Homilies

All nations are called to listen to the good news of Christ’s triumph over death, Patriarch Daniel says at Agape Vespers

The Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church officiated Sunday, 16 April 2017, the Vespers of Love, during which the gospel passage from John 20:19-25 was read in 12 languages. Also present were Their Graces Qais Sadiq, Bishop of Erzurum (Patriarchate of Antioch), Ieronim of Sinaia, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, and Timotei of Prahova, Assistant…

Apr 16, 2017Iulian Dumitraşcu

Christ’s Resurrection addresses all humans from all ages and places, Patriarch Daniel says on Easter Vigil

Thousands of believers came Saturday night on the Hill of the Patriarchate to receive the Holy Fire from the Romanian Patriarch. His Beatitude Daniel officiated the Resurrection Service in front of his patriarchal residence. Also present was His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova. After distributing the Holy Fire to the faithful and uttering Christ is…

Apr 16, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Great and Holy Thursday | Patriarch Daniel: The Holy Eucharist is at the centre of Church life

Patriarch Daniel of Romania presided over the Divine Liturgy of St Basil the Great officiated on the Great and Holy Thursday at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti concelebrated with His Beatitude on 13 April 2017. After the gospel reading, His Beatitude delivered a homily focusing on the significance of…

Apr 13, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

The very costly oil of spikenard is the soul of a true believer cleansed from sin, Patriarch Daniel says on Palm Sunday

The most precious gift of the fragrance of Orthodox faith, of prayer and of good deeds is represented by the soul of a true believer cleansed by sins, Patriarch Daniel said during his Palm Sunday homily. His Beatitude noted that the very costly oil of spikenard of a soul cleansed through repentance and sanctified through…

Apr 10, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Humble love towards others and helping our neighbours represent the path to salvation

This Sunday’s Gospel presents us the humility, which should be desired by the Lord’s disciples in order to acquire salvation. The main teaching of the gospel is the following: through humility one can accede from deadly sin to life giving holiness, said His Beatitude, Patriarch Daniel on 2 April 2017. During his sermon, given at…

Apr 4, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Sunday of St John Climacus | By practicing the virtues we acquire the power of the Holy Spirit, Patriarch Daniel says

Patriarch Daniel reflected on Sunday on the healings related by the gospel reading: Our Saviour healed the incertitude of the father of the lunatic child. He healed the child of his sickness and freed him from the impure spirit. He also healed His disciples from spiritual incompetence.   His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, attended…

Mar 28, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel on the Feast of Annunciation: The Mother of God is a loving and prayerful Protectress of the entire world

The beginning of the incarnation of the Son of God is the beginning of the deification of man, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said during his homily delivered on the Feast of the Annunciation. On 25 March 2017, the Patriarch of Romania attended the Divine Liturgy celebrated at St Gregory the Enlightener Chapel of the Patriarchal…

Mar 27, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: The Holy Cross is a symbol of Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection

The Holy Cross is Christ’s victorious flag. On 19 March 2017, Patriarch Daniel of Romania addressed the Orthodox faithful during his homily delivered at the Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence, focusing on the spiritual symbolism of the Cross. Our Saviour Jesus Christ tells us that whoever wants to be His disciple must deny themselves and…

Mar 21, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Christ values the faith and the humble love of those who are helping the sick

The Gospel passage read on the Second Sunday of the Great Lent dedicated to Saint Gregory Palamas shows that forgiveness of sins is the starting point for recovering from illness, the Romanian Patriarch said March 12. In his homily delivered at the Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel pointed out the spiritual…

Mar 13, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel on Sunday of Orthodoxy: Through icons, we profess true faith

Orthodoxy is not only true but also beautiful, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said Sunday addressing the faithful present at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. The Patriarch of Romania said that the Sunday of Orthodoxy commemorated on March 5 is not only the Sunday of true faith but also the Sunday we commemorate the imperishable beauty of the…

Mar 6, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: By fasting, man brings his offering of love to God

On the Sunday of Cheesefare, Patriarch Daniel urged the faithful to bring the effort of fasting as an offering of our love to God. During his homily delivered Feb. 26, the Patriarch explained why fasting is necessary and how should the faithful perform the fasting sacrifice as a spiritual ascent towards Resurrection. His Beatitude Patriarch…

Feb 28, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu