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The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met on Thursday, 29 October 2026, in the Patriarch Teoctist Aula Magna at the Palace of the Patriarchate in Bucharest, under the presidency of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. During the meeting, the Holy Synod adopted several decisions concerning the Church’s pastoral and missionary activities. The principal decisions are outlined below. Weiterlesen auf basilica.ro (29. Oktober 2026)

The Romanian Patriarchate notes with concern the draft legislation proposing to decriminalise certain offences related to possessing drugs for personal use and believes any changes in this area must prioritise protecting the gift of life, personal health, and the well-being of families and communities. Particular attention must be paid to children and young people, who are at a stage of life when they need moral guidance and examples of healthy living.  Weiterlesen auf basilica.ro (9. Okt…

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Australia and New Zealand is encouraging Romanians living in Australia to declare both their Romanian ethnicity and their Orthodox Christian faith in the 2026 Australian Census. According to a press release issued by the Diocese, the census data helps provide an accurate picture of the Romanian and Orthodox communities in Australia. “The census does not ask how deeply we believe—it asks how clearly we declare our identity where it matters: in the records of a na…

Romania’s Chamber of Deputies passed legislation on Tuesday declaring Archpriest Aurel Munteanu a martyr and hero of the Romanian nation. The law also establishes the Day of the Romanian Martyrs of Huedin, to be commemorated annually on 10 September. The bill was approved by an overwhelming majority, receiving 276 votes in favour, one against and no abstentions. It will now be sent to Romania’s President for promulgation. Weiterlesen auf basilica.ro (1. Juli 2026)

Two candidates for the office of Metropolitan of Bessarabia were nominated on Saturday, following the proceedings of the Metropolitan Synod convened in Chișinău. Following consultations and a secret ballot, the members of the Synod proposed His Grace Bishop Antonie of Bălți and His Grace Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia as candidates for the office. Weiterlesen auf basilica.ro (23. Juni 2026)

Das Rumänische Patriarchat hat nach dem Einschlag einer russischen Kampfdrohne auf rumänischem Staatsgebiet seine Solidarität mit den Betroffenen bekundet. In einer Erklärung zeigte sich die orthodoxe Kirche „tief besorgt“ über den Vorfall in der Donaustadt Galaţi nahe der ukrainischen Grenze und sicherte den Verletzten sowie deren Angehörigen ihre Unterstützung im Gebet zu. Zuvor hatte das rumänische Verteidigungsministerium mitgeteilt, dass eine russische Drohne ein Wohnhaus in Galaţi getrof…

More than 80% of young Romanians consider faith essential in shaping a moral life, according to the latest Barometer conducted by INSCOP Research on a nationally representative sample. The data are part of the ninth edition of the survey, conducted between 1 and 7 April 2026, with a sample of 1,100 respondents via telephone interviews (CATI). The study is representative of Romania’s non-institutionalised population aged 18 and over, with a margin of error of ±3% at a 95% confidence level. Weit…

The first Romanian Orthodox cemetery in England is set to open in Leeds, following official approval granted to the community of the St. Macarius the Great Church on February 27. The initiative was launched the previous year, when a formal request was submitted to local authorities in the presence of local councillors and the constituency’s Member of Parliament. Following an administrative process that included an official application, institutional correspondence, and a deliberative meeting a…

Die neue orthodoxe Nationalkathedrale in Bukarest ist nun auch in der virtuellen Welt angekommen. Auf dem „Orthocraft-Server“ innerhalb des weltweit beliebten Videospiels „Minecraft“ wurde die Kathedrale nachgebildet, wie sogar das Bukarester Patriarchat auf seiner Website mitteilte. Laut dem Entwickler des Nachbaus spiegle die Rekonstruktion die Pracht der echten Kathedrale originalgetreu wider, „von ihrem riesigen Innenraum und der imposanten Kuppel bis hin zu ihrer Ikonografie, den Kronleuch…