Romanian Orthodox Church

Forty years since the repose of Patriarch Iustin Moisescu: A founder of Romanian theological culture

The Romanian Orthodox Church on Friday marks 40 years since the repose of Patriarch Iustin Moisescu, one of its most distinguished scholars and a major contributor to Romanian theological culture. Patriarch Iustin Moisescu was born on 5 March 1910 in the village of Cândești, Argeș County, Romania. He studied at the War Orphans’ Seminary in…

Jul 31, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Teoctist remembered 19 years after his repose

The Romanian Orthodox Church commemorates Patriarch Teoctist Arăpașu on 30 July, marking 19 years since his repose in the Lord. Patriarch Teoctist of blessed memory reposed in the Lord on 30 July 2007, after 21 years as Patriarch of Romania and 57 years of episcopal ministry. Born Theodor Arăpașu on 7 February 1915 in the…

Jul 30, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian president praises Patriarch Daniel’s ‘renewed energy’ and openness to dialogue

Romanian President Nicușor Dan sent a message on Wednesday marking the 75th birthday of Patriarch Daniel, praising the Romanian Orthodox Church’s contribution to national unity, education, philanthropy and the preservation of the country’s spiritual identity. In his message, the President described the Patriarch’s leadership as a source of renewal and dialogue, while remaining firmly rooted…

Jul 23, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel turns 75: Giving new meaning to the Church’s mission in an increasingly secularised world

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has turned 75 on Wednesday, 22 July. The Romanian Patriarchate announced that the Patriarch of Romania would mark his birthday through work, taking part in a meeting dedicated to preparations for the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth (31 August–3 September 2026), a recurring event initiated by His Beatitude. Leading the Church…

Jul 22, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church adds St Gabriel the Confessor of Georgia to liturgical calendar

Saint Gabriel the Confessor and Fool for Christ of Georgia has been added to the calendar of the Romanian Orthodox Church, following a decision approved by the Holy Synod during its working session at the Patriarchal Palace in Bucharest last week. The Synod also approved the liturgical texts dedicated to the saint, who will be…

Jun 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Synod approves new Saints’ seasts, liturgical texts and academic programmes

On Wednesday, 3 June 2026, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church held a working session in the “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. The Holy Synod adopted a series of decisions concerning the Church’s pastoral and missionary activity, including the following: The draft…

Jun 4, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church highlights support for families on Christian Family Sunday

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church instituted in 2009 a Sunday dedicated to the Christian family. It is observed on the Sunday closest to 15 May, which the United Nations designated as the International Day of Families. This year, Christian Family Sunday fell on 17 May, the feast day of the Holy Apostles…

May 18, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Statute and Regulations Commission meets in Bucharest: Its work is highly important and necessary

The Statute and Regulations Commission of the Holy Synod met on Thursday at the Patriarchal Palace in Bucharest. Patriarch Daniel of Romania emphasised the importance and necessity of the commission’s work. The meeting was convened to examine and submit to the Holy Synod three draft regulations: the Regulation of the Canonical Disciplinary Authorities and Ecclesiastical…

May 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Venerable Irodion of Lainici; Martyr Timothy and his wife Maura; 4th Sunday after Pascha

Orthodox Calendar, May 3 Venerable Irodion of Lainici Saint Irodion was born in 1821 in Bucharest and received the name John at baptism. His parents gave him good education and taught him Christian behaviour ever since he was a child. At that time, at Cernica Monastery, nearby Bucharest, under the guidance of Saint abbot George,…

May 3, 2026basilica.ro

Basarabia Metropolis approves Akathist to St Blandina, sets canonisation proclamation in Chisinau

Hierarchs of the Metropolis of Bessarabia met in a working session on Thursday at the Metropolitan Residence in Chisinau, where they approved the text of the Akathist to St Blandina of Iași and set the date and location for the local proclamation of her canonisation: 23 May 2026 in Chisinau. The meeting was chaired by…

Mar 13, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Southern Bessarabia bishop prayerfully marks 103rd anniversary of Cetatea Albă–Ismail diocese

His Grace Bishop Veniamin officiated a Te Deum service on Tuesday at the diocesan cathedral in Cahul to mark the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Cetatea Albă–Ismail, whose canonical successor today is the Diocese of Southern Bessarabia. The hierarch recalled the historical context of the diocese’s establishment, noting that the Great…

Mar 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu