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Romanian diocese proposes 18th-century abbot for canonization

The Synod of the Metropolis of Oltenia held a session on Bright Tuesday, May 7, during which it proposed a new monastic saint for canonization. Meeting at Lainici Monastery in Gorj County, the hierarchs discussed the events dedicated to the canonization of Venerable Ioan, the first abbot of Hurezi Monastery, founded in 1690 by St.…

May 13, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch of Jerusalem, the City of Peace, proclaims Resurrection, calls for an end to hostilities in the Holy Land

Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem sent an Easter message on Wednesday proclaiming the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and calling for an end to all hostilities in the region – “primarily to Gaza, the entire Holy Land and the Middle East”. “Today, the Church of Christ proclaims the gospel of unspeakable joy to the…

May 3, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

In 2024, World Press Freedom Day invites journalists to raise awareness on environmental issues

Friday is World Press Freedom Day, marked annually on 3 May. It was established by the UN in 1993. The day’s purpose is to remind governments to live up to their promise to provide freedom of expression to the press and journalists. This year, the theme is environmental protection. This year’s theme is “A Press…

May 3, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel sends irenic Easter letter to Ecumenical Patriarch and Primates of the Autocephalous Orthodox Churches

On Thursday, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church sent an irenic Easter letter to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and the Primates of the Autocephalous Orthodox Churches. Full text: Bucharest, Holy Easter 2024 Your Holiness/Your Beatitude, Christ is Risen! The Holy Feast of the Resurrection is the foundation of the Christian life and the foretaste…

May 2, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

Labour Day pays tribute to industrial workers’ efforts to gain due recognition of their rights

International Labour Day, marked annually on May 1, was established by dozens of nations in memory of the struggle of America’s industrial workers for the eight-hour workday. In the 19th century in the US, it was not uncommon for workers to spend up to 16 hours a day at their jobs, reports America’s National Public…

May 1, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

Romanian Orthodox hierarch and priest recognized by the Nevada state and the city of Las Vegas

Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan Nicolae and Father Mihail Balan, parish priest of the Romanian community in Las Vegas, have recently been awarded formal recognition by the Nevada state and the officials of Las Vegas city. One of the recognition certificates came from the office of Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, handed over by Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony.…

Apr 25, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

HG Ioan Casian participated in the annual dialogue of the Orthodox and Catholic bishops from Canada

Romanian Orthodox Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada participated in the annual dialogue of the Orthodox and Catholic bishops from Canada. The Canadian Conference of Orthodox Bishops was represented by the Greek Archbishop Sotirios of Canada, Bishop Andriy (Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada) and Father Peter Avgeropoulos, assistant (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada). The Conference of…

Apr 23, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: April 15 – 22, 2024

Our current Week-in-Pictures photo feature invites you to a virtual trip to the remote land of New Zealand and back to Romania, presenting the cultural richness of the Orthodox world and illustrating the deep connections between faith, community and tradition. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared…

Apr 22, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: April 8 – 14, 2024

A new Week-in-Pictures photo feature with captivating shots captured in the Orthodox world between April 8-14, 2024: the beauty of Orthodoxy shown through young and old people seen at church or various religious events, in places of worship and at moments from the historic pilgrimage with the relics of St. Demetrius the New. Last week’s…

Apr 18, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

Message: The Patriarch of Romania is praying for a just and lasting peace in the Holy Land

Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent a message on Sunday to Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem, expressing His Beatitude’s concern on the escalation of the military conflict in the Holy Land and praying for the restoration of a just and lasting peace. Full text: Bucharest, 14 April 2024 His Beatitude THEOPHILOS III, Patriarch of Jerusalem Your…

Apr 14, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: April 1 – 7, 2024

Today we present the 300th “Week in Pictures” photo-feature. The first article was published on July 18, 2018, and we have selected and presented unique images from the Orthodox world every week since then. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want…

Apr 8, 2024Ștefana Totorcea