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Romanian Orthodox bishop condemns violence against women, urges respect and responsibility

Bishop Benedict of Sălaj issued a firm message on Tuesday for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: “We state clearly: No to violence!” His Grace stressed that “the Church is attentive to the suffering of the world and especially to the silent and hidden suffering of many women, whether in families…

Nov 25, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia urges responsibility as Republic of Moldova begins new school year

At the start of the new academic year in the Republic of Moldova, Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia issued a message calling for responsibility, maturity, and building life on strong foundations. In his message, he recalled that the first Romanian schools were born in the porch of the Church, where people always understood that education and…

Sep 2, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church calls for prayer, calm, and discernment during current elections

The Romanian Orthodox Church urges prayer, calm, and discernment amidst the ongoing parliamentary and presidential elections. We firmly reject any forms of behaviour that incite division or hatred and emphasize the need for dialogue throughout society to foster peace, mutual respect, and responsibility. This period, coinciding with the Nativity Fast, calls us to exhibit healthy…

Nov 29, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Paisie urges students to embrace responsibility at opening of Theological Seminary year

“Even if we had the most dedicated educators, the most loving parents, even if, by some miracle, we had the best government and the best schools in the world, none of this would help, would not matter, if you, the students, do not fulfil your part of the responsibility,” His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie…

Sep 12, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

You are responsible for how the Church is perceived today, Archbishop tells church communicators

Last week, media correspondents of the Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău gathered at the Deanery of Bacau to discuss methods of improving online communication. Archbishop Ioachim addressed the participants, stressing the responsibility of those who write news articles and take photographs. The purpose of the meeting was to create the optimal framework for a unified…

Sep 27, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel in new interview: ‘The Church should not be discouraged in her sacred mission, regardless of surveys’

In his latest TV interview, Romanian Patriarch Daniel stressed the importance of the mission carried out by the Church, saying that ‘the Church should not be discouraged in her sacred mission, regardless of surveys.’ Asked by Andrei Victor Dochia regarding the trust Romanians place in the Church based on the latest opinion polls that indicate…

Jan 5, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Call to prayer, dialogue and social co-responsibility

These days, Romanian society is going through turmoil because of a conflict between major institutions of the State and, as such, because of a polarisation of the population. Although neutral politically, the Church is not socially indifferent; she understands the directions and major desires of the people: social justice, reducing poverty and raising living standards. In…

Feb 3, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu