young people

Archbishop Atanasie urges young people to rediscover God amid constant digital distraction

His Eminence Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland met with young people in Zalău, Romania, on Tuesday for a dialogue titled “How can we find God in a world that constantly distracts us?” The event took place at the Young People’s Archontariki (Guesthouse), a recently inaugurated youth centre in Zalău. The Challenges Facing…

Jun 26, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Young Saint George chose faith over worldly advancement, says Bishop Ioan Casian at Cathedral patronal feast

Though young and possessed of a promising career, Saint George chose the confession of the faith over worldly advantage, becoming a model for Christians today, Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada said on Thursday at the patronal feast of the Episcopal Cathedral in Saint-Hubert. “He is an example of choosing between career and faith,” the hierarch…

Apr 27, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Putna archimandrite says young people seek authentic fasting rooted in love, not constraint

Archimandrite Hrisostom Ciuciu of Putna Monastery said in an interview with Trinitas TV that young people have a distinctive way of understanding the spiritual life, noting that “they are the first to recognise true fasting”. The archimandrite emphasised that young people do not act out of constraint, but from inner conviction: “They do nothing unless…

Apr 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian religion teacher: Young people’s real crisis is not AI, but the loss of meaning and love

A religious education teacher told Basilica.ro that the real problem facing young people today is not artificial intelligence. He stressed that “their deepest thirst is for meaning and for love – and these can only be answered in the presence of another human soul, one that is healthy and responsible.” Denis Vlad has been teaching…

Feb 3, 2026Aurelian 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

Romanian priest offers financial assistance to young couples for weddings

Young people often postpone their weddings due to financial constraints. In this context, a priest from Botoșani in northern Romania has announced that his parish will assist young couples in organizing their weddings without significant economic burden. “The Pacea Church in Botoșani offers free help to future brides and grooms who wish to start a…

Jul 9, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Young Finns increasingly converting to Orthodoxy, says Finnish abbot

In an interview with Yle.fi, the young abbot of New Valaam Monastery, Archimandrite Mikael Nummela, said that young people between 18 and 30 increasingly convert to Orthodoxy in Finland. The abbot leads weekly discussions with young individuals who are contemplating the vocation of monasticism or converting to Orthodoxy. In recent decades, New Valaam has had…

Apr 16, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

4,000 young people march through streets of Târgoviște to open celebrations dedicated to St Niphon

Approximately 4,000 young people from Târgoviște took part last Thursday in the opening ceremony of the celebrations of St. Niphon, Patriarch of Constantinople and Metropolitan of Wallachia.  Thursday evening began with the Vespers service and continued with an award ceremony for the 19 students who obtained first place at the county stage of the National…

Aug 14, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Assistant Bishop Benedict urges young people to be enthusiastic, joyful and full of hope

In a message on National Youth Day (May 2), His Grace Benedict of Bistrița, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Vad, Feleac and Cluj, urged young people “to be enthusiastic, joyful and full of hope” and be inspired by the experience of older people. Being one of the youngest hierarchs in the Romanian Holy Synod,…

May 4, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges support and encouragement for young people: “Welcome them always with joy and love”

The National Catechetical Congress “Christ shared with children” hosted its 15th edition at the Holy Cross Social-Pastoral Centre of Caraiman Monastery on October 5-7, 2022. In a message to this gathering, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel expressed his gratitude and encouragement to everyone who had helped this catechetical ministry succeed throughout its fifteen-year existence. “The objective…

Oct 7, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Suprasl 2022: Worldwide Gathering of Orthodox Youth concludes

Suprasl, Poland – Over 90 youth and youth workers from 22 countries participated in “Suprasl 2022: A World Gathering of Orthodox Youth,” an international gathering held at the Orthodox Academy at the Annunciation Monastery, Poland, 18-24 July 2022. Attendees explored the theme “Go and Bear Fruit,” based on John 15:16, learning how as young people,…

Aug 3, 2022Iulian Dumitraşcu