Metropolitan Nicolae Bălan

Studia Humanitatis No. I (XVII) / 2024 Ghenadie Georgescu – a hierarch close to his priests Rev. Dr. Laurențiu Rădoi

Bishop Ghenadie Georgescu (1855–1912) led the Diocese of Râmnic between 1909 and 1912, distinguishing himself through systematic canonical visits to all the counties of Oltenia, the founding of the diocesan magazine Luminătorul, the organisation of pastoral conferences, the consecration of dozens of new churches and numerous philanthropic endeavours. The article traces the life and work of this little-known hierarch, from his training as a priest-teacher and pastor of the Romanian Orthodox community in Paris, right up to his untimely death, highlighting his contribution to the revival of spiritual life in Oltenia.

Studia Humanitatis No. II (XVI) / 2023 Vartolomeu Stănescu – a revered hierarch and patriotic senator (II) Rev. Dr. Laurențiu Rădoi

The work of Bishop Vartolomeu Stănescu of Râmnic in the Romanian Senate is examined through his speeches and parliamentary questions concerning education reform, clergy salaries, the withdrawal of priests from politics and the rights of the Orthodox Church, portraying a hierarch with a vast theological and philosophical knowledge, held in high regard by figures such as Nae Ionescu, Nichifor Crainic and Octavian Goga.

Studia Humanitatis No. I (XI) / 2021 Bishop Antim Petrescu – the shortest tenure as Bishop of Râmnic (I) Rev. Dr. Laurențiu Rădoi

Bishop Antim Petrescu (1875–1920) of Râmnic is presented through his life, theological training and pastoral and cultural work, from his origins in Vlăduceni, Vâlcea County, right up to his election as vicar bishop of the Metropolis of Moldavia and Suceava in 1912. His patristic and moral writings are highlighted, as are his translations of works by Christoph von Schmid and Henry Drummond, the studies he published in Biserica Ortodoxă Română (The Romanian Orthodox Church), and his role in founding the Society of the Protection of the Mother of God.

Studia Theologica No. III (VII) / 2018 The role of the Romanian Orthodox Church in the Great Union of 1918 Rev. Dr. Laurențiu Rădoi

The role of the Romanian Orthodox Church in bringing about the Great Union of 1 December 1918 is the central theme of this article, which highlights the contribution of hierarchs, priests and theologians such as Miron Cristea, Gurie Grosu, Vladimir Repta, Nicolae Bălan, Vasile Goldiș and Silviu Dragomir to the National Assemblies in Chișinău, Cernăuți and Alba Iulia, demonstrating that the clergy accounted for 38 per cent of the total number of official delegates.

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