Romanian Heritage

Romania’s acting Prime Minister visits Heroes’ Monastery at Țiganca in Republic of Moldova

Romania’s Acting Prime Minister, Ilie Bolojan, visited the Heroes’ Monastery of the Ascension in the village of Stoianovca, Republic of Moldova, over the weekend. The Romanian official was welcomed Saturday by Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia and the monastic community of the monastery, which was built near the Romanian Military Cemetery of Honour at Țiganca,…

Jun 18, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Cultural Institute in Beijing hosts exhibition on Resurrection and heritage restoration

The Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) in Beijing is hosting the exhibition “Resurrection – Creation and Restoration”, featuring 44 works by artist Elena Murariu, including 24 icons created using graphic and watercolour techniques. Alongside the iconographer’s works, the exhibition also includes documentary images depicting the stages of restoration projects at national heritage conservation sites in Romania.…

May 22, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

500-year-old church linked to Cozia Monastery set for restoration

The Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Seaca village, Olt County, Romania, is set to be restored, preserving a place of worship more than 500 years old that once belonged to Cozia Monastery. According to Poboru mayor Iulian Bărăscu, the church dates back to 1518 and has a rich history linked…

Apr 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu