Christian tradition

World Calligraphy Day celebrates an ancient art with deep roots in Christian tradition

World Calligraphy Day celebrates the art of handwriting, practised since antiquity. Over the centuries, calligraphy has embellished manuscripts and has also held an important place in the Christian tradition. The observance is held annually on the second Wednesday of August and is dedicated to the art of calligraphy and those who practise it. In 2026,…

Aug 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Oradea Orthodox Bishop attends official opening of Eastern Catholic Bishops’ Meeting in Europe

On Monday, the Romanian Orthodox hierarch of Oradea, His Grace Bishop Sofronie, participated in the official opening of the Meeting of Eastern Catholic Bishops of Europe, held this year in Oradea on September 16-19. On this occasion, the Bishop of Oradea expressed gratitude for the hospitality shown by the Roman Catholic Church to Romanian communities…

Sep 19, 2024Aurelian 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