Bucharest Faculty of Orthodox Theology

Romanian Theology students graduate from Bucharest Faculty’s Rome Extension

A new class of Romanian students has completed its theological studies at the Rome extension of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest. The graduation ceremony took place on Wednesday at the Diocesan Centre of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy. The ceremony included the graduates’ oath of fidelity to the Romanian Orthodox Church, marking…

Jun 25, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Varlaam to students: Theology is learned not only in class and library, but especially in the church

His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Tuesday at Saint Catherine University Chapel to mark the opening of the new academic year at the Orthodox Theology Faculty in Bucharest. Following the Divine Liturgy, the bishop read His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel’s blessing message and urged the young theology students to…

Oct 3, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

2024 graduating class of Bucharest Faculty of Orthodox Theology takes oath of faith: Choose hard, honest work

Bucharest, Romania — On Monday, the 2024 graduating class of the “Patriarch Justinian” Faculty of Theology in Bucharest took their oath of faith in the Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace. “Always choose truth over falsehood and dignity over self-serving servility. Choose hard, honest work instead of opportunism and the pursuit of immediate gain,” said…

Jul 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel addresses 2024 theology graduates: The Church expects young theologians to be bearers of hope

Bucharest, Romania—His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered an inspiring message to the 2024 graduates of the “Patriarch Justinian” Faculty of Orthodox Theology at the University of Bucharest during the oath-taking ceremony on Monday. Emphasizing the significant role that young theologians play in today’s society, Patriarch Daniel called upon the graduates to be “bearers of hope and…

Jul 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel inaugurates new staffroom at Bucharest Faculty of Orthodox Theology

The new staffroom that will allow professors to socialise and prepare their lessons was opened at ‘Patriarch Justinian’ Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest during a blessing service held by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Tuesday. The inauguration took place in the presence of the faculty staff and students. Addressing those present, Patriarch Daniel referred…

Jun 27, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Rev. Dr. Ioan Moldoveanu appointed as new dean of Bucharest Faculty of Orthodox Theology

The Reverend Dr Ioan Moldoveanu was appointed new dean of the Patriarch Justinian Faculty of Orthodox Theology, following a resolution of the Senate of the University of Bucharest made in December 2018. Currently a professor of History of the Romanian Orthodox Church, Fr. Ioan Moldoveanu succeeds Rev. Dr. Ștefan Buchiu who has served as the…

Jan 18, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest Faculty of Orthodox Theology Ex Dean Rev Stefan Buchiu awarded the Patriarchal Cross

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Wednesday honoured the ex-dean of the Patriarch Justinian Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest Rev. Stefan Buchiu with the highest distinction in the Romanian Patriarchate, the Patriarchal Cross. The event took place at the Romanian Saints’ Hall of the patriarchal residence. As noted by the Patriarch in his speech, this…

Oct 4, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu