December 1989

Memorial service for 1989 Romanian Revolution heroes held at Patriarchal Cathedral

His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova officiated a memorial service at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Sunday to commemorate the heroes of the December 1989 Revolution. “Between 1948 and 1989, official media no longer broadcast carols, nor was there any talk of God. The totalitarian regime established in 1948 banned the broadcasting of carols, church…

Dec 23, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Anti-communist martyrs from December 1989 commemorated in Bucharest’s Revolution Square

A commemoration service was officiated on Wednesday in Bucharest’s Romanian Revolution Square. Prayers were offered for the martyrs who fought for freedom during the last days of the Nicolae Ceauşescu’s communist regime. The religious ceremony was held after the state anthem. “We have officiated a commemoration service for the maryrs of the Romanian December 1989…

Dec 24, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Romanian Patriarchate holds solemn moments to honour December 1989 Revolution heroes

The Romanian Patriarchate on Monday organized several solemn events to mark the 30th anniversary of the fall of communism and the remembrance of the heroes who fell during the Romanian Revolution of December 1989. The Patriarch of Romania, members of the Holy Synod, the President of the Former Political Prisoners Association, state officials, professors and…

Dec 20, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu