Church of Cyprus

Cypriot Metropolitan Isaiah receives Romanian Patriarchate distinction during Bucharest visit

His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova received Metropolitan Isaiah of Tamassos and Orini from the Orthodox Church of Cyprus at the Patriarchal Palace in Bucharest on Saturday. On the occasion, Bishop Timotei presented Metropolitan Isaiah, on behalf of Patriarch Daniel, with the Order of St Demetrius the New, Protector of Bucharest, which includes an…

Jun 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian ambassador to Cyprus highlights Orthodox ties during farewell visit to Archbishop George

Romanian Ambassador Dan Mihalache paid a visit on Saturday to Archbishop George of New Justiniana and All Cyprus, highlighting the close relations between the sister Orthodox Churches of Romania and Cyprus. The meeting took place in the context of the Romanian diplomat concluding his mandate in Cyprus after five years in office. In a message…

May 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop receives Bishop of Gaborone, highlights mission cooperation in Africa

His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, general secretary of the Holy Synod, received His Grace Bishop Mark of Gaborone and Botswana at the Patriarchal Palace last Thursday, Feb. 12. “I conveyed the greetings of His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa to His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel,” the visiting hierarch said.…

Feb 16, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop of Cyprus at Patriarchal Cathedral: “We have come to receive the blessing of Romanian Saints”

His Beatitude Archbishop George of New Justiniana and All Cyprus participated on Thursday in the ceremony welcoming the relics of Saint Lazarus at the Patriarchal Cathedral, alongside His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania. “We have come to receive the blessing of the Romanian saints: Saint Andrew the First-Called Apostle, Saint Demetrius the New, the Protector…

Oct 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Program of festivities dedicated to St Demetrius the New: October 20-28, 2024

The joy of this year’s pilgrimage for the feast day of Saint Demetrius the New, Protector of Bucharest (October 27), organized by the Romanian Patriarchate and the Archdiocese of Bucharest, will be significantly enhanced by the arrival of the relics of Saint Lazarus from Cyprus. The pilgrimage will take place from October 20 to October…

Oct 17, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Cypriots show devotion to modern Romanian venerables: PHOTOS

Last week, the Romanian delegation that brought the relics of Saint Cyprian to a parish in Cyprus witnessed the devotion that contemporary Romanian saints and venerable monastics enjoy on the island. Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol personally spoke highly of Romanian holy monks he met at Mount Athos. The Romanian delegation also noted that several monasteries…

Sep 12, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Assistant Bishop Nichifor leads Romanian pilgrims to Cyprus holy places

A group of Romanian pilgrims led by His Grace Nichifor of Botoșani, the assistant bishop to the archdiocese of Iași, visited the places where Sts Paul and Barnabas preached the Gospel to Cypriots. The pilgrimage, organised by St Parascheva pilgrimage centre of the Iasi Archdiocese, took place from March 14 to 18. It included sites…

Mar 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Metropolitan Nektarios of Kition visits Bucharest’s religious landmarks

On Tuesday, his Eminence Metropolitan Nektarios of Kition visited some of Bucharest’s most famous religious landmarks. After arriving from Cyprus, Metropolitan Nektarios visited the Palace of the Patriarchate and the Patriarchal Cathedral, where he venerated the relics of Saint Demetrius the New, Bucharest’s patron saint, and offered prayers for the repose of the souls of…

Aug 9, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel welcomes Romanian Ambassador to Cyprus at his patriarchal residence

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received His Excellency Dan Mihalache, the Ambassador of Romania to the Republic of Cyprus, at the Patriarchal Residence on Wednesday. The Ambassador of Romania to the Republic of Cyprus offered details about the topics discussed with the Patriarch on his Facebook page: “I discussed with His Beatitude about the problems of…

May 26, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania welcomes new Cypriot Ambassador on presentation visit

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church welcomed His Excellency Marios Kountourides, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Romania, on a presentation visit at the patriarchal residence on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. His Excellency thanked His Beatitude for the warm welcome and conveyed a message of friendship and appreciation from the people…

Mar 15, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Georgios of Paphos elected Archbishop of Cyprus

On Saturday, the Holy Synod elected Metropolitan Georgios of Paphos as Archbishop of Cyprus. The new archbishop received 11 votes, followed by the Metropolitan of Limassol, Athanasios, with 4 votes. One hierarch did not vote. The election was held in the cathedral next to the Archdiocese after the Holy Mass. After the voting process, 15…

Dec 24, 2022Ștefana Totorcea