In response to the recent escalation of domestic violence in Romanian society and the shocking crimes committed in Cosmopolis (Ilfov County) and Lipănești (Prahova County), the Romanian Patriarchate expresses deep concern regarding these phenomena, which gravely affect human dignity and the unity of families. Any manifestation of violence is incompatible with Christian teaching, and all forms of abuse wound not only the body but also the soul of the victim, causing long-term trauma that is…

Zum Amtsantritt des neuen rumänischen Präsidenten hat das Oberhaupt der Rumänischen Orthodoxen Kirche für das Land und alle, die mit seiner Führung betraut sind, gebetet. Präsident Nicuşor Dan legte am 26. Mai 2025 seinen Amtseid ab, im Anschluss bat Patriarch Daniel um den „Geist der Weisheit und Gerechtigkeit“ für die Anführer Rumäniens. Er betete, dass ihre „Herzen von der Liebe zum Land und der Nation inspiriert sind“, so dass sie von Gott gesegnete Anführer würden, durch die der göttliche…

Ciprian-Vasile Olinici, State Secretary for Religious Affairs in the Romanian Government, visited the Metropolitan Residence in Chișinău May 22, where he was received by the Metropolitan of Bessarabia. The discussions focused on the pastoral, social, and cultural activities of the Metropolis of Bessarabia, as well as on projects supported by the Romanian state. Father Gabriel-Andrei Gherasă presented a detailed report on ongoing works, noting that the 2025 calendar includes events dedicated to…

The Chamber of Deputies approved a law establishing May 16 as the National Day of Religious Freedom and the Contribution of Religious Denominations to Romanian Society. The Senate passed the bill at the end of last year, and the law’s final version was submitted on May 21 to the Secretary-General for potential constitutional review. May 16 was chosen for its historical significance: on this day in the year 2000, all recognized religious denominations in Romania signed a joint declaration at Sna…

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, the working session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church took place in the Aula Magna “Teoctist Patriarch” of the Patriarchal Palace, under the presidency of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. The session was preceded by a Te Deum service celebrated by His Grace Nectarie of Bogdania, Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chișinău, marking the opening of the synodal proceedings and commemorating the 107th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania…

Da der rumänisch-orthodoxe Patriarch Daniel und der Ökumenische Patriarch von Konstantinopel Bartholomaios am 26. Oktober 2025 die neue rumänische orthodoxe Nationalkathedrale in Bukarest weihen sollen, laufen die Arbeiten am Kirchenbau derzeit auf Hochtouren. Die rumänische Kirchenleitung veröffentlicht laufend Informationen über die Baufortschritte, verbunden mit dem Aufruf zum Spenden. Das große Kreuz auf dem Hauptturm der Kathedrale soll Anfang April angebracht werden, wie der Pro Oriente-I…

On 4 March, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates 35 years since his episcopal ordination. He was ordained as an Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Timișoara at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Timișoara on March 4, 1990, shortly after the fall of communism. Born in Dobrești, Timiș County, in 1951, Patriarch Daniel is the third child of the Ciobotea family. He earned a degree in Theology from the Orthodox Theological Institute in Sibiu in 1974 and pursued d…

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church elected Archimandrite Nectarie Clinci, abbot of Sihăstria Putnei Monastery, as Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chișinău on 5 February evening. The newly appointed bishop will bear the title “His Grace Bishop Nectarie of Bogdania, Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chișinău.” With his election, the Metropolis of Bessarabia will now include four hierarchs within its structure. Weiterlesen auf basilica.ro (6. Februar 2025)

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy is officially being recognized as a religion in Italy. Alfredo Mantovano, Undersecretary of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, and Bishop Siluan signed the agreement on 27 January at the Government State Office in Rome. The proposed law will now be presented to the Italian Parliament for approval. The agreement reaffirms the principles of religious freedom outlined in the Italian Constitution and ensures the autonomy and independence of the Romani…