Nicaea 1700

Metropolitan Job of Pisidia visits Holy Synod Library in Bucharest

His Eminence Metropolitan Job Getcha of Pisidia (Ecumenical Patriarchate) visited the Library of the Holy Synod last Friday, where he was guided by Archimandrite Policarp Chițulescu, the institution’s director. The Metropolitan was in Bucharest from May 13 to 17, 2025, to participate in the International Theology Symposium titled “The First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325):…

May 19, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

International Theological Symposium: Patriarch Daniel’s speech on the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, delivered a keynote speech on Wednesday, during the opening session of the International Theological Symposium “The First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325): The Orthodox Faith – The Basis of Church Unity”, held at Bucharest’s Patriarchal Palace between May 14-17, 2025. “The First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea…

May 14, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

National Symposium in Teleorman to mark Patriarchate’s Centennial and First Ecumenical Council anniversary

A national symposium commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Romanian Patriarchate and the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea will take place in early May at Pantocrator Monastery in Teleorman, coinciding with the arrival of the relics of the Holy Empress Helena. The symposium, titled “Faith, Service, and History in the Ecclesial…

Mar 18, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

1700 years since the First Ecumenical Council: Theology scholar presents context of Nicaea

In an interview with Lumina Newspaper, Rev. Prof. Viorel Ioniță reflected on the historical and theological context of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, which marks its 1700th anniversary this year. Father Ioniță, an honorary patriarchal counselor and experienced professor of theology, discussed the reasons for convening the Council, the preserved documents, its impact on…

Feb 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Bishop visits Nicaea, marking 1700 years since the First Ecumenical Council

On Monday, Bishop Iustin of Maramureș and Sătmar visited Nicaea, the city where the First Ecumenical Council was held 1,700 years ago. The visit is part of an extensive pilgrimage from February 6 to 11, covering several monasteries and historic sites in Cappadocia and Asia Minor. Among the significant stops was the church where the…

Feb 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu