Middle East Orthodox Primates to meet again in Nicosia
The four Primates of the Autocephalous Orthodox Churches in the Middle East will meet a second time in Nicosia in the near future in an effort to find a solution for the ecclesial issue of…
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Holy Synod meets in Bucharest: topics on the agenda
The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met on Wednesday at the Synodal Hall of the Patriarchal Residence under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel to discuss current topics on the agenda. The…
Patriarch Daniel sends an encouraging message to students who take national exams
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has sent an encouraging message to students in Romania taking national exams urging all priests to assist them during this stressful period with prayer, encouraging words and any other useful help.…
Patriarch Daniel congratulates Basilica Media Centre for transmitting Holy Trinity’s love to the world
The Patriarch of Romania on Whit Monday pointed out the important missionary activity of the Basilica Media Centre during a meeting with the Patriarchate’s journalists held at the Patriarchal Palace. ‘We congratulate you for this…
The Week in Pictures: June 10 – 16, 2019
The news in pictures. A selection of photographs from around the Orthodox world, covering a variety of topics from church celebrations to national holidays and spiritual life.
Patriarch of Romania consecrates St Spyridon Metropolitan Cathedral in Bucharest
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania on Whit Monday, June 17, consecrated St Spyridon’s Metropolitan Cathedral in Bucharest following extensive restoration works. Following the consecration service, the Patriarch offered distinctions to those who supported the…
Northern Europe Bishop Macarie congratulates Basilica News Agency: We must communicate truth and good
His Grace Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe conveyed a message of congratulation to the Basilica News Agency on its 11th anniversary, noting the ‘the difficult, but necessary and blessed task’ carried out by Basilica.ro. He…
We’re turning 11
On Sunday, June 16, 2019 we celebrated our 11th anniversary. The youngest member of the Basilica Media Centre was born on Monday, June 16, 2008, with the clear mission to fulfill ‘the vocation of the…
Patriarch of Romania thanks, encourages and blesses blood donors
On World Blood Donor Day 2019, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a message to all blood donors conveying his gratitude, encouragement and blessing. In his message, the Patriarch of Romania refers to the social actions…
Lower Danube Archdiocese helps 100+ flood victim families
A broad missionary and philanthropic activity was organized by and with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Casian of the Lower Danube Archdiocese of the Romanian Orthodox Church on Tuesday to aid more than 100…