Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești

In pictures: Theology professors, students in Bucharest prayerfully celebrate the Three Holy Hierarchs

The professors and students of the Patriarch Justinian Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest on Tuesday prayerfully celebrated the feast of the Three Holy Hierarchs, the patrons of theological education. Celebrating the Divine Liturgy at the Faculty’s St Catherine Chapel was His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti, who conveyed the blessings and congratulations of Patriarch…

Jan 31, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Georgian Parliament Chairman visits St Anthimos Monastery in Bucharest

On Wednesday, the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, visited Saint Anthimos Monastery in Bucharest. His Grace Varlaam of Ploiesti, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, welcomed the Georgian delegation at the monastery. The Georgian official laid a Georgian flag floral wreath at the statue of Saint Anthimos the Iberian (or Georgian) built in…

Nov 16, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Former Romanian Patriarchs Justin (†1986) and Teoctist (†2007) commemorated at the Patriarchal Cathedral

His Grace Varlaam of Ploiesti, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, officiated July 29 a memorial service for the rest of the souls of the former Romanian Patriarchs Justin (†1986) and Teoctist (†2007). In his homily delivered Saturday at the Patriarchal Cathedral, Bishop Varlaam pointed to the fact that this year we commemorate Patriarch Justin’s 31st…

Jul 31, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

2017 Patronal Feast of the Chapel of the National Cathedral – the Prodromitissa Icon of the Mother of God

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Jul 14, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

HG Bishop Varlaam on the feast of the Prodromitissa Icon of the Mother of God: ‘Icons are our comfort and encouragement in the fight against sin’

Hundreds of believers took part in the patronal feast of the Chapel of the National Cathedral: the feast of the Prodromitissa (Forerunneress) Icon of the Mother of God. His Grace Varlaam of Ploieşti, assistant bishop to the Patriarch, celebrated July 12 the Divine Liturgy at the chapel’s outdoor altar. Concelebrants for the Divine Liturgy included:…

Jul 13, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

HG Bishop Varlaam: The eternal love between the Persons of the Most Holy Trinity represents the inexhaustible source of the unity of the Church

This year, the Basilica Press Centre celebrates its 10th anniversary: a decade of ministry, ten years of formation and information! On the feast of the Most Holy Trinity, members of every department of the Press Centre were united in prayer with His Grace Varlaam of Ploieşti at the Patriarchal Cathedral. The hierarch celebrated the Divine…

Jun 12, 2017Iulian Dumitraşcu

St Anthimos Monastery | Patriarch Daniel blesses memorial cross and museum dedicated to the members of the Burning Bush Movement

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel performed Sunday, 11 June 2017, the blessing service of a memorial cross and the museum dedicated to the members of the spiritual movement The Burning Bush. His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești attended the service. In his homily, the patriarch reflected on the activities of the Burning Bush Movement and stressed…

Jun 12, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

10th Anniversary of the Basilica Press Centre – 2017

Jun 9, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Feast of Pentecost at the Patriarchal Cathedral 2017

Jun 9, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Through the Basilica Press Centre the Word of God comes into our homes, HG Bishop Varlaam says on the Feast of the Holy Trinity

The Basilica Press Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate has celebrated its tenth anniversary on the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. On this occasion, His Grace Varlaam of Ploiești, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, officiated a Doxology (Te Deum) at the Patriarchal Cathedral. Concelebrants for the Doxology included Fr Nicolae Dascălu, patriarchal adviser (Lumina Newspaper),…

Jun 6, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Great and Holy Thursday | Patriarch Daniel: The Holy Eucharist is at the centre of Church life

Patriarch Daniel of Romania presided over the Divine Liturgy of St Basil the Great officiated on the Great and Holy Thursday at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti concelebrated with His Beatitude on 13 April 2017. After the gospel reading, His Beatitude delivered a homily focusing on the significance of…

Apr 13, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu