Ukraine war

Ukrainian Orthodox faithful in Romania pray for peace ahead of Independence Day

On Sunday, the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate offered prayers for peace in anticipation of Ukraine’s Independence Day. The liturgical observance was conducted at the behest of Ihor Prokopchuk, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Romania. Priests and members of the communities prayed for an end to the war and for those suffering as a result…

Aug 24, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate expresses concern over attack on Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

The Romanian Patriarchate has expressed deep concern and sadness over the attack on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of the most important centres of Orthodox spirituality and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Any damage inflicted upon a place of worship and a monument of such religious, historical and cultural value represents a loss for all…

Jun 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox churches to hold special prayers for peace as Ukraine war enters fourth year

Special prayers for peace will be offered in all places of worship of the Romanian Patriarchate on Sunday, 22 February 2026, marking four years since the outbreak of the devastating war in Ukraine. Romanian Orthodox priests, both in the country and throughout the diaspora, will pray in parish churches, monastery chapels and churches, as well…

Feb 20, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Southern Bessarabia diocese donates mobile hospital to Ukraine’s Odesa region

The Diocese of Southern Bessarabia donated a mobile hospital to Ukraine’s Odesa region, with the official handover ceremony taking place on Saturday, when Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia presented the vehicle to the regional administration. During the visit, the bishop was accompanied by Claudiu Tătaru, Romania’s Consul General in Odesa; Alexandrin Moiseev, a member of…

Jan 27, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Putna Monastery prays for Romanians killed in Ukraine war as numbers double in 2025

The Very Rev. Archimandrite Melchisedec Velnic, abbot of Putna Monastery, led a memorial service on Sunday together with his monastic community in remembrance of ethnic Romanians who have lost their lives in the war in Ukraine. While last year’s memorial listed 130 ethnic Romanians killed in the conflict, this year the number has risen significantly,…

Dec 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Ukrainian Orthodox Parish in Bucharest holds memorial for war victims on third anniversary of conflict

On Sunday, the Ukrainian Orthodox Parish “Saint Peter Mogila” in Bucharest held a memorial service for the victims of the war in Ukraine, marking three years since the conflict began. The service was preceded by the Divine Liturgy, celebrated by Father Vladimir-Clement Malcovici, the parish priest of the Ukrainian community. “I have parishioners who come…

Feb 24, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Ukrainian Orthodox Clergy in Romania mark three years of war with memorial services for victims

On Tuesday, clergy from the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania held a memorial service for the victims of the war in Ukraine, marking three years since the conflict began. The commemoration took place at the “Elevation of the Holy Cross” Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Sighetu Marmației, Maramureș County, where priests from the Sighetu Marmației Ukrainian…

Feb 21, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

1,000 Days of War in Ukraine: Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate prays for peace and refugees

On Tuesday, memorial services for the victims of the war in Ukraine were held across several communities within the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate in Romania, marking 1,000 days since the onset of the military conflict. The services, organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Ukraine in Romania, took place in Ukrainian Orthodox churches in Sighetu Marmației,…

Nov 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Prayer transcends boundaries: Putna Monastery commemorated 130 ethnic Romanians who died in the Ukraine war

Several Romanian associations from the Chernivtsi region, Ukraine, organised last Saturday a commemoration service at Putna Monastery, Romania, in memory of more than 130 ethnic Romanians who died in the Ukraine war. Irina-Loredana Stănculescu, General Consul of Romania in Chernivtsi, priests and members of the associations of Romanians from Ukraine, as well as the families…

Oct 4, 2024Ștefana Totorcea