Faith and Ecology

Benelux Orthodox Bishops approve theological seminar on ecology for 2026

A theological seminar dedicated to ecology will take place in Paris on 12 September 2026, with the aim of fostering lasting cooperation among theological institutes in France and the Benelux countries. The decision was taken at last week’s meeting of the Orthodox Bishops’ Conference of Benelux (OECB). Those present included Metropolitan Athenagoras of Belgium (Ecumenical…

Jun 23, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Bishop says nature is God’s gift during ‘Green Week’ visit to professional school

His Grace Bishop Visarion of Tulcea took part in “Green Week” activities at the “Vasile Bacalu” Professional School in Mahmudia, where he explained to pupils that nature is a gift from God to humanity. The hierarch told the children that human beings bear responsibility for the environment, as reflected in the Church’s teaching and the…

Apr 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Rev. Prof. Ștefan Buchiu: God’s will must be fully respected so the Earth does not lose its vocation

“People came to understand—albeit late—that God’s will must be respected entirely, even for their own good, so that the earth does not lose its vocation to be a beautiful and useful garden for them, and that the beauty, order, and harmony from the beginning may be restored through their responsible, wise, and selfless attitude,” writes…

Jun 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox youth plant 3,000 trees in memory of unborn children

Last Friday, an afforestation initiative took place at Maglavit Monastery in Dolj County, carrying not only an ecological message but also a profoundly moving one as part of the Month for Life 2025: each of the 3,000 trees planted was dedicated to the memory of a child who never had the chance to be born.…

Mar 18, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu