Bishop Paisie of Sinaia

Patriarchal auxiliary bishop: St. John Jacob remains a wonderworker and intercessor for the faithful

“St John Jacob the New Chozebite is a great miracle worker and a fervent intercessor for the Romanian people, as well as for all who honour him with reverence and faith,” Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia emphasised on Wednesday at the chapel of Romania’s National Cathedral. The bishop recalled the principal moments of the…

Aug 7, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Hermit Saints to adorn National Cathedral’s underground chapel, creating ‘monastic cell atmosphere’

The underground chapel of Romania’s National Cathedral will feature numerous Romanian monastic saints, including hermits who lived and prayed in caves. On Wednesday, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia said the chapel “will create the atmosphere of a monastic cell.” Speaking at the National Cathedral Chapel on the feast of St. John Jacob the New…

Aug 7, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Paisie: Christ’s peace is victory over the storm, not the absence of it

“Christ’s peace is not the absence of the storm, but victory over it,” Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia explained on Sunday. “God has not promised us a life without trials, but His presence in every trial.” The Evangelist thus shows that true peace is not simply the disappearance of hardships, but Christ’s presence in…

Aug 3, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Paisie of Sinaia: God placed the relics of a humble monk in the heart of Bucharest

“God ordained that the relics of a humble monk should be placed in the heart of the capital,” Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia said on Monday, July 13. His Grace celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral on the feast commemorating the Translation of the Relics of St Demetrius the New to Bucharest.…

Jul 21, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Paisie: St Demetrius the New has strengthened Romania’s Church and faithful for over 250 years

“Through his power and presence, Saint Demetrius the New has strengthened the history of the Church of this nation, its rulers, hierarchs, clergy, monastics and the multitude of faithful, who continually find comfort and help by praying before his holy relics,” Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia said on Sunday evening, July 12, at the…

Jul 21, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Paisie of Sinaia: St John the Baptist teaches us to make room for Christ

“Saint John the Baptist teaches us to make room for Christ in our lives,” Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia said on Wednesday at the Chapel of Romania’s National Cathedral. His Grace highlighted the unique mission of St John the Baptist in the history of salvation and the enduring relevance of his message. “The birth…

Jun 26, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian bishop says Christians face ‘polite persecution’ in Europe

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia warned Thursday of both violent and “polite” forms of persecution facing Christians today, speaking at the chapel of Romania’s National Cathedral on the feast of Saint George. In his sermon, the hierarch reflected on Christ’s words from the Gospel of the day: “The hour is coming when whoever kills…

Apr 24, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop says service and brotherly love key to peace in the world

His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia, on Sunday, underscored the importance of serving one’s neighbour and cultivating brotherly love as essential to ensuring peace in the world. The hierarch celebrated at the Chapel of the National Cathedral, explaining that “the Gospel read today shows the Saviour Christ making His final journey to Jerusalem…

Apr 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie: Great Canon is ‘Adam’s lament’ and a biography of the soul

“The Great Canon has been called Adam’s Lament—that is, the lament of the man who realised that, in losing God, he lost himself. For this reason, the Canon is the biography of each of our souls, written in the form of prayer,” said patriarchal auxiliary bishop Paisie of Sinaia on Tuesday evening at the Patriarchal…

Feb 26, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Paisie of Sinaia says God restores, not humiliates, the repentant believer

Speaking on Sunday at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia said that the father in the Parable of the Prodigal Son does not reproach his child, does not humiliate him and does not demand explanations. “His gaze does not fall on the sin, but on the suffering that needs healing.…

Feb 10, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop urges prayer and action to heal divisions at Christian unity service

“Our world still bears the deep scars of division which, without prayer and without God’s help, lead to an increasingly alarming rise in misunderstanding and a sense of spiritual disconnection,” Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia said on Sunday. The hierarch represented Patriarch Daniel at the final prayer gathering of this year’s Week of Prayer…

Jan 26, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu