Ahead of the great feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, the mosaic depicting the Virgin Mary Orans has been installed in the narthex of Romania’s National Cathedral. In this image, the Most Holy Theotokos is shown with her hands raised and palms open, with the Child Jesus…| Orthodox Times (en)
On September 1, 2025, the Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolis of Bessarabia convened at the Metropolitan Residence in Chișinău, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the episcopal ordination of His Eminence Metropolitan Petru, Archbishop of Chișinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia, and Exarch of the Lands. The meeting was chaired by Metropolitan…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to the Republic of Moldova, His Excellency Giuseppe Maria Perricone, paid a courtesy and introductory visit on Tuesday to the Metropolis of Bessarabia, where he was received by His Eminence Petru, Archbishop of Chișinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia, and Exarch of the Territories. According…| Orthodox Times (en)
The feast of Saint Hierarch Niphon, Patriarch of Constantinople and Metropolitan of Wallachia, was celebrated in Târgovişte, Romania, on August 10–11, 2025, under the coordination of Archbishop and Metropolitan Nifon. The events drew more than 20,000 pilgrims from across the country. The festivities began on August 10 with the Vespers…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, where he spoke to the faithful about the Gospel of the rich young man, who, after his encounter with Christ, became His disciple. “It is no coincidence that today’s Gospel is read…| Orthodox Times (en)
Bishop Damaschin of Dorna, assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți, said on Saturday that the Virgin Mary weeps when she sees the state of today’s world, shaken by sin and war. Speaking at the “Honouring the Mother of God” procession in Câmpulung Moldovenesc, which featured the wonderworking…| Orthodox Times (en)
Romanian Patriarch Daniel met on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, with Ambassador Paolo Zampolli, the U.S. President’s Special Envoy for Global Partnerships, during a visit to the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest. Patriarch Daniel welcomed Ambassador Zampolli to the Romanian Patriarchate and expressed appreciation for the fact that U.S. President Donald Trump…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania turned 74 on Tuesday. On this occasion, a thanksgiving service was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral in the presence of the Patriarch and other state officials. The Te Deum service was officiated by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, who offered words of gratitude and appreciation…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania explained on Wednesday that the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord represents “the radiant icon of every church.” Speaking at the end of the Divine Liturgy celebrated in the historic Chapel of Saint George the Trophy-bearer at the Patriarchal Residence, the Patriarch of Romania said…| Orthodox Times (en)
“The Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God is full of spiritual meaning, especially because it is celebrated in the middle of the last month—August—of the Church year, which reminds us of the final times of each person’s life and of the end of history,” said His Beatitude…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church expressed condolences on Tuesday following the death of former President Ion Iliescu, remembering him as a leader who not only respected the Church but also played a key role in guiding Romania toward democratic reforms and closer alignment with Western values after the…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, July 20, Patriarch Daniel was present at the wooden church of the “Saint Mary” Monastery in Urlați, Prahova County, where he spoke to the faithful about the Holy Prophet Elijah the Tishbite: “The Holy Prophet Elijah the Tishbite wrote no book, unlike other prophets. Yet, he is called…| Orthodox Times (en)
During his Sunday sermon at the historic St. George Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence, Patriarch Daniel of Romania emphasised that the true purpose of Christian social and charitable work is to cultivate merciful love, not to enhance one’s image. Spiritual Nourishment Comes First The Patriarch explained that spiritual well-being precedes…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church awarded the Patriarchal Cross to Archimandrite Clement Haralam, who also celebrated his 70th birthday. The event took place in the Hall of the Holy Romanians at the Patriarchal Residence, in the presence of the cathedral clergy. On this occasion, the Primate of the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent a message of condolence on Friday upon the passing of Metropolitan Dionysios of Corinth of the Church of Greece, expressing deep sorrow and describing him as “a good shepherd, humble, courteous, and hospitable, a friend of the Romanian Orthodox Church.” Read the full message: With…| Orthodox Times (en)
Bishop Timotei, head of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Spain and Portugal, has expressed solidarity with the Portuguese people following the Lisbon funicular accident on September 3, which killed 17 people and injured 21 others. In a message addressed to the President of Portugal and the Mayor of Lisbon, Bishop…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church has expressed condolences to Patriarch Rui Manuel Sousa Valério of Lisbon following a tragic accident in the Portuguese capital on September 3, 2025, which left 17 people dead and several others seriously injured. In his message, Patriarch Daniel said he was praying for…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania explained that the Sunday of All Saints follows immediately after Pentecost because “the purpose of the coming of the Holy Spirit into the world is the sanctification of humankind.” The Patriarch emphasized that this feast primarily reveals the ultimate goal for which Christ founded the Church.…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania expressed deep sorrow upon hearing the news of the tragic event that took place on the premises of a school in Graz, Austria, where 10 people were killed and several dozen others injured. Read below the message of Patriarch Daniel of Romania: Reverend Father Josef Grünwidl,…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Monday, on the feast of the Holy Trinity, Patriarch Daniel of Romania conveyed a message of appreciation to the Basilica Media Center, the official media institution of the Romanian Patriarchate, which celebrates nearly 18 years of activity since its founding in 2007. The Patriarch emphasized that the mission of…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the occasion of the conference “Romanian Tradition and Continuity: 100 Years of the Romanian Patriarchate, 70 Years of Antibiotice Iași,” Patriarch Daniel of Romania emphasized the need for closer collaboration between science and spirituality in the mission of healing and caring for people. Reflecting on the Church’s long-standing commitment…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the occasion of International Children’s Day and Parents and Children’s Sunday, which this year coincides with the great feast of Pentecost, Patriarch Daniel of Romania conveyed a powerful message on the spiritual role of the Christian family. He emphasized that the family is more than a social unit—it is…| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation on Monday—according to the unrevised Julian calendar—at the Church of “Saint John Jacob” in Chișinău’s Ciocana district. Fr. Anatolie Goncear, parish priest of the “Three Holy Hierarchs” Church in Chișinău, delivered the sermon during the Divine Liturgy, emphasizing the importance…| Orthodox Times (en)