Iulian Dumitraşcu

Patriarch Daniel Prays for the Two Militaries Fallen in Afghanistan

Two Romanian militaries lost their lives and a the third one was wounded during a military action executed Saturday, 7 May 2016, in Kandahar, during the accomplishment of an instruction mission of the Afghan policemen – the Ministry of National Defence informs. On this sad occasion, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania lifted prayers for…

May 8, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

His Grace Varlaam: Blessing of the Water Brings Light, Good Health and Help of God in Our Life

Friday, 6 May 2016, feast of the Healing Spring, His Grace Varlaam Ploieşteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral. The Healing Spring feast is dedicated to the Mother of God. The synaxarion of the day says: on Friday, during the Bright Week, the consecration of the Church of…

May 6, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Patronal Feast of the Representation of the Romanian Patriarchate to the Holy Places

Saint Great Martyr George is celebrated Friday, 6 May 2016, in the Jerusalem calendar. On this day, the church of the Representation of the Romanian Patriarchate in Jerusalem celebrated its saint patron, Saint Great Martyr George, the Trophy-bearer – as the Very Rev. Archimandrite Teofil Anastasoaie informs. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Beatitude…

May 6, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Saint Pious Martyr Ephraim the New Celebrated at Radu Vodă Monastery

A particle of the relics of Saint Pious Ephraim the New celebrated today is kept at Radu Vodă Monastery in Bucharest. On this occasion, His Grace Ieronim Sinaitul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, celebrated the Divine Liturgy, Thursday, 5 May 2016 – according to Eugen Buchiu, editor at TRINITAS TV. His Grace delivered a sermon…

May 5, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Princess Margret Awarded The Northern Cross, in Stockholm

Monday, 2 May 2016, His Grace Macarie, Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Northern Europe awarded the Northern Cross to Princess Margret. This is the highest distinction of the Eparchy and it was awarded as a sign of the appreciation that the Romanians living in this part of Europe, traditionally led by monarchic dynasties, wish to show…

May 3, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

The Second Easter Day at the Romanian Patriarchate

On 2 May 2016, the second Easter day, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral by His Grace Varlaam Ploieşteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, together with a group of priests and deacons serving at the Cathedral. The celebrating group also included the Very Rev. Archimandrite  Clement Haralam, Great Ecclesiarch of the Patriarchal…

May 2, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Patronal feast of the Chapel of the National Cathedral

Today, 2 May 2016, the chapel of the National Cathedral dedicated to the Resurrection of the Lord celebrated its main patronal feast. On this occasion, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, was in the middle of the clergy and faithful of the chapel. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Archimandrite Paisie Teodorescu, patriarchal vicar, together…

May 2, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Hundreds of Faithful Celebrated The Resurrection of the Lord in Paris

Hundreds of faithful were present on the Resurrection night in the Metropolitan Cathedral of “Saints Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Rafael” in Paris. The Resurrection service and Divine Liturgy were celebrated by His Eminence Iosif, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Western and Southern Europe, together with a group of priests and deacons. In the sermon delivered, His…

May 1, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Metropolitan Cathedral of „Saint Great Martyr Demetrius” of Nurnberg

The feast of the Resurrection of the Lord brought, like every year, thousands of Romanians together, in the Metropolitan Cathedral of “Saint Great Martyr Demetrius” of Nurnberg. The courtyard of the cathedral was overcrowded at the Resurrection service celebrated by His Eminence Serafim, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Germany, Central and Northern Europe, together with the…

May 1, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Palm Sunday at the Romanian Patriarchate

On 24 April 2016, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem, feast known as the Palm Sunday. On this day, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrated the Divine Liturgy, in the Patriarchal Cathedral, together with His Grace Timotei Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, assisted…

Apr 24, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

„Presents for Pilgrims” Shop Inaugurated

A new shop of the Department for vending church objects and books of the Archdiocese of Bucharest was inaugurated Friday, 22 April 2016. “Presents for Pilgrims” shop is located in the precincts of the North Train Station in Bucharest. The blessing service was celebrated by rev. fr. Mihai Aurel, Eparchial vicar. At the end, the…

Apr 22, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu