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The works of some personalities of the Romanian Orthodox Church were awarded by Revista Regal Literartranslated

July 16, 2026 · 1 min read

The works of some personalities of the Romanian Orthodox Church were awarded by "Regal Literar" Magazine. The honors were announced on Tuesday, on the occasion of the event's seventh edition.

The organizers appointed a number of 43 laureates from the fields of theology, culture, research, journalism and the arts.

The selection, held between March 15 and June 30, was made on the basis of over 150 nominations, being evaluated for excellence, originality, cultural impact and lasting contribution to the Romanian intellectual heritage.

Winners of the seventh edition Among the laureates are numerous representatives of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Bishop Ignatius of the Hussites will receive the "St. Cuv. Sofronie Sakharov" Award for academic contributions dedicated to Palamite theology. Bishop Benedict of Sălaj will be awarded the "Zoe Dumitrescu-Bușulenga" Award for patristic exegesis studies and research dedicated to the Syriac tradition.

The Faculty of Orthodox Theology "Justinian Patriarch" from Bucharest is represented on the list of laureates by father Ștefan Buchiu, deacon Costin-Ciprian Apintiliesei and professors Adrian Nicolae Lemeni and...

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Ольга Попова

I am glad for Bishop Ignatius of Chushi - his work on Palamas has always been so thorough. But I wonder how many of these 150 nominations ultimately failed? 43 laureates is respectable.

Grace Clark

Mă bucur pentru episcopul Ignatie și pentru părintele Ștefan Buchiu de la facultatea noastră din București. Premiul pentru teologia palamită sună exact pe măsura muncii lui. Oare din cele 150 de nominalizări câte au fost din teologie?

Katherine Davis

I’m glad too—Bishop Ignatie’s work on Palamas really is first-rate. From what the article says, the 43 winners came out of over 150 nominations, but it doesn’t break down how many were in theology. Do you know if the faculty submitted a lot this year?

Dhimitër Thanasi

I was glad that Bishop Ignatie received the prize for Palamite theology, his work has always been profound. Even for dad Ștefan Buchiu from our faculty in Bucharest, he deserved it. Of the 150 nominations, do you know how many were from theology?

Teuta Nako

I was also happy for Bishop Ignatius, his studies on St. Gregory Palamas have helped many people to understand the depth of hesychasm. For dad Ștefan Buchiu I agree, it is a clear mind. As for the number of nominations from theology, I haven't read it yet, do you know maybe?

Vangjel Kristo

Yes, I have also partially read the studies of Bishop Ignatius on Palama, especially those on unwritten energies - they help you a lot when you are in prayer. I completely agree with dad Ștefan Buchiu, his mind is crystal clear. As for nominations, I think theology had about 28 out of 150, but I'm not sure of the exact number.

Vasilika Thanasi

I was glad that you emphasize the deep work of Bishop Ignatie, especially about Palamism that no one understands. I also know dad Ștefan Buchiu a little from a conference in Berat two years ago, he always speaks clearly. Your question about nominations from theology is a good one, I see on the list that there are at least 12-13, but I don't know exactly how many there were in the beginning.

Athina Papa

I liked that you mentioned the conference in Berat, I was also there one afternoon and I remembered how father Ștefan Buchiu explained a patristic text without complicating it at all. As for the nominations, if there were 150 in total, 12-13 from theology does not seem a little, right? Have you seen any other names from Albania on the list?

Sotir Nako

I liked that you emphasize the clarity of father Ștefan Buchiu, I also heard him once at a meeting in Korça and he spoke so practically that I remembered him for days. I agree with Ignatie of Hușilor, his work in Palamism is serious. As for the number of nominations, do you know any other names from Albania that were mentioned?