Messages and Addresses

Message of condolences addressed to His Holiness TAWADROS II, Pope and Patriarch of the Coptic Church

Bucharest, 17 February 2015 His Holiness TAWADROS II, Pope and Patriarch of the Coptic Church Your Holiness, We have learned with sorrow and concern about the 21 Egyptian Christians belonging to the Coptic Church, killed in Libya by some militants of the “Islamic State” (ISIS) organization. This action is a further sad proof of the…

Feb 17, 2015basilica.ro

Ein Freund der Orthodoxie und ein Diener der christlichen Einheit

Die Ansprache Seiner Seligkeit Daniel, der Patriarch der Rumänischen Orthodoxen Kirche, bei der Bestattung von Monseigneur Dr. Albert Rauch, Mittwoch, den 21. Januar 2015 Der Tod von Monseigneur Dr. Albert Rauch hat all denen viel Trauer in die Herzen gebracht, die ihn persönlich und durch seine außerordentliche ökumenische Tätigkeit, im Rahmen des Institutes für Ostkirchen…

Jan 21, 2015basilica.ro

Irenical letter on the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord

Bucharest, Nativity of the Lord 2014 „Christ is born, glorify Him, Christ comes from heaven, come to welcome Him, Christ is on earth, be exalted!” (from the Katavasia of the Nativity of the Lord) These words call all of us to the holy saving encounter with Jesus Christ Himself, the One who became human out…

Dec 22, 2014basilica.ro

The Faithful Pilgrims Experience the Merciful Love of God and of the Saints in Their Life

The Message of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Orthodox Romanian Church, at the feast of Holy Pious Demetrios the New, Protector of Bucharest, Monday, 27 October 2014: Holy Pious Demetrios the New of Basarabi (or Basarabov, a village on the Southern bank of the Danube, close to the city of Ruse of today’s Bulgaria)…

Oct 27, 2014basilica.ro

The Path of the Cross – The Path of the Saints

Message to the Pilgrims of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, addressed on the occasion of the pilgrimage organized at the feast of Holy Pious Demetrius the New, Protector of Bucharest, 24-27 October 2014. This Message will be included in the brochure edited on the occasion of the The Path of the…

Oct 24, 2014basilica.ro

Holy Confession and Holy Eucharist – Sources of joy and eternal life

Message of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, on the occasion of the International Theological Congress “The meanings and the importance of the Holy Sacraments of Confession and of Communion in the contemporary Orthodox theology, spirituality and mission” (Bucharest, Dumitru Stăniloae National Centre for Continuing Education, 5 – 8 October 2014): The…

Oct 6, 2014basilica.ro

Hirotesia as Iconom Stavrofor in the Historical Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romanian awarded the distinction of iconom stavrofor to three priests of the Archdiocese of Bucharest in the historical chapel of Saint Great Martyr George of the Patriarchal Residence: Rev Eparchial Counsellor Costinel Ailoaiei from Cemeteries Department; monuments and funeral constructions; Rev. Eparchial Counsellor Atanasie Barna from the Cultural and media…

Sep 23, 2014basilica.ro

Thanksgiving Prayer for the Works at the Cathedral for the Nation’s Salvation

After seeing the present stage of the construction of the Cathedral for the Nation’s Salvation, Mr Victor Ponta, Prime Minister of the Romanian Government, and Mr Gabriel Oprea, vice-prime minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Mr Robert Cazanciuc, Minister for Justice, attended a thanksgiving prayer for the works executed so far to the new Cathedral,…

Sep 22, 2014basilica.ro

Blessing of the Painting of the Episcopal Cathedral of Slobozia

Over two thousand faithful attended the blessing of the painting of the Episcopal Cathedral of the Ascension of the Lord of Slobozia. The Divine Liturgy and the blessing service were celebrated by His Beatitude assisted by a group of 14 hierarchs as follows: His Eminence Andrei, Metropolitan of Cluj, Maramures and Salaj, His Eminence Varsanufie,…

Sep 21, 2014basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania: Saint Constantine Brancoveanu was an educated ruler and a promoter of culture

On the occasion of bringing the shrine of the relics of Saint Martyr Prince Constantine Brancoveanu, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania emphasised the personality of Saint Constantine Brancoveanu in his speech. “Saint Constantine Brancoveanu was a great promoter of culture as well. He supported the printing of the Bible from Bucharest in 1688 which…

Sep 20, 2014basilica.ro

Consecration of the Brancovean Palace – Archiepiscopal Residence of the Eparchy of Buzau and Vrancea

This Saturday, the holydays of the Archdiocese of Buzau and Vrancea were crowned by the consecration of the Brancovean Palace, the present archiepiscopal residence. The religious service was celebrated by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, together with His Eminence Ciprian, Archbishop of Buzau and Vrancea, and the other hierarchs invited. His Eminence Archbishop Ciprian delivered a…

Sep 20, 2014basilica.ro