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His Eminence Nicolae: „We must build for our Children a Parental Home and a Spiritual Home, which is the Church

On the 34th Sunday after Pentecost, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral by His Eminence Nicolae, Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of the Americas, assisted by a group of priests and deacons. After reading the text of the Gospel according to Saint Luke 15:11-32, His Eminence delivered a sermon in which he underlined the…

Feb 28, 2016basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania blesses the painting of St Great Martyr Dimitrios Church in Afumaţi

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, blessed on Sunday, 28 February 2016, the painting of the St Great Martyr Dimitrios church – Afumaţi II, Ilfov North Deanery. His Beatitude dedicated this church to St Hierarch Pahomius of Gledin, Bishop of Roman too, whose feast day is on April 14th. Before the blessing…

Feb 28, 2016basilica.ro

Sermon of the Patriarch of Romania on the Sunday of the Return of the Prodigal Son

Sermon of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on the Sunday of the Return of the prodigal Son (text reviewed on 28 February 2016) The soul is resurrected from spiritual death through repentance The 34th Sunday after Pentecost (return of the Prodigal Son), Luke 15:11-32: Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger…

Feb 28, 2016basilica.ro

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church opens its session in Bucharest

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church has opened its working session this morning, 25 February 2016, in the Synodal Hall of the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel chairs the Holy Synod in accordance to the Statutes of the Romanian Orthodox Church. In the introductory word addressed to the members of…

Feb 25, 2016basilica.ro

Beginning of the Triodion at the Patriarchal Cathedral

“Humble prayer is the foundation of the true spiritual love”, the Patriarch of Romania said today, 21 February 2016, in the sermon delivered for the faithful present in Patriarchal Cathedral. On this Sunday, the 33rd after Pentecost, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the place of worship located on the Hill of…

Feb 21, 2016basilica.ro

The Romanian Patriarch blesses the new building of the Deanery of District 6

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, consecrated on Thursday, 18 February 2016, the new headquarters of the Deanery of District 6, Bucharest. Along, with His Beatitude also served His Grace Timotei of Prahova, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest. The priests from the 6th District of Bucharest, the staff of the Deanery, as well…

Feb 18, 2016basilica.ro

The Romanian Patriarch receives pilgrims of the Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, received on Thursday, 18 February 2016, at the Patriarchal Residence, (the visit of) His Eminence Ioachim, Archbishop of Roman and Bacău, together with priests, young people and faithful undertaking a pilgrimage in Bucharest. The Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church addressed a word and blessed the…

Feb 18, 2016basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania at “Vatra Luminoasă” Parish in Bucharest

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, was present on Sunday, 14 February 2016, at the Vatra Luminoasă in Bucharest. His Beatitude participated at the Divine Liturgy officiated by Rev. Ioan Popescu, Archpriest of the 6th Deanery , by Rev. Ovidiu Laurenţiu Stegăruş, Vicar of the Parish The Dormition of the Mother of…

Feb 14, 2016basilica.ro

Eparchial Assembly of the Archdiocese of Bucharest

Saturday, 13 February 2016, the working session of the Eparchial Assembly of the Archdiocese of Bucharest was held at the Patriarchal Residence, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. His Grace Varlaam Ploieşteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, His Grace Ieronim Sinaitul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, and His…

Feb 13, 2016basilica.ro

The Ambassador of Greece visits the Romanian Patriarchate

His Beatitude Daniel, the Romanian Patriarch, received on Thursday, 11 February 2016, at the Patriarchal Residency, the visit of His Excellency Mr. Grigorios Vassiloconstandakis, the Ambassador of Greece in Romania. Subjects related to the life of the Romanian Orthodox Church as well as aspects regarding the relation between the two Orthodox sister Churches were discussed…

Feb 11, 2016basilica.ro

Presentation visit of the Ambassador of Israel to Bucharest at the Romanian Patriarchate

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, received the Ambassador of Israel to Bucharest, Her Excellency Mrs. Tamar Samash, on a presentation visit, at the Patriarchal Residence, on 10 February 2016. The Ambassador thanked for the reception and expressed her joy for returning back to Romania on a new diplomatic mission, after 25 years. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel…

Feb 10, 2016basilica.ro