First World War

Metropolitan Iosif Commemorates Romanian WWI Heroes at France’s Largest Romanian Military Cemetery

Romanian heroes of the First World War were commemorated by Metropolitan Iosif at Soultzmatt, France. The event was organised by several Romanian Orthodox communities in the region. The commemoration took place on Saturday at the only and largest Romanian military cemetery in France. The memorial service was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony. Numerous Romanian faithful…

Jun 3, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Republic of Moldova launches project for first national mausoleum dedicated to World War I heroes

The Monumentum Association in the Republic of Moldova, in partnership with the Râșcani City Hall, has launched the construction of the country’s first national mausoleum dedicated to heroes who fell in the First World War. The monument will take the form of an obelisk crowned with a cross, standing nearly eight metres high and set…

Apr 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox bishop in Italy commemorates WWI soldiers buried in Altamura

His Grace Bishop Siluan of Italy, on Saturday, March 28, officiated a memorial service for Romanian soldiers of the First World War buried in the cemetery of Altamura, in the province of Bari. The service, held at the Parish of the Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon in Altamura, was attended by Romania’s Consul General in Bari,…

Apr 3, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu