Holy Synod

Holy Synod elects His Grace Nestor as new Bishop of Deva and Hunedoara

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church during its working session on Thursday elected by secret ballot His Grace Assistant Bishop Nestor Dinculeana as new Bishop of Deva and Hunedoara, succeeding Bishop Gurie Georgiu of blessed memory, who reposed in October. Since February, His Grace Nestor has been the Assistant Bishop to the Diocese…

Dec 16, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Holy Synod urges practical solidarity among people in Nativity Fast encyclical

“We are going through an extremely difficult time in terms of safeguarding health and life, when many people are tried hard by the new epidemic which has extended globally. In this period we are in great need of prayer and brotherly support, in great need of getting closer to God and showing practical solidarity with…

Nov 18, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

In its anniversary act, the Holy Synod calls Patriarch Daniel “a proper guide in not easy times”

During the working session of the Holy Synod on July 21, the Romanian hierarchs adopted an Anniversary Act on the occasion of the 70th birthday of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. The document was read out by Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina at the end of the Divine Liturgy celebrated on Thursday, July 22, 2021.…

Jul 26, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

On his birthday, Patriarch Daniel remembers his predecessors: I particularly think of Patriarch Teoctist

At the end of the meeting of the Holy Synod, on Wednesday, the hierarchs held a festivity in honour of Patriarch Daniel, who turned 70. The members of the Holy Synod offered the Patriarch an amphora and a set of engolpia. Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina addressed the Patriarch on behalf of all the…

Jul 22, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod establishes new parishes abroad, warns against risks of ideologized sex education

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met for its working session under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel at “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. The Holy Synod resolved the following: To include the name of Saint Nikephoros the Leper in the calendar of the…

Jul 22, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod meets for first time in 2021, urges responsibility during celebration of Holy Mysteries

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church held its working session at the Patriarchal Palace under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Thursday, February 25, 2021. The Holy Synod elected by secret ballot the Very Reverend Archimandrite Nichifor Horia as Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Iasi. The new hierarch will bear…

Feb 25, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod elects assistant bishop to Deva Diocese

During its working session on Thursday, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church elected an assistant bishop for the Diocese of Deva and Hunedoara. Assistant bishop-elect Nestor Dinculeană, who until now was a vicar at the Diocese of Deva, will bear the title of His Grace Bishop Nestor of Hunedoara. Archimandrite Gherontie Ciupe, Diocesan…

Feb 25, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod recommends intensification of activities dedicated to families

During its working session on Tuesday, the Holy Synod recommended to the parishes of the Romanian Orthodox Church to intensify the activities dedicated to families. It urged the believers to cultivate Christian education and philanthropic spirit in their families and society through prayer and good deeds. Press release: New decisions of the Holy Synod of…

Sep 30, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

New decisons of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church: communique

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church held its working session at the Patriarch Teoctist Aula Magna of the Palace of the Patriarchate, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. On July 11, 2020, the Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolis of Moldavia and Bukovina, in consultation with the…

Jul 22, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod meets under special conditions: First ever working session held at Patriarchate’s Palace

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church has met for the first time at the Patriarchate’s Palace under special conditions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. The working session started Tuesday morning at Patriarch Teoctist Aula Magna, a room that has hosted only solemn sessions of the Holy Synod until now. Usually, the Holy Synod…

Jul 21, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod elects new Archbishop of Suceava and Rădăuți

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church has elected the new Archbishop of Suceava and Rădăuți, following the repose of the 90-year-old Archbishop Pimen Suceveanul. The members of the Holy Synod met under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel for a working session at the Patriarchal Palace on Tuesday. The Holy Synod elected…

Jul 21, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu