Easter 2025

Romanian Orthodox Bishop in Ireland: The path to Resurrection does not pass through the stomach

In his first pastoral letter, Bishop Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland urged the faithful to look beyond material joys and reminded them that the journey toward Christ’s Resurrection and salvation is not one of bodily indulgence. “The Christian teaching is one full of joy—something far deeper than what we typically call optimism. And Holy Pascha…

Apr 21, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanians in Australia First to Celebrate Easter with Midnight Liturgy in Melbourne: All of creation receives light and peace

Romanians from the Diocese of Australia and New Zealand were the first in the diaspora to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord, around 5:00 p.m. Romanian time. Over 20,000 Romanians currently reside in Australia. The Paschal midnight service was celebrated by Bishop Mihail of Australia and New Zealand at the “Life-Giving Spring” Monastery in Melbourne.…

Apr 21, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Agape Vespers Gospel Readings in 9 languages: All nations are called to salvation in Jesus Christ, Patriarch Daniel says

“All nations are called to salvation in Jesus Christ,” declared His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Sunday during the Vespers of the first day of Pascha, commonly known as the Second Resurrection. He was joined in the divine service at the Patriarchal Cathedral by His Grace Bishop Qais of Erzurum (Patriarchate of Antioch); Their Graces the…

Apr 21, 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

In first Easter pastoral letter as Bishop of Sălaj, Benedict says God helps us carry burdens beyond our strength

In his first Easter Pastoral Letter, His Grace Bishop Benedict of Sălaj reflected on the burdens of earthly life accompanied by God’s generous presence. He emphasized that the Resurrection of Christ is not merely a future promise but a present reality that allows us to begin tasting eternal life now. “A beginning is always difficult—but…

Apr 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel on Palm Sunday: The most precious myrrh offered to Christ is the soul of the faithful

On Palm Sunday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel spoke about the gifts the Church offers to Christ, emphasizing that the greatest of these is the soul of the faithful and merciful believer. In his sermon delivered at the “St. George” Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence, His Beatitude reflected on the significance of the Anointing at Bethany.…

Apr 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Andrei of Cluj urges purification of the soul to see the risen Christ in Easter Pastoral Letter

“Our greatest desire is to see Christ, who rose from the dead. He gives the condition we must fulfill: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God (Matthew 5:8),” emphasized Metropolitan Andrei of Cluj, Maramureș, and Sălaj in his Easter Pastoral Letter. His Eminence underlined the need to purify the inner senses…

Apr 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Arad Archbishop reflects on “the dawn of a new beginning for the world” in his Easter pastoral letter

The Archbishop of Arad writes in his Easter Pastoral Letter about the exapostilaria—paschal hymns that recall the new beginning brought to the world through the Resurrection of Christ: “The cycle of the eleven Resurrection Gospels is read during Matins, constantly reminding us of the dawn of a new beginning for the world. Within the same…

Apr 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu