youth ministry

“Football is an Orthodox game”. Dozens of Romanian parishes establish football teams

Many times, priests keep young people close to the church through various extra ecclesiastical activities. Football is one of them. Dozens of parishes, especially in rural areas, have set up football teams, often coached even by the parish priest, reports Adevărul. This is also the case of the football team of Vorona Centru Parish from…

Jun 18, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate has helped more than 30,000 children through its school program

Nearly 32,000 children have benefited from the Romanian Orthodox Church’s Choose School! program, which provides them with necessary school supplies, lessons, activities, and much more. The latest edition, implemented in 6 counties over the past 6 years, helped 2,934 children. The next 3-year edition has already been launched. Project manager Fr. Constantin Năclad gave thanks…

Apr 9, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Presbytera Narcisa Cădă recommends Christian literature: “Children will be richer in their love for others”

“If we want to have children close to Christ and the Church, if we want children to find peace in the tumult of today’s life, but also models of Christ-like living, we recommend parents to guide their children to Christian literature,” Presbytera Narcisa Cădă said in the context of International Children’s Book Day. “In addition…

Apr 6, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian priest offers bicycles to children: “I come from a family of priests, and I saw my family giving all the time”

In two years, 25 children from Râpa de Jos and surroundings received a bicycle as a gift by Fr Dacian Oprea’s help. He thinks he’s not doing anything special. “That is the purpose of a priest and a man, to help.” He saw the example of generosity in his family. “I am very compassionate, and…

Apr 6, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Royal Choir Conductor: I discovered my love for music in the Church

Antonel Temistocli, the Royal Choir’s conductor – a youth ensemble under the high patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Radu of Romania, says that his love for music began in the Church in childhood. “Compared to other children who had the opportunity to study at specialized schools, I exercised this passion in the Church, where…

Mar 23, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Youngest Romanian Bishop Benedict defines himself in relation to young people: I want to be one of them

A professor of Orthodox Spirituality at the Faculty of Theology in Cluj and the youngest Romanian hierarch, Bishop Benedict of Bistrița talked about his relationship with young people after a year in office. His Grace said that the year that passed since his ordination on February 23, 2020, was a time of his definition as…

Mar 2, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Dăeni Parish Priest was a rebel child: “My ‘religion’ was football.” Read how St Parascheva chose him as her servant

The life and work of Father Alexandru Octavian Balaban from St Parascheva Parish in Dăeni, county of Tulcea, unfolds under St Parascheva’s protection. The priest, whose story has been recently featured in Libertatea daily, told Basilica.ro how he transitioned from the “religion of football” to the ministry of priesthood. He grew up in the village…

Nov 3, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

Int’l Youth Day – a good moment to become aware of the involvement of young people in the life of the Church

According to the UN, International Youth Day (August 12) gives an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young people’s voices, actions and initiatives, as well as their meaningful, universal and equitable engagement. This occasion is a good time to raise awareness of the involvement of young people in the life of the Church, from active participation…

Aug 12, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

After installation, New Romanian Bishop Benedict of Bistrița says he wants to be a friend of youth

A new Romanian bishop was ordained on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at the Orthodox Cathedral in Cluj and installed as an auxiliary bishop to the Archdiocese of Vad, Feleac and Cluj in the presence of thousands. Consecrated at the age of 36, Benedict of Bistrita became the youngest Romanian Orthodox Bishop. He said that he…

Feb 24, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ignatie: Pay more attention to online youth ministry!

‘Let us pay more attention to online youth ministry,’ His Grace Bishop Ignatie of Husi urged the representatives of the Diocesan Youth Departments gathered in Cluj for consultation. ‘Stop being captives to regular strategies for youth mission,’ the bishop said. ‘We need a more relevant online presence on social platforms. Let’s try to be present…

Apr 2, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu