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Saint John Chrysostom’s relic brought to Bucharest: Not only an opportunity for veneration, Patriarch Daniel says

The honourable skull of Saint John Chrysostom was brought to the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest from Mount Athos at midday on Friday, marking the summer feast of Saint Demetrius the New. “The presence of Saint John Chrysostom’s relics in Romania is not only an opportunity for veneration and prayer, but also a call to a…

Jul 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

16 saintly women to be canonized by Romanian Patriarchate, Patriarch Daniel announces

The Romanian Patriarchate will canonize 16 female saints in 2026, as part of the Commemorative Year of Holy Women in the Church Calendar, according to announcements made by Patriarch Daniel on Monday evening during the working session of the Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobruja. A similar number of saints—16—were proclaimed during…

Jul 1, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

President Nicușor Dan sworn into office; Patriarch Daniel offers prayer for Romania and its leaders

On Monday, Nicușor Dan took the oath of office as President of Romania before the joint chambers of the Romanian Parliament. The solemn oath, established by law, was the following: “I solemnly swear to dedicate all my strength and wisdom to the spiritual and material advancement of the Romanian people; to uphold the Constitution and…

May 26, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel meets Cardinal Ghirlanda to discuss Orthodox–Catholic cooperation

On Tuesday, the Patriarch of Romania received His Eminence Gianfranco Ghirlanda SJ, a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church from Italy, at the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest. During the meeting, various aspects of the positive cooperation between the Romanian Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church—both in Romania and Italy—were discussed. Romanians in Italy In…

May 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel hails Saint Helena as first pilgrim to Holy Land, who left an invaluable spiritual heritage

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church welcomed the relics of Saint Helena on Wednesday at the Patriarchal Cathedral, brought on pilgrimage from Venice. Empress Helena was “the first Christian pilgrim to the Holy Land” and “left us a spiritual legacy of inestimable value,” said the Patriarch of Romania. His Beatitude emphasized that…

May 1, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel blesses start of Chrism preparation, calls it a sign of reverence for Christ the sacrificial

On Monday morning, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel officiated the blessing of the ingredients and vessels in which the Holy and Great Chrism will be prepared and stored. “It expresses the Church’s reverence for Christ the sacrificial,” declared the Patriarch of Romania at the end of the service. After its preparation, the chrism will be transported…

Apr 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel leads Palm Sunday Procession in Bucharest, calls it a moving confession of faith

“Palm Sunday Procession is prayer in procession and a gathering in motion,” His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel reminded the thousands of faithful who climbed the Patriarchal Hill on Saturday evening to commemorate the Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem. “This pilgrimage is a confession of faith in the crucified and risen Christ, but also an act of friendship…

Apr 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Faith prevails over ideology – Patriarch Daniel on Religious Education in schools

On Sunday, marking 35 years of episcopal ministry and the first feast day of Saint Liviu Galaction of Cluj, Patriarch Daniel spoke about the reintroduction of religious education in Romanian schools—a significant achievement of the Romanian Orthodox Church after the fall of communism, in which His Beatitude played an important role. The Patriarch of Romania…

Mar 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel marks 35 years as bishop: He strives day and night to fulfil his ministry to the highest degree possible

On Sunday, following the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel was honored on the occasion of his 35th anniversary of episcopal ministry. Before delivering the congratulatory message, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești presented the volume “The Church’s Work in Society in 2024,” authored by Patriarch Daniel. A Life of Episcopal…

Mar 10, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel welcomes first carolers of the year as “heralds of God’s merciful love”

On Wednesday evening, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received the first carolers of the year at the Patriarchal Residence. On this occasion, His Beatitude told the carolers that they are “heralds of God’s merciful love.” Four groups performed carols: The group from “Ion I. C. Brătianu” Secondary School in Bucharest, The “Saint Kyriake” Byzantine Choir from…

Dec 19, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel reflects on the Prophet Daniel: Protector of those far from home who keep their faith

Patriarch Daniel of Romania celebrated his name day on Tuesday, the feast day of the Prophet Daniel. Following the Te Deum service officiated by His Grace Bishop Paisie of Sinaia, His Beatitude remarked that the prophet “also appears as a protector of those far from home who preserve the faith of their people and their homeland.”…

Dec 18, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu