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Great and Holy Wednesday (Matins); Apostle Herodion of the Seventy, and those with Him; Saint Celestine, Pope of Rome

Orthodox Calendar, April 8 Great and Holy Wednesday On Great and Holy Wednesday, the hymns of the Bridegroom Service remind us of the sinful woman who poured precious ointment on Christ’s head at Simon the leper’s house (Mt. 26:7). The disciples complained about the wasteful extravagance, for the myrrh could have been sold and the…

Apr 8, 2026basilica.ro

Colosseum to be lit red for persecuted Christians

The Roman Colosseum will be illuminated by red lights later this month to draw attention to the persecution of Christians around the world, and especially in Syria and Iraq. On Saturday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. the Colosseum will be spotlighted in red, to represent the blood of Christians who have been wounded or lost…

Feb 8, 2018Sorin Ioniţe

International Symposium on the Culture and Spirituality of the Holy Mount Athos in Rome

“The healing sight. The miracle worker icons of the Holy Mount Athos between history and piety” was the theme of the 15th edition of the International Symposium on the culture and spirituality of the Holy Mount Athos organised in Rome – the official website of the Eparchy informs. The event was organised Saturday, 14 May…

May 14, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Presents for Disadvantaged Persons from Rome, Italy

Sunday, 10 April 2016, volunteers of “Conception of the Mother of God” parish offered parcels with food to the needy people in Anagnina area and in other outskirts of Rome – the official website of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy informs. The event is part of the social project of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese…

Apr 14, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu