holy light

Archbishop of Tomis, Teodosie has taken an unusual stance, announcing last week he will conduct a new Easter religious service tonight, as the service on Easter in April could not be officiated with the participation of believers due to the…

The Orthodox Easter celebration is by far the most important religious holiday in Romania, a country where around 86 % out of 20 million people of the population is Christian Orthodox. Some popular customs and traditions, mainly…

President Klaus Iohannis has asked the Government to reconsider the agreement concluded between the Interior Ministry and the Romanian Orthodox Church (BOR) on distribution of the holy light to believers' houses on Easter night. The…

Interior minister Marcel Vela has announced on Tuesday night that policemen will help priests distribute the holy light to believers on Easter night following an agreement between the Interior Ministry and the Romanian Patriarchy. The…

The Romanian Orthodox Church (BOR) has announced the rules for the Palm Sunday and Easter celebrations in Romania this year due to the restrictions over the coronavirus pandemic. Thus, the pilgrimage on Palm Sunday is not held anymore…

The editorial staff of ‘Romania Journal’ wishes its readers Happy Easter! In his message on Easter, President Klaus Iohannis said: “Christ has risen! Dear Romanians, I wish you illuminated celebration, with peace and serenity, together…