Romanian cultural heritage

Romanian Language Day marked on 31 August in Romania and neighbouring countries

Romanian Language Day is celebrated annually on 31 August and celebrates Romanian identity and cultural heritage. In Romania, the observance was established in 2013, while in the Republic of Moldova it has been marked since 1990, following the national revival movement of the late 1980s. According to Radio România Cultural, the celebration marks a decisive…

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Romania proposes Vânători-Neamț Monastic Cultural Landscape for UNESCO World Heritage status

Romania’s Ministry of Culture has recently submitted a proposal to include the Vânători-Neamț Monastic Cultural Landscape on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the “Land of the Bison” ecodestination. The Vânători-Neamț Monastic Landscape overlaps with Vânători-Neamț Natural Park, a protected area of approximately 30,000 hectares designated in 1999 and including two Natura 2000…

May 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Presidential Administration hosts Conference on EU Dialogue with Churches and Religious Communities

The Presidential Administration of Romania hosted a conference on Thursday, delivered by Fr Sorin Șelaru, Director of the Representation of the Romanian Patriarchate to the European Union. The event formed part of a broader series of initiatives organised to mark Europe Day. Entitled “The Dialogue of the European Union with Churches and Religious Communities in…

May 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian sacred art exhibition in Italy raises funds for parish social home

A charity exhibition of Romanian sacred art inaugurated last weekend at Palazzo Chigi drew senior Romanian officials and art lovers, with proceeds aimed at supporting the renovation of a parish-run social centre. The exhibition, hosted in Ariccia near Rome, seeks to raise funds for Saint George House, a social home built by the Romanian Orthodox…

Apr 22, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

George Enescu’s restored birthplace blessed in Liveni on 70th anniversary of composer’s passing

The George Enescu Memorial House, located in the Romanian composer’s native village, was blessed on Sunday following the completion of restoration works. The event commemorated 70 years since George Enescu’s passing. A group of priests led the blessing ceremony, which was headed by Archimandrite Hrisostom Rădășanu, Advisor for the Education Department of the Archdiocese of…

May 7, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu