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Benefit Concert at the National Library of Romania

With the blessing of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, the 5th edition of the Benefit Concert entitled “We sing carols by tradition” took place on Monday evening, 14 December 2015, at the National Library of Romania. The charity event, organized by the Orthodox Theological Students Association (OTSA), aimed at providing support for the activities…

Dec 14, 2015basilica.ro

The Romanian Patriarchate encourages volunteering

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, offered on Saturday, 12 December 2015, diplomas to 81 volunteers involved in the medical and social campaigns of the Romanian Patriarchate. The distinctions were granted for the social actions carried out until then, and, as a sign of encouragement for future actions. As a sign of appreciation the volunteers…

Dec 12, 2015basilica.ro

Blessing of the restored painting of St Spyridon the New Metropolitan Cathedral in Bucharest

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, officiated after the Divine Liturgy on Saturday, 12 December 2015, the blessing of the restored painting of the St Spyridon the New Metropolitan Cathedral in Bucharest, surrounded by an assembly of priests and deacons. His Grace Timotei of Prahova, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, who had officiated…

Dec 12, 2015basilica.ro

Patriarch Daniel has received an Honorary Doctorate from Titu Maiorescu University

Titu Maiorescu University in Bucharest awarded on Thursday, 10 December 2015, the honorary doctorate degree to His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, for the exceptional contribution to the development of the Church and assuming her role and importance in the life of today’s society. The festive event took place in the University…

Dec 10, 2015basilica.ro

40 Day Memorial Service after the Fire at Collective Club in Bucharest

With the blessing of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, His Grace Timotei of Prahova, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, officiated on Wednesday, 09 December 2015, the 40 day Memorial Service after the fire which took place at Collective Club in Bucharest, on 30 October 2015, following which 60 persons, mostly young people, tragically lost…

Dec 9, 2015basilica.ro

The first ambulance service in the Romanian Patriarchate was inaugurated in Bistrița

The first ambulance service of the Archdiocese of Vad, Feleac and Cluj was inaugurated on Tuesday, 08 December 2015, in Bistrița city, as Renașterea Radio informs. The unique project of the Romanian Patriarchate was founded by the Orthodox Philanthropy Association, and will provide transportation for the ill persons, who are not in a critical state,…

Dec 8, 2015basilica.ro

Saint Martyr Philotheia celebrated at Curtea de Argeş

On the Feast of St Martyr Philotheia, 07 December 2015, the Divine Liturgy was concelebrated at the Archdiocesan Cathedral in Curtea de Argeş by His Eminence Calinic, Archbishop of Argeș and Muscel, His Grace Visarion, Bishop of Tulcea, and His Grace Paisie of Lugoj, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Timişoara, surrounded by an assembly…

Dec 7, 2015basilica.ro

Patronal Feast Day of the Church of „Saint Nicholas” – Ghica in Bucharest

Today, 6 December 2015, the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates Saint Hierarch Nicholas. On this day, the church of “Saint Nicholas” – Ghica, university chapel in Bucharest, whose patron saint is Saint Nicholas, celebrated its patronal feast day. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, attended the Divine Liturgy celebrated by the priests of…

Dec 6, 2015basilica.ro

Cultural Artistic Show of „Saint Nicholas in the Middle of the Children” – 2015

Saturday, 5 December 2015, at 17.00 hours, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, attended the 7th edition of the cultural artistic show entitled “Saint Nicholas in the Middle of Children”, held at Michael the Brave National College of Bucharest. The show was held in two sections including three mini-concerts and three mini-plays…

Dec 5, 2015basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania Consecrated the Chapel of Jilava Penitentiary

Saturday, 5 December 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, and His Grace Timotei Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, consecrated Saint Hierarch Nicholas Chapel of Jilava Penitentiary, Ilfov South Deanery. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel showed in the sermon delivered at the end of the celebration that the consecration of…

Dec 5, 2015basilica.ro

ASCOR Music Group of Baia Mare City sung Christmas Carols for the Patriarch of Romania

Tuesday, 1 December 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church received the first carol singers of the year, the music group of the Christian Orthodox Students Association – Baia Mare branch. The singers sang traditional carols from Maramureş region. At the end, the Patriarch of Romania spoke about the importance of carols…

Dec 1, 2015basilica.ro