Sacraments

Pope Francis gave the first communion of 242 children to the Church of the Most Holy Heart of Jesus in the city of Rakovski.

The Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ is the absolute light of the Holy Eucharist and of the entire Christian life, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church says in his Pastoral Easter Letter.

The Baptism of the Lord holiday is a renewal of our baptism, Romanian Orthodox Church (BOR) Patriarch Daniel said on Sunday.

Legend has it that the intricate needlework used in embroidery known as "Lefkaritiko" lace was of such high quality that Leonardo Da Vinci himself bought a tablecloth when he visited this mountainous village in the late 15th century and gifted it to Milan's cathedral.

Maundy Thursday is related to the Last Supper and the Holy Communion. After supper Christ took a loaf of bread, blessed it and handed it to his disciples, saying: 'This is my body'. Then he raised his cup of whine and said: 'This is my blood of the everlasting covenant, which is poured for many.'

Bread used to celebrate the Eucharist during Roman Catholic Mass must not be gluten-free - although it may be made from genetically modified organisms, the Vatican has ruled.

Maundy Thursday is related to the Last Supper and the Holy Communion. After supper Christ took a loaf of bread, blessed it and handed it to his disciples, saying: 'This is my body'. Then he raised his cup of whine and said: 'This is my blood of the everlasting covenant, which is poured for many.'

Holy furor erupted this week when Father George Passias, aged 67, was caught having “cake” sex with his younger 45-year-old “spiritual goddaughter”, Ethel Bouzalas.

The embassy of the United States in Bucharest voiced 'concern' on the timing of the draft government emergency ordinance allowing local elected official to opt for a different party within ten days.