#ITO2016 At Its End
The young confessors of faith through words and deeds, devotees of prayer and action are the missionaries of the Church in today’s society, the Patriarch of Romania underlined at the end of #ITO2016. The solemn…
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International Theological Congress in Bucharest: “Religious Education of the Youth in the Context of the Present Secularisation”
The International Theological Congress on the “Religious Education of the Youth in the Context of the Present Secularisation” was held in Bucharest, from 3-7 September 2016. The festive session of the Congress took place in…
Let us keep the peace and unity of the Church!
Lately, there have been public manifestations held by certain persons, who, in a worldly and aggressive manner, accused and slandered the hierarchs of the Romanian Orthodox Church, who participated in the Synod held in Crete,…
Pious Saints Simeon And Amphilochius Of Pângăraţi
Pious Saints Simeon and Amphilochius Of Pângăraţi are celebrated, on 7th September 2016, in the Romanian Orthodox Church. Pious Simeon was born at the beginning of the 15th century in a village close to Piatra…
The Patriarch of Romania at the General Assembly of the Romanian Academy
Friday, 2 September 2016, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church participated in the General Assembly of the Romanian Academy as honorary member. Besides His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, His Eminence Laurenţiu, Metropolitan of…
The Church Supports the families of the Romanians Deceased in Italy. Urgent Financial Aid at the Initiative of the Patriarch of Romania
Following the initiative of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, during the meeting held on 1 September 2016, the members of the Standing Committee of the Church National Council approved that 3,000…
Statement by the Holy Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobrudja regarding Fr. Matei Vulcănescu
Because disturbance broke out in certain dioceses of the Romanian Patriarchate following the behaviour and the activity undertaken by Fr. Matei Vulcănescu, priest at Panagia Odigitria Parish in Piraeus, Greece, we quote a decision taken…
The meeting of the orthodox youth from all over the world -conclusions –
Document presented by Rev. dr. Florin Marica, patriarchal counsellor, during the opening session of the International Congress of Theology Religious Education of Youth in the context of today’s secularization (Bucharest, 3-7 September 2016): In the…
Religious education – formation of young people for life
Message of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, on the occasion of the International Congress of Theology Religious Education of Young People in the Context of Current Secularisation (Bucharest, 3-7 September 2016):…
The joy of communion and the dynamics of christian mission
Message of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, at the concluding ceremony of the Meeting of Orthodox Youth from All Over the World, Bucharest, 1-4 September 2016: The Meeting of Orthodox Youth…
Evening prayer on the Joy Hill. The Young Participants at #ITO2016 Prayed Together with the Patriarch of Romania
Friday, 2 September 2016, thousands of young people prayed together with the Patriarch of Romania on the Joy Hill. After attending the spiritual conference at the Palace Hall, the young people set out in procession…
Lights Procession in Bucharest
Friday, 2 September 2016, thousands of young people participated in the Lights Procession. After attending the spiritual conference entitled Jesus Christ – Joy of Life, held at the Palace Hall in Bucharest, the young participants…
Thousands of Young People at #ITO2016: Jesus Christ – Joy of Life
Friday night, 2 September 2016, thousands of young people from all over the world participated in the conference on the theme Jesus Christ – Joy of Life. The event took place at the Palace Hall…
Conference #ITO2016. Liana Stanciu: “God is everywhere. You have discovered Him. It is now time to reveal Him to others”
Dear friends, It is an immense joy to talk to people who think and live exactly like you, but have the huge advantage that they have found Christ sooner than you. There have been days…
Conference #ITO2016. Deacon Sorin Mihalache: “Happiness is not defined by having, but rather by sharing”
Dear young people, I consider that youth, the age that you have, can be characterised by three aspects connected to spiritual life: a fervent pursuit for the sense of life, an incentive to tie new…
Faith in Jesus Christ – Source of Joy
Speech of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, at the opening ceremony of the Meeting of the Orthodox Youth from All Over the World, Bucharest, 1 September 2016: These days we rejoice…
#ITO2016 Opening ceremony. Patriarch Daniel: “The entire society must support the aspirations for good and beauty of young people” (video)
Thursday evening, 1 September 2016, the opening ceremony of the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth was held in Bucharest. First, in the presence of Patriarch Daniel, His Grace Timotei of Prahova, Assistant Bishop to the…
Patriarch Daniel: “Saint John the Baptist Opens the Perspective of Salvation through Repentance”
Saint John the Baptist is painted in the “Deisis” icon of the Last Judgement praying together with the Mother of God for those who repented, but had no time to show their repentant deeds because…