan Theodore of Akhaltsikhe and Tao-Klarjeti of the Georgian…
Relics believed to belong to an 18th-century neomartyr have recently been discovered in a village in the Pella region of northern Greece, according to the Orthodoxia News Agency. Her name — Chryse, meaning “golden” in Greek — matches that of the village where the relics were found, near a church among the ruins of the…
Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church has called for a missionary theology rooted in both academic study and spiritual life, saying the Church’s fundamental mission remains to proclaim the Gospel of Christ and transmit Christian faith and life to the world. In a message to an international symposium on the mission of the Church,…
The Canadian Conference of Orthodox Bishops (CCOB) delegated Bishop Ioan Casian, Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Canada, to represent the body as an observer at the Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, held from 21 September to 25 September 2026. Bishop Ioan Casian participated on Tuesday, 22 September, in the second day of…