Enthronement Anniversary

Archbishop Atanasie marks first year leading Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

His Eminence Atanasie Rusnac marked on Sunday the one-year anniversary of his enthronement as the first Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a recently established eparchy created to address the pastoral needs of the large Romanian community in the United Kingdom. The anniversary was marked in London through a series of cultural…

May 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in UK marks first year of Archbishop Atanasie’s enthronement

The Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is marking one year since the enthronement of His Eminence Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with a liturgical programme at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of St George the Great Martyr. The events will begin on Friday at 6:00 p.m. with the service of…

May 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Bishop marks one year in office as Church life expands in Ireland

His Grace Bishop Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland marked on Sunday one year since his enthronement as head of the diocese, an occasion that highlighted the expansion of Romanian Orthodox church life in Ireland. The Bishop of Ireland and Iceland celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Parish of “Saint Columba and the Holy Great Martyr…

Jan 13, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

One year since enthronement of first Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Ireland and Iceland

On Sunday, one year was marked since the enthronement of His Grace Bishop Nectarie as the first Romanian Orthodox bishop of Ireland and Iceland. The date also coincides with the hierarch’s birthday. He was born on January 11, 1980, in Vălenii de Munte, Prahova County, to his parents, Ion and Anișoara Petre. At his baptism,…

Jan 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania marks 100 years since enthronement of first Patriarch Miron Cristea

November 1 marked the centennial of the enthronement of Romania’s first Patriarch, Miron Cristea – a landmark moment in the history of the Romanian Orthodox Church and in the spiritual life of the Romanian people. The event of 1 November 1925 confirmed the elevation of the Church to the rank of Patriarchate, thereby recognising its…

Nov 3, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel marks 18 years as Head of Romanian Church, urges Europe to uphold Christian values

On the 18th anniversary of his enthronement, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church emphasised the need to emphasise spiritual values in order to live eternally in the love, peace, and joy of the Holy Trinity, as both Romanians and Europeans. “We must also emphasise the spiritual values that help us not only to live…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian President Nicușor Dan praises Patriarch Daniel’s 18 years of leadership in congratulatory message

Romanian President Nicușor Dan sent a congratulatory message to Patriarch Daniel on Tuesday, marking the 18th anniversary of his enthronement as Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. President Dan underlined that “the 18th anniversary of your enthronement as Patriarch, in the Centennial Year of the Romanian Patriarchate, is the most fitting occasion to celebrate a…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop Atanasie officiates Doxology: God’s Grace works through Patriarch Daniel’s 18 years of leadership

His Eminence Archbishop Atanasie, head of the Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, celebrated a Doxology on Tuesday, marking the 18th anniversary of Patriarch Daniel’s enthronement as Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church. In his address at the end of the service, Archbishop Atanasie highlighted the achievements of Patriarch Daniel, for which, he said,…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Founder of Romania’s National Cathedral, Patriarch Daniel marks 18 years since enthronement

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel marks on Tuesday the 18th anniversary of his enthronement as Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The hierarchs of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Patriarchate, gathered in Bucharest for a working session, will join His Beatitude in prayer at the Patriarchal Palace to mark the occasion. One of the first…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church marks 18 years since Patriarch Daniel’s enthronement

On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates the 18th anniversary of the enthronement of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. Since the autumn session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church is being held on September 29–30, 2025, in preparation for the upcoming consecration of the National Cathedral and for discussions on…

Sep 29, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem marks 19th enthronement anniversary with celebrations and Romanian Patriarch’s message

His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III celebrated the 19th anniversary of his enthronement as Patriarch of Jerusalem on Sunday. The occasion was marked by a thanksgiving service at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, followed by a festive gathering in the Throne Hall of the Patriarchal Palace. Archimandrite Teofil Anăstăsoaie, the superior of the Romanian Settlements…

Nov 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu