Romanian Patriarchate

Romanian Patriarchate expresses sorrow, offers aid after deadly apartment explosion in Bucharest

With deep sorrow, we learned of the tragic event that occurred this morning on Rahovei Avenue in Bucharest, where a powerful explosion in a residential building caused the collapse of two floors and affected the lives of many families. In these moments of trial, the Romanian Patriarchate joins in prayer and expresses its compassion for…

Oct 17, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania’s Central Bank issues commemorative coins for the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) has released into circulation, starting October 6, a set of gold, silver, and copper-tombac coins. These are dedicated to the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate. The obverse of the coins features a depiction of the National Cathedral. It includes the inscriptions “ROMANIA” and “CATEDRALA NAȚIONALĂ”, the year of issue…

Oct 8, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate delegation meets Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem

A delegation of the Romanian Patriarchate, led by His Grace Bishop Teofil of Trotuș, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău, was received on an official visit by His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem on Tuesday. Bishop Teofil presented the accreditation letters of the new Superior of the Romanian mission in the…

Aug 27, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate calls for moral responsibility in addressing global ecological crisis

The current ecological crisis is one of the most serious challenges and realities of the contemporary world, with effects visible both in the survival of plant and animal species and in the very existence of humanity. Today, the severe consequences of environmental pollution, the excessive and irresponsible use of new technological advancements, and climate change…

Aug 27, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Fr Ioan Meiu officially installed as Romanian Patriarchate’s representative to the Holy Land

His Grace Bishop Teofil of Trotuș, Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău and former Representative of the Romanian Patriarchate in the Holy Land, installed Saturday the Very Rev. Protosyncellus Ioan Meiu as the new Superior of the Romanian Settlements in Jerusalem, Jericho and the Jordan, and his successor at the Representation of…

Aug 26, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Five key figures behind the founding of the Romanian Patriarchate

In 2025, the Romanian Orthodox Church marks a century since one of the most significant milestones in its modern history: the elevation to the rank of Patriarchate. This centennial year offers not only a celebration of ecclesiastical achievement but also an opportunity to honour the spiritual, cultural, and national vision that shaped the Patriarchate’s foundation…

Jul 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

100 years since Ecumenical Patriarchate endorsed Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate

A century ago, on July 30, 1925, the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople issued the synodal tomos officially recognising the establishment of the Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate. This recognition affirmed the decision made by the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church on February 4, 1925. Following canonical provisions, the decision of the Holy Synod was communicated…

Jul 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Disciple of Saints and heir to the legacy of Romanian Patriarchs: Patriarch Daniel turns 74

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has celebrated his birthday on Tuesday. Exactly 74 years ago, in the village of Dobrești, Timiș County, western Romania, Dan-Ilie was born—the third child in the family of schoolteachers Alexie and Stela Ciobotea. His Beatitude once shared that he learned the value of work and faith from his parents, despite being…

Jul 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Vatopedi Abbot awarded Romanian Patriarchate’s highest distinction

The Very Rev. Archimandrite Efrem Koutsou, Abbot of Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos, received the highest distinction of the Romanian Patriarchate, the Patriarchal Cross. The ceremony took place last Friday in the Hall of the Romanian Saints at the Patriarchal Residence, immediately after the reception of the relics of Saint John Chrysostom. The distinction was…

Jul 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church launches anti-domestic violence program in Republic of Moldova

Preventing domestic violence is a priority for the Romanian Patriarchate, the Metropolis of Bessarabia, and the Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău, as demonstrated by a large-scale social-philanthropic project carried out under the auspices of the Diaconia Social Mission of the Metropolis of Bessarabia, in partnership with the Filantropia Federation of the Romanian Patriarchate. Pilot project…

Jul 9, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

16 saintly women to be canonized by Romanian Patriarchate, Patriarch Daniel announces

The Romanian Patriarchate will canonize 16 female saints in 2026, as part of the Commemorative Year of Holy Women in the Church Calendar, according to announcements made by Patriarch Daniel on Monday evening during the working session of the Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobruja. A similar number of saints—16—were proclaimed during…

Jul 1, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu