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Romanian Orthodox Church voices strong opposition to proposal to legalise prostitution

The Romanian Patriarchate expresses deep concern and disapproval regarding an initiative aimed at legalising prostitution, considering such an approach incompatible with Orthodox Christian teaching and with respect for human dignity. Prostitution represents a serious form of exploitation and commercialisation of the human body for financial gain, with profound negative consequences for both the individual and…

Jan 13, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania to hold nationwide memorial services for 1989 Revolution victims

To mark the 36th anniversary of the Romanian Revolution of December 1989, a series of memorial services will be held on December 20-22, 2025, in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives for the dignity, freedom and faith of the Romanian people. A central memorial service for the heroes of the Revolution will be held…

Dec 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel receives German ambassador for introductory visit, highlights Romanian diaspora presence in Germany

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received on Friday, December 12, 2025, the Ambassador of Germany to Romania, H.E. Angela Ganninger, for an introductory visit at the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest. The ambassador was accompanied by Theresa von Saldern, Director of the Cultural Affairs Department at the German Embassy in Bucharest. Patriarch Daniel welcomed Ambassador Ganninger to…

Dec 12, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania’s National Cathedral announces liturgical schedule for St Andrew’s feast and National Day

On the feast of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Protector of Romania and of the National Cathedral (November 30), and on Romania’s National Day (December 1), the services at the National Cathedral will take place according to the following schedule: On 30 November 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., the Midnight Office, Matins and the…

Nov 26, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate expresses condolences after Romanian worker dies in Rome tower collapse

We were deeply saddened to learn of the tragedy in Rome, where the collapse of the historic Torre dei Conti resulted in the death of Romanian worker Octav Stroici and injured several others who were working at the site. In these moments of hardship, the Romanian Patriarchate expresses its solidarity and compassion for those who…

Nov 5, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania’s National Cathedral sets November–December schedule after major pilgrimage

The Romanian Patriarchate reminds the public that, after 11 days of continuous pilgrimage, the opportunity for the faithful to venerate inside the Holy Altar of the National Cathedral will end on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at midnight. Visiting Hours Following the Pilgrimage Period However, from November 6 to November 14, the National Cathedral will be…

Nov 5, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Relics of Saint Demetrius the New brought to Romania’s National Cathedral for veneration

On the evening of October 29, 2025, starting at 6:30 p.m., the reliquary containing the Holy Relics of Saint Demetrius the New, the Protector of Bucharest, will be brought to the National Cathedral, where it will be placed for veneration in the Holy Altar. The relics of Saint Demetrius the New will remain there until…

Oct 29, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate extends visiting hours at National Cathedral amid surge of pilgrims

Taking into account the large number of pilgrims wishing to venerate and pass through the Holy Altar of the National Cathedral, the Romanian Patriarchate has announced the extension of the veneration schedule, including overnight, until Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at midnight. Given this extension, the Patriarchate appeals to all faithful who wish to venerate and…

Oct 29, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Consecration ceremony of National Cathedral’s iconography: Liturgical schedule

The events related to the consecration of the iconography of the National Cathedral in Bucharest, a landmark of Romanian spirituality, will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, according to the following liturgical schedule: 07:30–10:00 – The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated inside the National Cathedral by a designated assembly consisting of three hierarchs from…

Oct 20, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate expresses sorrow, offers aid after deadly apartment explosion in Bucharest

With deep sorrow, we learned of the tragic event that occurred this morning on Rahovei Avenue in Bucharest, where a powerful explosion in a residential building caused the collapse of two floors and affected the lives of many families. In these moments of trial, the Romanian Patriarchate joins in prayer and expresses its compassion for…

Oct 17, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Holy Synod approves new Saints and feasts ahead of National Cathedral consecration

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, chaired by Patriarch Daniel, convened in Bucharest on September 29–30, 2025, and adopted a series of important pastoral, liturgical, and administrative decisions. The meeting took place in the Aula Magna “Patriarch Teoctist” of the Patriarchal Palace. Among the resolutions, the Synod approved the inclusion of several saints…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu