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President Nicușor Dan participated on Tuesday in the opening ceremony of the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth at the Cathedral of the Nation's Salvation, organized by the Romanian Orthodox Church.
The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, presided over by Patriarch Daniel, has voted to appoint His Eminence Bishop Antonie of Bălți to lead the Metropolis of Bessarabia. The decision was made on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Senator Clement Sava, vice-leader of the PACE parliamentary group, has proposed Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church as a candidate for Prime Minister. Sava believes the Patriarch would secure broad parliamentary support during the current political crisis.
The Romanian Orthodox Church has voiced "deep concern" following a Russian attack on a historic church in Kyiv, highlighting the impact of the conflict on cultural and religious sites.
The Romanian Orthodox Church observes 'Moșii de vară' (Summer All Souls' Day) on May 30, 2026, a significant day for commemorating the deceased before Pentecost, with specific customs for alms-giving.
In his Easter Pastoral, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church underscored the necessity of strongly affirming the sanctity of marriage, solidarity within and between families, and the dignity of motherhood and fatherhood.
The Romanian Orthodox Church has canonized 16 women, with a patriarchal counselor explaining that public devotion is the primary criterion, followed by an analysis of the individual's life.
A self-proclaimed "spiritual master" has gained a large following on TikTok by selling icons and an "Angels' Staff" for protection against evil, prompting a reaction from the Romanian Orthodox Church.
The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church elected Bishop Anthony of Bălți as the new Metropolitan of Bessarabia on July 2nd, with him securing 12 more votes than his opponent, Bishop Benjamin of Southern Bessarabia.
The Bessarabian Metropolis has chosen two candidates for the position of the new metropolitan. Their candidacies will be submitted to the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church for consideration.
Sex tapes have led to the downfall of the head of the Romanian Orthodox Church in Moldova, with the affair gaining broader significance due to an ongoing church dispute with Moscow.
The delegation, which is on a four-day visit to Macedonia, is led by His Eminence, the Archbishop of Iași and Metropolitan of Moldova and Bukovina, Mr.
On the Feast of the Annunciation, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church honored families who give birth to or adopt children, calling the gift of a child's birth "a gift for eternity."
Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan conveyed a message for Patriarch Daniel's birthday, stating that in a world affected by relativism and moral confusion, the Romanian Orthodox Church remains a fundamental institution of trust and unity.
The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church has elected Bishop Antonie of Bălți as the new Archbishop of Chișinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia, and Exarch of the Plaiuri.
The Romanian Orthodox Church and the Foreign Ministry have jointly donated EUR 50,000 for humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza.
The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church has approved the withdrawal of Metropolitan Petru Păduraru from his positions as Archbishop of Chişinău and Metropolitan of Bessarabia, following the appearance of a sexual video.
The Romanian Orthodox Church announced a reserve scenario for bringing the Holy Fire from Jerusalem, in case the tradition cannot proceed due to a potential escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
The decision by which a person is recognized as a saint comes after years of documentation, analysis, and internal debate, states theologian Răzvan Clipici in an interview for HotNews.