volunteering

German youth discover Orthodox Christianity through volunteer work at Romanian monastery

Young Germans are discovering the beauty of Orthodoxy through volunteer activities at Piatra Fântânele Monastery in Bistrița-Năsăud County, where they are taking part in a work camp. The programme runs from 15 to 29 August and brings together 20 participants from the Evangelical Youth Association in Württemberg (EJW), the Cluj branch of the Association of…

Aug 21, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel hails Romanian youth volunteers as “living witnesses of Christ’s love” at Bucharest gala

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church praised the commitment of hundreds of young volunteers during the Gala of the “Youth in Action” programme, held last Tuesday, November 18, in Bucharest, in the context of the Centennial Year of the Romanian Patriarchate. His message highlighted the spiritual depth of Christian volunteering, describing it as “lived…

Nov 25, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Diaconia Social Mission of the Metropolis of Bessarabia wins Best Volunteer Management Award

The Diaconia Social Mission of the Metropolis of Bessarabia was named the organization with the best volunteer management at the 2024 NGO Gala. The awards ceremony took place on December 4 in Chișinău as part of the NGO Forum “Civil Society for European Integration,” organized by the NGO Council. “This recognition is due to the…

Dec 16, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel encourages youth to be “Ambassadors of Light”

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church addressed a heartfelt message to young people, emphasizing their vital role as “ambassadors of light” in today’s society. Highlighting the transformative power of faith and good deeds, the Patriarch urged young believers to serve as living examples of Christian love and joy, demonstrating that true fulfilment is found…

Dec 4, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Young volunteers honoured at Patriarchal Palace Gala for their involvement in Church activities

The “Youth in Action” volunteers were celebrated Tuesday evening at a gala held at the Patriarchal Palace. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel attended the gala and praised their dedication to the Church’s activities. The event was moderated by Archdeacon Eugen Maftei, Advisor for Education and Youth Activities in Bucharest’s Archdiocese. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel expressed gratitude…

Dec 4, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The Romanian Patriarchate encourages volunteering

Apr 14, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu