Homilies

Patriarch Daniel: Saint Nicholas has become a symbol of Christian civilization centered on generosity

“Throughout the centuries, Saint Nicholas has become a symbol of a Christian civilization where generosity holds a central place,” said Patriarch Daniel in his homily on Friday. “He became popular not because he was highly educated, built extensively, or wrote prolifically, but because he showed great humble and merciful love. He defended the oppressed, the…

Dec 7, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Jesus desires restoration of health and renewal of personal connection with God

“Jesus desires that, along with the restoration of people’s health, their personal connection with God—the Source of life and all beneficial gifts—also be renewed,” said Patriarch Daniel on Sunday, referencing the Gospel account of the healing of the blind man of Jericho. “That is why Jesus asks the blind man, What do you want me…

Dec 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Fasting alone is not enough without acts of mercy

“It is not enough to abstain from harming others; one must also do much good to achieve salvation,” Patriarch Daniel reminded the faithful last Sunday during his sermon at the Chapel of St. George the Great Martyr in the Patriarchal Residence. Reflecting on the Gospel reading about Christ’s dialogue with a rich young ruler (Luke…

Nov 28, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

2024 St. Demetrius celebrations: Patriarch Daniel reflects on healing and resurrection, as Bucharest temporarily houses St Lazarus relic

Healing and resurrection took centre stage in the sermon delivered Sunday by Patriarch Daniel to thousands of pilgrims gathered in Bucharest for the feast of St. Demetrius the New and to venerate the honoured relics of St. Lazarus brought from Cyprus. Patriarch Daniel was joined in service by the Archbishop of Cyprus and other hierarchs.…

Oct 28, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel welcomes relic of St. Lazarus: A powerful symbol of victory over death

“Saint Lazarus, who was raised from the dead by Christ Himself, is a powerful symbol of victory over death and God’s boundless love for humanity,” emphasized Patriarch Daniel in his address to pilgrims during the reception of the holy relics of St. Lazarus on Thursday. On Thursday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed the honourable skull…

Oct 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Saint Paraskeva shows us that holiness does not depend on age

Saint Paraskeva “shows us that holiness does not depend on age,” said Patriarch Daniel on Monday. “You don’t need to be advanced in age to be holy; rather, the intensity of faith, piety, kindness, or merciful love demonstrates the holiness of Christ at work in those who carry His merciful love in their hearts.” His…

Oct 15, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s sermon: If a person prays, they are no longer alone

One conclusion of the Gospel reading for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost is that “if a person prays, they are no longer alone, even if they are in solitude,” according to His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. Essentially, the Gospel about Jesus walking on the sea and calming the storm shows us that strong faith in Christ…

Aug 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel reflects on the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes: The fruit of Christ’s merciful and generous love

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed the believers on Sunday after the Divine Liturgy held at the historic Chapel of Saint George at the Patriarchal Residence. He reflected on the miracle of the multiplication of the five loaves and two fish, emphasizing that “this miracle was performed out of the merciful and generous love of Christ.”…

Aug 20, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The Glory of Christ: A reflection by Patriarch Daniel at Cernica Monastery

On Tuesday, Patriarch Daniel participated in the historic patronal feast of Cernica Monastery. There, he spoke to the faithful about Christ’s glory, the reasons it was revealed on Mount Tabor, and the event’s significance. At the end of the service, the Patriarch of Romania was congratulated on the 37th anniversary of his monastic tonsure. The…

Aug 7, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel at Pascha Vigil: Three great truths about the Lord’s Resurrection

At the Resurrection Vigil on Holy Saturday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed the thousands of believers on the Hill of the Patriarchate, highlighting three great truths related to the Resurrection of Christ. Three great truths about the Lord’s Resurrection “The first truth. The resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is not His return to the…

May 7, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel on first day of Lent: Repentance does not lead to despair

After officiating the Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete at the chapel of the Patriarchal Residence, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said that “this rich hymn in the guise of the Church’s prayer urges us all to discover through repentance a source of peace and joy.” Repentance does not lead to despair “There are people…

Mar 19, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu