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The great Commandment of love is the foundation of faithful’s life

In all the churches today, 1 December 2013, the fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, the Gospel text referring to “the greatest Commandment in the Law” has been read. In the sermon delivered in the patriarchal residence chapel, dedicated to St. Gregory the Illuminator, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, presented the teachings arising…

Dec 1, 2013basilica.ro

December 1, 1918 – Great Union; National Day of Romania

December 1, 1918 – Great Union; National Day of Romania

Dec 1, 2013basilica.ro

The Feast of St. Andrew, the First Called, Protector of Romania, at the Patriarchal Cathedral

The Orthodox Church celebrates on 30 November the Apostle Andrew, the First Called, Protector of Romania. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, surrounded by a group of priests and deacons. In the sermon delivered, His Beatitude spoke about the life and personality of the Apostle…

Nov 30, 2013basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania at the Romanian Academy

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, participated today, 29 November 2013, at the Romanian Academy, at a festive meeting dedicated to the celebration of 95 years of the Great Union of 1 December 1918. On this occasion, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a speech entitled Freedom and unity – components of national dignity in which…

Nov 29, 2013basilica.ro

28 november 1989 – Rev. Arsenie Boca passed away at Prislop Monastery

28 november 1989 – Rev. Arsenie Boca passed away at Prislop Monastery

Nov 27, 2013basilica.ro

The Relics of Saints Constantine and Helen from the Patriarchate, in Galați

With the blessing of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, the relics of Saints Constantine and Helen from the Patriarchal Cathedral were brought today, 27 November 2013, in a pilgrimage to the Archdiocese of Lower Danube. They are carried to Galați by His Eminence Calinic, Archbishop of Argeș and Muscel, the delegate of His Beatitude…

Nov 27, 2013basilica.ro

27 november 2013 – 73 years since the passing away of Nicolae Iorga

73 years since the passing away of Nicolae Iorga

Nov 26, 2013basilica.ro

Wealth can become a hindrance to salvation when people count on material wealth as the ultimate reality

Today, 24 November 2013, on the second Sunday of the Nativity Lent, the Gospel text presenting the Parable of the rich governor and Keeping of the commandments from St Luke, chapter 18, verses 18-27, was read in all places of worship of the Romanian Patriarchate. In the sermon delivered in the Chapel of St. Gregory…

Nov 24, 2013basilica.ro

175 years of St. Elijah Church – Rahova

Orthodox believers celebrate today, 21 November 2013, the Entry of the Mother of God into the temple. On this day, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania consecrated anew the church” St. Elijah” – Rahova, surrounded by a group of priests and deacons, in the presence of many believers. After the service of the consecration anew,…

Nov 21, 2013basilica.ro

Heirotesia service as father confessor in the historic chapel of the Patriarchal Residence

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, has performed a heirotesia service, today, 20 November 2013, upon seven priests of the Archdiocese of Bucharest. The service has taken place in the historic chapel of the Patriarchal Residence, dedicated to Saint Great Martyr George. At the end of the service, the Patriarch of Romania spoke about the…

Nov 20, 2013basilica.ro

The Mayor of Guidonia, Italy, visiting the Romanian Patriarchate

On 20 November 2013, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received at the Patriarchal Residence a delegation from the City of Guidonia Montecelio near Rome, led by Mayor Eligio Rubeis. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Viorel Badea, senator for the Romanians in Europe and Asia, Vice-President of the Commission for Romanians abroad from the Romanian…

Nov 20, 2013basilica.ro