Centennial 2025

Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada begins construction of religious and cultural center near historic Boian community

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada has launched a project to build a religious, cultural, and missionary center in Hairy Hill, near the historic Romanian community of Boian. Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada blessed the site where the building will be constructed at the end of last week. The project is titled “New Generations, Same…

Jun 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges closer ties between science and spirituality in serving humanity

On the occasion of the conference “Romanian Tradition and Continuity: 100 Years of the Romanian Patriarchate, 70 Years of Antibiotice Iași,” Patriarch Daniel emphasized the need for closer collaboration between science and spirituality in the mission of healing and caring for people. Reflecting on the Church’s long-standing commitment to both spiritual and physical health, the…

Jun 5, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian State Secretary visits Chișinău to strengthen ties with Metropolis of Bessarabia

Ciprian-Vasile Olinici, State Secretary for Religious Affairs in the Romanian Government, visited the Metropolitan Residence in Chișinău last Thursday, where he was received by the Metropolitan of Bessarabia. The discussions focused on the pastoral, social, and cultural activities of the Metropolis of Bessarabia, as well as on projects supported by the Romanian state. Father Gabriel-Andrei…

May 26, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bessarabia Metropolis to mark Centennial with prayer and national thanksgiving in Chișinău

The Metropolis of Bessarabia will celebrate its centennial on Thursday with a special prayer service at the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in Chișinău. The Divine Liturgy will be presided over by Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia, with concelebrants including Bishop Antonie of Bălți, Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia, and Assistant Bishop Nectarie…

May 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru’s message for Bessarabia Metropolis Centennial: A testimony to the triumph of truth

“Today, May 4, 2025, as we stand before the Holy Altars with gratitude to God and sacred emotion in our hearts, we commemorate with joy and national dignity the 100th anniversary of the elevation of the Archdiocese of Chișinău to the rank of Metropolis,” said Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia on Sunday. “This Centennial Year is…

May 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarch urges women to become “disciples of the Lord” on Sunday of the Myrrhbearers

In a message occasioned by the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed all women, emphasising their significance and role in the family and the Church’s mission: to become “disciples of the Lord.” In March, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church decided to begin the process of canonising several Romanian…

May 1, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Sihăstria Monastery hosts exhumation of Saints Paisius and Cleopas relics in view of local canonization

The relics of Saints Paisius (Olaru) and Cleopas (Ilie) of Sihăstria were exhumed on Monday and placed in specially crafted reliquaries. The special exhumation service was officiated by Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia and Assistant Bishop Nichifor of Botoșani from the Archdiocese of Iași. The personal belongings of the two revered monks, preserved in their…

Apr 28, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada to celebrate 8th anniversary with symposium and religious events

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada invites faithful from across the diocese to participate in the Diocesan Anniversary Days, taking place from May 2 to May 4, marking eight years since its establishment (2017–2025). The event highlights the steadfastness of Romanian Orthodoxy in Canada, while 2025 carries multiple significant anniversaries for the Orthodox faith and…

Apr 28, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Relics of Saint Seraphim the Enduring exhumed in Romania ahead of local canonization ceremony

The relics of Saint Seraphim the Enduring of Sâmbăta de Sus were exhumed on Saturday during a religious ceremony. The exhumation service was celebrated by Metropolitan Laurențiu of Transylvania, together with Bishop Andrei of Covasna and Harghita, Assistant Bishop Ilarion of Făgăraș (Archdiocese of Sibiu), and Assistant Bishop Sofian of Brașov (Archdiocese of Germany, Austria,…

Apr 28, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Holy Eucharist and Chrism symbolize Christ’s sacrificial and merciful love

“Both the Holy Eucharist and the Holy Chrism symbolize the sacrificial, humble, and merciful love of Christ,” said Patriarch Daniel of Romania on Holy Thursday, during the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. The liturgy was celebrated together with members of the Holy Synod and included the consecration…

Apr 18, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Synod consecrates Holy Chrism for 23rd time in historic Holy Thursday Liturgy

On Holy Thursday, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church consecrated the Holy Chrism for the 23rd time during the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. The event was part of a broader series of celebrations marking the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate. The consecration of Holy…

Apr 18, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu