youth ministry

Authentic joy is not the result of a click: Adrian Lemeni’s address to youth at Oașa Monastery Camp

Last week, Adrian Lemeni, an associate professor at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest, addressed the young participants at the International Camp at Oașa Monastery. He stressed the importance of seeking and attaining authenticity in their lives. “Especially for you as young people, it is essential to have the courage of authenticity. Do not…

Aug 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Nemțișor Camp celebrates 15th anniversary with special activities for over 500 youths

The Archdiocese of Iași celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Nemțișor Camp with special activities attended by more than 500 young people. The anniversary edition took place from July 22 to July 25 in the Friendship Glade at Nemțișor, a scenic area located in Romania, specifically within the Neamț County in the historical region of…

Aug 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges support for young people’s aspirations in 2023 Romanian Youth Gala message

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed the participants in Romania’s Youth Gala held last Saturday in Târgu Jiu, the city bearing this year’s title of capital of Youth in Romania.  The Romanian Youth Gala took place on November 18, 2023, at the “Constantin Brancusi” University Auditorium in Targu Jiu, as organised by the Ministry of Family,…

Nov 23, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop Casian: “The Church’s young people are the apostles of our deliverance from loneliness”

Last week, Archbishop Casian of Lower Danube opened the meeting of the National Council of the Romanian Orthodox Christian Students Association (ASCOR) at Lacu Sărat, Brăila county. After meeting with young people, the archbishop posted a message on Facebook noting that “the young people of the Church are the apostles of our deliverance from loneliness.”…

May 20, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel to Orthodox youth: The joy of prayer enlightens good deeds

In a message occasioned by the national meeting of the Romanian Orthodox Christian Students Association (A.S.C.O.R.), His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania emphasised the role of prayer in the lives of young people. The members of the A.S.C.O.R. National Council gathered at Saint Panteleimon Settlement in Lacu Sarat, Braila County, on May 12-15, 2022. “All…

May 20, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

30-year-old Romanian priest receives Award of Excellence for his youth ministry

Priest Vlad-Sergiu Sandu from Firiteaz Parish was presented with the Arad County Council’s Award of Excellence at the first edition of the Arad Administration Gala on Saturday. Several personalities received awards and distinctions as a sign of appreciation for the development of Arad County through projects that generate growth and well-being. The award comes in…

Sep 7, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

“Football is an Orthodox game”. Dozens of Romanian parishes establish football teams

Many times, priests keep young people close to the church through various extra ecclesiastical activities. Football is one of them. Dozens of parishes, especially in rural areas, have set up football teams, often coached even by the parish priest, reports Adevărul. This is also the case of the football team of Vorona Centru Parish from…

Jun 18, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate has helped more than 30,000 children through its school program

Nearly 32,000 children have benefited from the Romanian Orthodox Church’s Choose School! program, which provides them with necessary school supplies, lessons, activities, and much more. The latest edition, implemented in 6 counties over the past 6 years, helped 2,934 children. The next 3-year edition has already been launched. Project manager Fr. Constantin Năclad gave thanks…

Apr 9, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Presbytera Narcisa Cădă recommends Christian literature: “Children will be richer in their love for others”

“If we want to have children close to Christ and the Church, if we want children to find peace in the tumult of today’s life, but also models of Christ-like living, we recommend parents to guide their children to Christian literature,” Presbytera Narcisa Cădă said in the context of International Children’s Book Day. “In addition…

Apr 6, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian priest offers bicycles to children: “I come from a family of priests, and I saw my family giving all the time”

In two years, 25 children from Râpa de Jos and surroundings received a bicycle as a gift by Fr Dacian Oprea’s help. He thinks he’s not doing anything special. “That is the purpose of a priest and a man, to help.” He saw the example of generosity in his family. “I am very compassionate, and…

Apr 6, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Royal Choir Conductor: I discovered my love for music in the Church

Antonel Temistocli, the Royal Choir’s conductor – a youth ensemble under the high patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Radu of Romania, says that his love for music began in the Church in childhood. “Compared to other children who had the opportunity to study at specialized schools, I exercised this passion in the Church, where…

Mar 23, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu