The Week in Pictures: December 23 – 29, 2019
We share with you this year’s last weekly selection of photos inspired by the joy of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews We would gladly include one of your…
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Husi Bishop spends Christmas night with homeless people
His Grace Bishop Ignatie spent his Christmas night with 23 homeless people at a social night centre in Barlad. The bishop brought warm food and dined with the homeless. He listened to their life story…
Romanian radio host Mihai Morar receives Church Order of Maramures Diocese
Romanian radio personality Mihai Morar received the Archbishop Justinian Cross and Medal on behalf of His Eminence Bishop Justin of Maramures and Satmar during a ceremony held at the diocesan cathedral in Baia Mare on…
The Holy Synod’s biggest decisions in 2019
The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church gathered at the patriarchal residence for several times this year under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel to analyze topical issues concerning Orthodoxy in Romania and…
Bulgarian cabinet allocates more than $1 million for Zographou monastery on Mt. Athos
The Bulgarian government has set aside more than $1 million for the Bulgarian Orthodox spiritual treasure, Zographou Monastery. In particular, the Cabinet of Ministers resolved to allocate $1,317,000 (2.3 million leva) towards the repair and…
Through His presence in Egypt, Christ turns curse into blessing – Patriarch Daniel
On the Sunday after the Nativity of the Lord, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel spoke about Egypt as a place of refuge for the Child Christ. ‘Egypt becomes a place of refuge, a place of escape…
We offer gifts to Baby Jesus through the peers we help, Patriarch Daniel says at Christmas Divine Liturgy
‘Just like the Magi offered gifts to the Baby Jesus, we all those who bear Christ’s name are called to offer Him gifts through the peers we help,’ His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said during the…
Mass Baptism of 52 children, adults celebrated in Congo
As the Orthodox faithful of the Congo were preparing to celebrate the Nativity in the Flesh of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ, a large number of those who had prepared themselves were united…
42nd enthronement anniversary of Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia
Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia celebrates on 25 December 2019 his 42nd enthronement anniversary. Ilia II, also transliterated as Ilya or Elijah (born January 4, 1933), is the current Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia and the spiritual…
46th episcopal consecration anniversary of His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
On 25 December 2019 His Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch, celebrates his episcopal consecration anniversary. Born Demetrios Archondonis in 1940 on the island of Imvros (today, Gökçeada, Turkey), His All-Holiness Bartholomew…
Patriarch Daniel’s Christmas Message: Let us answer to God’s love with material and spiritual gifts
The feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ or Christmas indicates God’s humble and merciful love for humankind. The Son of the eternal God becomes a Man to grant eternal life to humans.…
Christmas message by Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem
“Heaven and earth are made one today, for Christ is born. Today God is come upon the earth, and man is gone up into the Heavens. Today He Who by nature is invisible, for man’s…
Ecumenical Patriarch: We declare 2020 as the year of spiritual renewal and due concern for the youth
“The Holy Spirit is the giver of life, the source of goodness. The Christian is a human being that is afire, loves God, humanity and beauty, is active and creative.” Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew states this…
Patriarchate’s annual Christmas carol concert opens with moment of silence for victims of Romanian Revolution
‘The over 1,000 heroes who died 30 years ago are spiritual founders of the National Cathedral. For them and for all national martyrs, the Romanian Orthodox Church offers prayers with gratitude. In their remembrance, we…
Romanian Patriarchate holds solemn moments to honour December 1989 Revolution heroes
The Romanian Patriarchate on Monday organized several solemn events to mark the 30th anniversary of the fall of communism and the remembrance of the heroes who fell during the Romanian Revolution of December 1989. The…
New US Ambassador to Romania meets with Patriarch Daniel
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received His Excellency the Ambassador of the United States of America to Romania Adrian Zuckerman at the patriarchal residence in Bucharest on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Ambassador Zuckerman stressed his joy…
Noted theologian Fr. George Metallinos reposes in the Lord
The well-known and influential priest, theologian, and professor Fr. George Metallinos reposed in the Lord today at the age of 79, reports the Orthodoxia News Agency. Fr. George was a prolific writer, with more than…
Patriarch Daniel about Romanian Revolution young heroes: Their sacrifice is the foundation of our freedom
During the solemn session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church held on Monday at the Patriarchal Palace in Bucharest to mark the 30th anniversary of the Romanian Revolution, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel…