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ATTITUDE OF THE CHURCH TOWARDS THE EURO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS

– Decision of the Holy Synod in the perspective of the Euro-Parliamentary elections of 25 May 2014 – Met in working session on 22 May 2014, at the Patriarchal Residence, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church approved especially the pastoral urge concerning the Euro-Parliamentary elections…

May 22, 2014basilica.ro

Decisions of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church

On 22 May 2014, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel and took the following decisions: – Listing in the Calendar of the Romanian Orthodox Church of Saint Great Martyr Efrem the New, canonised by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, to be celebrated on 5…

May 22, 2014basilica.ro

His Grace Varsanufie Prahoveanul Is the New Archbishop of Ramnic

On 22 May 2014, the working session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church was held at the Patriarchal Residence under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. To start with the session, the election of the titular hierarch took place under the chairmanship of His Eminence Irineu, Metropolitan of Oltenia, for the…

May 22, 2014basilica.ro

Procession of the Relics of Saint Martyr Voivode Constantine Brancoveanu

Today, 21 May 2014, the Patriarchal Cathedral celebrated its historical dedication day to Saints Emperors Constantine and his mother Helen. The procession of the relics of Saint Voivode Martyr Constantine Brancoveanu was included in the religious manifestations of the manifestation. The event began at 15.00 hours, starting from the Patriarchal Cathedral till the church of…

May 21, 2014basilica.ro

Winners of the National Contest Entitled “Orthodox Icon – Light of Faith” Were Awarded Prizes

Wednesday, 21 May 2014, the winners of the National Contest of the “Orthodox Icon – Light of Faith” were awarded prizes and the exhibition of their works was opened. The young painters were awarded prizes by the Patriarch of Romania. The contest was held in two sections: section A, wood painting, and section B, glass…

May 21, 2014basilica.ro

Prize Awarding for the Winners of the National Contest Entitled the Holy Eucharist – Light of the Christian life

To end with the Divine Liturgy celebrated today, 21 May 2014, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, awarded prizes for the 29 children winners of the National Contest of the “Holy Eucharist – Light of the Christian Life” and their companions, priests or religion teachers. The winners of the Metropolitanate of Muntenia and Dobrudgea are…

May 21, 2014basilica.ro

Historical Celebration of the Dedication Day of the Patriarchal Cathedral

Saints Great Emperors just like the Apostles Constantine the Great and his mother Helen were celebrated Wednesday, 21 May 2014, in the Romanian Orthodox Church. On this occasion, the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest celebrated its historical dedication day, the place of worship having been under the protection of the Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen for…

May 21, 2014basilica.ro

Blessed Shrines at the Historical Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence

Today, 20 May 2014, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania blessed the shrines of the relics of several saints: Saint Martyr Constantine Brancoveanu, Saint Catherine, Saint Paisie and Saint John Iacob from Neamt. The religious service was held in the historical chapel of the Patriarchal Residence dedicated to Saint Great Martyr George. To end with,…

May 20, 2014basilica.ro

Blessing of the Museum of the Patriarchal Residence

Today, 20 May 2014, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church blessed the Museum of the Patriarchal Residence. Hierarchs, members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church and servant priests of the Patriarchal Cathedral attended the blessing service. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a speech in which he said: “This museum…

May 20, 2014basilica.ro

Communique

On 16-18 May 2014, the Committee of Representatives of Orthodox Churches to the European Union (CROCEU)[1] met in Bucharest, at the gracious invitation of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania. The topic of their discussions was The family in the context of the current crisis. Among those invited to join the CROCEU members in this…

May 20, 2014basilica.ro

Resurrection Joy Vocal Symphonic Concert – 2nd Edition

Monday, 19 May 2014, 19.00 hours, the “Resurrection Joy” vocal-symphonic concert took place at the Romanian Atheneum, in the presence of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. To start with, the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church delivered a speech entitled Lady Maria Brancoveanu – a burning icon lamp of the Romanian nation. The Patriarch of Romania…

May 19, 2014basilica.ro