Patronal Feast

Bishop Varlaam praises Saint Callinicus as model shepherd at Cernica monastery patronal feast

“The Holy Hierarch Callinicus of Cernica strove to be a shepherd in the image of the Good Shepherd, Christ the Saviour,” Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești said on Bright Monday at Cernica Monastery. The bishop celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the feast of Saint Callinicus of Cernica and explained why the Gospel of the…

Apr 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

First Romanian-built Orthodox church in Italy marks patronal feast in Moncalieri

The Romanian Orthodox Church in Moncalieri—the first church built by Romanians on Italian soil—celebrated its patronal feast with a series of liturgical events held on Sunday and Monday. Archimandrite Maxim Drăguț from the Episcopal Chapel “Exaltation of the Holy Cross” in Turin celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday together with Fr Marius Floricu, dean of…

Mar 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Assistant Bishop Marc of Neamț leads patronal feast at first Romanian-built Orthodox church in France

His Grace Marc of Nemț, Assistant Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Western Europe, celebrated the Divine Liturgy last Friday for the patronal feast of the first Orthodox place of worship built by Romanians in France, in La Courneuve. The church is dedicated to the Three Holy Hierarchs, who were honoured by the clergy…

Feb 4, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Cross-border Orthodox liturgy held in Iași for Saint Joseph the Merciful

The feast of Saint Joseph the Merciful brought together Orthodox hierarchs from both sides of the Prut River on Monday in Iași. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Metropolitan Cathedral by Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina, together with Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia, Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia, and Assistant Bishop Nichifor of Botoșani…

Jan 27, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Nectarie joins patronal feast of Limerick parish in Ireland

His Grace Bishop Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland joined the faithful of the Romanian Parish of Limerick, Ireland, for the community’s patronal feast on Sunday. The occasion also marked Bishop Nectarie’s first pastoral and liturgical visit to this parish. The festive day marked not only the meeting of the local community with its bishop but…

Jan 27, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox bishops gather in Paris for Archangels’ Cathedral patronal feast

Hierarchs of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of Western and Southern Europe concelebrated on Saturday at the patronal feast of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael in Paris. Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe was joined in the Divine Liturgy by Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Bishop…

Nov 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian President Nicușor Dan attends patronal feast of Cotroceni Palace Church

The Cotroceni Palace Church celebrated its patronal feast on Tuesday, honouring the Holy Great Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus. Among those attending the celebration was Romanian President Nicușor Dan. On this occasion, the President congratulated the clergy and community members, expressing appreciation for those who have contributed to preserving and revitalising the church within the Cotroceni…

Oct 8, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Siluan of Hungary honours Saint Anthimos the Iberian as “great gift of God for Romanian people” at monastery patronal feast

“A great gift from the Good God, like Saint Sofian, we can say was granted to us this time from another Orthodox country, even from another nation, being Georgian,” said Bishop Siluan of Hungary on Saturday about Saint Anthimos the Iberian. His Grace celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Antim Monastery on the feast of Saint…

Sep 29, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica Media Center celebrates its mission in service of the Trinity, the Light, and the Church

All branches of the Basilica Media Center operate under the protection of the Most Holy Trinity, honoring the Trinitarian name carried by the Romanian Patriarchate’s radio and television channels. In the same spirit, the daily newspaper of the Patriarchate is placed under the sign of light, while the news agency—like the center as a whole—bears…

Jun 9, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Iosif joins patronal feast in Brussels: Fasting restores our place in Paradise

On Sunday, His Eminence Metropolitan Iosif of Western and Southern Europe celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the “Holy Apostles Peter and Paul and Saint Gertrude of Nivelles” Parish in Uccle, Brussels. “When we fast, we reclaim our place in Paradise, for Adam and Eve ate the fruits that God provided for them in Eden. When…

Mar 18, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint George of Cernica’s feast day: This celebration matters only if we leave determined to purify our souls

On Tuesday, His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Cernica Monastery in honour of Saint George, the monastery’s founder. The Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop emphasized that the significance of this feast lies in the commitment to spiritual cleansing. “The celebration here is meaningful and fulfils its purpose only if we…

Dec 5, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu