Messages and Addresses

Romanian Patriarch urges women to become “disciples of the Lord” on Sunday of the Myrrhbearers

In a message occasioned by the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed all women, emphasising their significance and role in the family and the Church’s mission: to become “disciples of the Lord.” In March, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church decided to begin the process of canonising several Romanian…

May 1, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel welcomes Coptic Patriarch Tawadros II to Bucharest, highlights Church ties

The Coptic Patriarch of Alexandria, His Beatitude Pope Tawadros II, met on Wednesday with the Patriarch of Romania, who wished him a pleasant visit to Bucharest and the nearby monasteries. The meeting took place at the Patriarchal Palace. In his address to the Egyptian guests, Patriarch Daniel highlighted the strong relationship between the two Churches.…

Apr 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s message at the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Albania

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania conveyed a message of congratulations at the enthronement of the newly elected Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and all Albania, His Beatitude John (Pelushi). „We are fully confident that Your Beatitude will fulfil the new ministry entrusted to you with great pastoral responsibility and missionary dynamism, contributing to the proclamation…

Mar 29, 2025Andrei Ursulean

Patriarch Daniel sends a congratulatory message on the election of the new Archbishop of Albania

On Sunday, Metropolitan Ioannis of Korçë was unanimously elected the new Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and all Albania by the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania. On this occasion, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a congratulatory message. The Patriarch of Romania wished him many blessed years in the service of the Orthodox…

Mar 16, 2025Sorin Ioniţe

Patriarch Daniel expresses deep sorrow after North Macedonia club fire

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has expressed his deep sorrow for the tragedy that took place on Sunday in a nightclub fire in the North Macedonian town of Kocani. In his message to Archbishop Stefan of Ohrid, Skopje and North Macedonia, the Parriarch of Romania expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and offered his prayers…

Mar 16, 2025Sorin Ioniţe

Patriarch Daniel wishes Pope Francis a quick recovery

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, sent on Sunday a message wishing Pope Francis a quick recovery. “We pray the Lord Jesus Christ, the Physician of our souls and bodies, to heal Your Holiness’ suffering and restore you to health,” wrote the Patriarch of Romania. Full text: Bucharest, 23 February 2025 His…

Feb 23, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel calls for continued Orthodox media presence as Lumina Newspaper turns 20

As the Romanian Patriarchate celebrates a century of existence, this year also marks an important milestone for Lumina Newspaper, the first and only daily Orthodox newspaper in the world. Established on February 7, 2005, as a visionary project of the Church’s mission, Lumina Newspaper has grown from a regional publication to a nationwide and global…

Feb 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s message on Romanian Patriarchate Centennial: A time of gratitude, solemn occasion to honour new saints

Celebrating 100 years since the establishment of the Romanian Patriarchate, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed the clergy and believers from the Patriarchal Cathedral, noting that the Centennial should be a time of gratitude to God and a solemn occasion to honour the newly canonized saints. “Over the past 100 years, as an institution and spiritual…

Feb 5, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: We extend heartfelt condolences and pray our Lord Jesus Christ to rest the soul of Archbishop Anastasios

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, sent a message of condolences on Saturday after Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana Durrës and All Albania reposed into the Lord. „We extend heartfelt condolences to the members of the Holy Synod and to the entire Orthodox Church of Albania”, writes the Patriarch of Romania, adding that…

Jan 25, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel highlights Romanian Orthodox Church’s role in preserving Christian culture during communist regime

On Romania’s National Day of Culture, Patriarch Daniel published a message emphasizing the Romanian Orthodox Church’s significant role in safeguarding and promoting Christian culture during the oppressive years of communist rule. Historical Context and Cultural Contributions The Patriarch began his message by underscoring that the history of the Romanian Orthodox Church is mainly synonymous with…

Jan 16, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

First Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Ireland and Iceland enthroned in Dublin: Patriarch Daniel’s official message

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a message on the occasion of the enthronement of His Grace Bishop Nectarie Petre as the first Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Ireland and Iceland. The event took place at St. Columba’s Church of Dublin II Parish. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel reminded Bishop Nectarie that he has “the…

Jan 11, 2025Alexandru Boboc