Christian faith

Taking up the Cross: A three-step program of salvation explained by Bishop Paisie of Sinaia

On Sunday, His Grace Bishop Paisie of Sinaia explained the significance of Jesus Christ’s call: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” The Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop emphasized that this is a “life program” for all Christians. “Christ does not force people toward the Cross ahead…

Sep 16, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel thanks Christian women for cultivating and confessing the faith in Christ

On the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, the Patriarch of Romania congratulated all pious and confessing Christian women for their mission. ‘We convey congratulations, thanks and blessings to all women who cultivate and confess through prayer, in word and deed the faith in the crucified and risen Christ, spreading light and joy in the life…

May 15, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

St. Tikhon the Bishop of Amathus; St. Mark of Apollonia

Saint Tikhon, Bishop of Amathus, was born in the city Amathus on the island of Cyprus. His parents raised their son in Christian piety, and taught him the reading of sacred books. It is said that the gift of wonderworking appeared in Saint Tikhon at quite a young age. His father was the owner of…

Jun 16, 2017Gheorghe Anghel

Romanian Academy marks National Culture Day

The Day of National Culture was marked Sunday, 15 January 2017, at the Romanian Academy, where a solemn session was held focusing on national identity. The opening address was delivered by the President of the Romanian Academy, Ionel-Valentin Vlad, who spoke about the role of faith and language in the development of national identity. Our…

Jan 16, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

V European Orthodox-Catholic Forum concludes works in Paris

The V European Orthodox-Catholic Forum held its works in Paris from 9 January to 12 January 2017. His Eminence Iosif, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Western and Southern Europe, represented the Romanian Orthodox Church. The venue of the meeting was Missions Étrangères de Paris. The meeting was co-presided by Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, and…

Jan 13, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu