The Romanian Orthodox Church (ROC; Romanian: Biserica Ortodoxă Română, BOR), or Romanian Patriarchate, is an autocephalous Eastern Orthodox church in full communion with other Eastern Orthodox Christian churches, and one of the nine patriarchates in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Romanian Orthodox Church, the largest autocephalous, or ecclesiastically independent, Eastern Orthodox church in the Balkans today. It is the church to which the majority of Romanians belong, and in the late 20th century it had a membership of more than 16 million.

Feb 4, 2025 · Celebrate the centennial of the Romanian Orthodox Church's elevation to a Patriarchate. Learn about the historical events and religious significance of this important milestone.

Oct 15, 2010 · The Romanian Orthodox Church has been fully autocephalous since 1885. Many Romanians believe the Orthodox faith to be an essential part of their national and ethnic identity, although a minority of Romanians are members of other faiths.

The Romanian Orthodox Church, one of the oldest branches of Eastern Orthodoxy, is characterized by its rich traditions and deep-rooted beliefs. Central to its faith is the belief in the Holy Trinity, which encompasses God the Father, God the …

The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America (Romanian: Episcopia Ortodoxă Română din America) is one of three ethnic dioceses (alongside the Albanian archdiocese and Bulgarian diocese) of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA), and a former diocese of the Romanian Orthodox Church.The diocesan center; Vatră Românească (The Hearth of the Romanian …

Following the independence of Romania in 1877, the Orthodox Church in Romania was granted autocephaly in 1885. The union of Transylvania, Bessarabia and Bukovina with the old Romania, by which the Romanian unitary state was created, brought about a …

Jan 5, 2025 · As a distinctive branch of Eastern Orthodoxy, the Romanian Orthodox Church not only nurtures the faith of millions but also preserves a wealth of artistic and architectural heritage, from stunning monasteries to intricate iconography.

Dec 27, 2024 · According to the 2021 National Census, a staggering 85.3% of Romanians identify as Romanian Orthodox Christians, showcasing the deep-rooted traditions and practices of this faith within the country. While the Orthodox Church dominates, other Christian denominations also have a presence.

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