Solemn Year 2025

Patriarch Daniel on Romanian Migrants’ Sunday: Prayer and love for parents and homeland ‘have no borders’

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church noted that “prayer, love for parents, homeland, and God know no borders,” in a message marking Romanian Migrants’ Sunday, observed on the first Sunday after the Dormition of the Theotokos. The patriarch expressed gratitude to the clergy and faithful in the diaspora, praising their steadfast love for Romania…

Aug 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Arad Archbishop reflects on “the dawn of a new beginning for the world” in his Easter pastoral letter

The Archbishop of Arad writes in his Easter Pastoral Letter about the exapostilaria—paschal hymns that recall the new beginning brought to the world through the Resurrection of Christ: “The cycle of the eleven Resurrection Gospels is read during Matins, constantly reminding us of the dawn of a new beginning for the world. Within the same…

Apr 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

National Symposium in Teleorman to mark Patriarchate’s Centennial and First Ecumenical Council anniversary

A national symposium commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Romanian Patriarchate and the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea will take place in early May at Pantocrator Monastery in Teleorman, coinciding with the arrival of the relics of the Holy Empress Helena. The symposium, titled “Faith, Service, and History in the Ecclesial…

Mar 18, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

It is not my honor, but that of the entire Church: Patriarch Miron on the debate on the Law establishing the Romanian Patriarchate

A century ago, on February 17, 1925, the Chamber of Deputies of Romania held a historic debate on the Law for the Establishment of the Romanian Patriarchate. During the session, Metropolitan Miron Cristea, who was soon to be enthroned as the first Patriarch of Romania, delivered a memorable speech. “This Honor Belongs to the Entire…

Feb 17, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s message on Romanian Patriarchate Centennial: A time of gratitude, solemn occasion to honour new saints

Celebrating 100 years since the establishment of the Romanian Patriarchate, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed the clergy and believers from the Patriarchal Cathedral, noting that the Centennial should be a time of gratitude to God and a solemn occasion to honour the newly canonized saints. “Over the past 100 years, as an institution and spiritual…

Feb 5, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church marks 100 years since becoming a Patriarchate

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates 100 years since the Holy Synod approved the establishment of the Romanian Patriarchate. This decision elevated Patriarch Miron Cristea, then Archbishop of Bucharest and Metropolitan of Ungro-Wallachia (Muntenia), as the first Patriarch of Romania. The Romanian Parliament officially recognized the Synodal decision through a special…

Feb 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas visits Dacula, Georgia, to celebrate 25 years of service by local clergy

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Two Americas visited Dacula, Georgia, on January 25–26, where the Romanian Orthodox community celebrated their shepherds: Parish Priest Nicolae Clempuș and Father David Hudson, who marked 25 years of service. The visit began on Saturday evening with the Great Vespers, followed by a sermon delivered by Metropolitan Nicolae. His…

Jan 31, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Press Release: Key Dates and Events of the 2025 Centennial Year in the Romanian Patriarchate

The year 2025 has been proclaimed the Solemn Year of the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate and the Commemorative Year of 20th-century Romanian Orthodox Spiritual Fathers and Confessors. In this context, several significant events are scheduled to take place in the coming months. Highlights include: February 4, 2025 – Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate The…

Jan 17, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate unveils new icon of the Assembly of Romanian Saints for Centennial celebration

On New Year’s Day, during the proclamation of the Solemn Year of the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate and the Commemorative Year of Romanian Orthodox Spiritual Fathers and Confessors of the 20th Century, a new icon titled “The Assembly of Romanian Saints” was presented, marking this jubilee year. The artwork, measuring 90 x 60 cm,…

Jan 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel declares Solemn Year 2025 a unique moment in Romanian Orthodox Church history

In his address on New Year’s day at the Patriarchal Cathedral which also marked the inauguration of the Solemn and Commemorative Year 2025 in the Romanian Patriarchate, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel emphasized the dual role of the Patriarchate – not only as an administrative entity but as a beacon of faith and national identity. The…

Jan 1, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania’s New Year 2025 Message: Sanctify Time and Place to Enter the Kingdom of Heaven

On New Year’s Eve, the Patriarch of Romania delivered a message reminding Christians of their calling to sanctify the place and time on earth as preparation for entering the Kingdom of Heaven. The Patriarch’s message was read by Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova during the service held Tuesday night at the Patriarchal Cathedral. In his…

Jan 1, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu