Iulian Dumitraşcu

The International Meeting of Orthodox Youth (Bucharest, 1 – 4 September)

The event is intended to be a large-scale one, with national and international attendance, aiming to assemble in Bucharest 2,500 young people between the ages of 16 and 35. In this context, an Orthodox Youth Reunion was organised in Baia-Mare in 2014, and the European Orthodox Youth Meeting was held in Cluj in 2015. This…

Jul 25, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Patriarch Of Romania: „The Merciful And Healing Love Of Christ Revives Strong Faith in Pagans”

Today, 17 July 2016, the Orthodox Christians are on the 4th Sunday after the Pentecost. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania delivered a sermon at patriarchal stavropegial Saint Mary Monastery, Techirghiol, in which he emphasised the teaching of the Gospel text read today  (Matthew 8:5-13) which presents the healing of the centurion’s servant. The Gospel…

Jul 21, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Saint Emilian from Durostorum venerated at Ciolpani Monastery

For the Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău, the feast of saint Emilian from Durostorum, celebrated in the Romanian Orthodox Church on 18 July, is the dedication day of Ciolpani Monastery. This year, hundreds of pilgrims and faithful from Bacău area, and not only from there, went to the monastic place of worship located close to…

Jul 21, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Solemn Commemoration Service Five Years Since The Passing Away Of Father Arsenie Papacioc

Tuesday, 19 July 2016, it is five years since the passing away of Father Arsenie Papacioc. On this occasion, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, celebrated today, 16 July 2016, after the Divine Liturgy, a solemn commemoration service at Saint Mary – Techirghiol Monastery, patriarchal stavropegial establishment. At the end, the Primate of the Romanian…

Jul 16, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Examination for Professional Degrees in Priesthood, in Bucharest

Wednesday, 13 July 2016, the exams for priesthood degrees ended at Patriarch Justinian Faculty of Theology. During the last three weeks 190 clergymen of the Metropolitanate of Muntenia and Dobrudgea attended the courses of specialisation at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest. At the end, those who went in for the final examination were…

Jul 13, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Procession with the Icon of the Mother of God – the Prodromitissa

Yesterday night, 11 July 2016, a procession of the icon of the Mother of God – the Prodromitissa was held. After the Vigil service celebrated by His Grace Timotei Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, the servant priests and faithful present went around the place of worship with the icon of the Mother…

Jul 12, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Chapel of the National Cathedral Celebrated its Dedication Day

Tuesday, 12 July 2016, more than one thousand faithful attended the celebration of the summer day feast of the chapel of the National Cathedral dedicated to the Icon of the Mother of God – the Prodromitissa. The blessing of the water and celebration of the Akathist of the Mother of God the Prodromitissa were followed,…

Jul 12, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Medals and Appreciation for the Romanian Choruses

From 7-10 July 2016, the 34th edition of the International Choral Festival was held in Preveza city, Greece, with the participation of 18 choruses from several countries. Two choral groups of Romania participated in this edition of the contest: “Te Deum Laudamus” Orthodox Men’s Choir from Bucharest, conducted by Rev. Lecturer Dr. Zaharia Matei, and…

Jul 11, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Symbol Chorus received Awards at „Claudio Monteverdi” Festival, Italy

From 6 – 11 July 2016, Symbol chorus of children and young people of the Romanian Patriarchate participated in the “Claudio Monteverdi” International Choral Festival of Venice, Italy. Choral groups from Poland, Slovakia, Turkey, Indonesia and Romania participated in this edition. “Symbol” chorus competed in the categories for “choruses of children and young people” and…

Jul 10, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Saint Peter and Saint Paul – Apostles and Martyrs in Europe

Sermon of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania at Feast of Saints Peter and Paul:   1. Saints Peter and Paul Two different persons called by our Saviour Jesus Christ to preach the same Gospel of love and salvation. Saint Peter was called Simon before his meeting with Jesus, Who changed his name into Cephas…

Jun 28, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Graduation Festivity of the Students of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology of Bucharest

Today, 27 June 2016, the graduates of “Patriarch Justinian” Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest swore in the fidelity oath to the Romanian Orthodox Church. The day began with the Divine Liturgy and continued with the Te Deum celebrated by His Grace Varlaam Ploieşteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, in “Saint Spyridon the New” Cathedral.…

Jun 28, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu