Basilica Media Centre

Basilica News Agency marks 18 years since publishing its first news report

Basilica.ro, the official news agency of the Romanian Patriarchate, marks its 18th anniversary on Tuesday since publishing its first news report online, an event that marked the beginning of its editorial activity. The Basilica News Agency is part of the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate, established on October 27, 2007, at the initiative…

Jun 16, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Varlaam: All the Church’s work is accomplished through the grace of the Holy Spirit

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Monday at the Patriarchal Cathedral, where he underlined that all the works of the Church are accomplished through the grace of the Holy Spirit in the name of the Holy Trinity. The hierarch emphasised the cooperation of the Persons of the Holy Trinity, noting…

Jun 2, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Basilica Media Centre a gift from God to Church and Romanian people

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, on Monday of the Holy Spirit, marked the patronal feast of the Basilica Media Centre by praising its role in communicating the life of the Church and promoting Orthodox values in contemporary society. In a message addressed to the staff of the Romanian Patriarchate’s media institutions, the Patriarch described the Basilica…

Jun 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate’s Basilica Media Centre marks Holy Trinity feast by reaffirming Church mission

On the Feast of the Holy Trinity (Monday of the Holy Spirit), the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate reaffirmed its mission to communicate the life of the Church and promote the values of the Christian faith in the public sphere. All components of the Basilica Media Centre are under the protection of the…

Jun 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate’s Basilica Media Centre receives special prize at Journalists’ Gala

The Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate was awarded a Special Prize at the Gala of the Union of Professional Journalists of Romania (UZPR), held on Monday evening at the “Ion Creangă” Theatre in Bucharest. The event was opened by Dan Constantin, President of the UZPR, and moderated by Daniela Mihai Soare, journalist with…

Feb 18, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate’s Basilica Media Centre nominated for journalism special award

The Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate has been nominated for the Special Award granted by the Union of Professional Journalists of Romania (Uniunea Ziariștilor Profesioniști din România) at the “Excellence in Journalism” gala. The ceremony will take place on February 16, starting at 7:00 p.m., at the Ion Creangă theatre in Bucharest. Other…

Feb 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Church media journalists attend training on combating antisemitism and hate speech

Journalists from the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate participated from November 10 to November 13 in a training course aimed at combating antisemitism, racism, xenophobia, and hate speech in the public sphere. Organised by the Department for Interethnic Relations of the Romanian Government in collaboration with the State Secretariat for Religious Affairs, the…

Nov 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate’s Basilica Media Centre marks 18 years of Orthodox communication ministry

The Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate, one of the country’s leading Orthodox communication institutions, celebrated 18 years of activity on Monday, coinciding with the Feast of Saint Demetrius the New, the Protector of Bucharest. Established on October 27, 2007, at the initiative of Patriarch Daniel, the centre has become a cornerstone of the…

Oct 28, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarch honors Basilica News Agency staff with “Maria Brâncoveanu” Cross for dedicated church service

On the feast of the Holy Trinity, which is also the patronal celebration of the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presented distinctions on Monday to employees of the institution who have shown faithful service. Among the recipients were two employees of the Basilica News Agency of the Romanian Patriarchate.…

Jun 12, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate’s Media Centre signs photo archive agreement with Agerpres

On Thursday, the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate signed a cooperation protocol with Agerpres, granting access to the National News Agency’s photo archive and photo stream for use throughout 2025 by Trinitas TV, Radio Trinitas, Basilica News Agency, Lumina Publications, and the Press Office of the Romanian Patriarchate. The protocol was signed during…

Mar 21, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel marks 35 years of episcopal ministry in the Romanian Orthodox Church

On Tuesday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates 35 years since his episcopal ordination. He was ordained as an Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Timișoara at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Timișoara on March 4, 1990, shortly after the fall of communism. Early Life and Education Born in Dobrești, Timiș County,…

Mar 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu