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An urge to be faithful to Christ and His Church – Co-responsibility and co-operation

In the context of today’s society, marked by secularization, uncertainty and a lack of mobilizing ideals, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, underlines the importance of the mission of the Church, which has to harmonize the word of preaching and catechesis with charity work, by practical helping, active and consolatory presence amid people. The Romanian…

Nov 26, 2015basilica.ro

„Choose the School!” Educational Project Coming to a Close

Tuesday, 24 November 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, attended the closing festivity of Choose the School! educational project. The event was held at “Dumitru Staniloae” National Centre of Continuous Formation in Bucharest. During the festivity, where His Grace Varlaam Ploieșteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, was also present, the purposes…

Nov 24, 2015basilica.ro

The Autumn Session of the Pastoral and Missionary Conference of the Priests of the Archdiocese of Bucharest

Under the title 2015 – Commemorative year of St John Chrysostom and of the Great Spiritual Shepherds within the Eparchies, the autumn session of the pastoral and missionary conference of the priests from Bucharest and Ilfov County took place in the Great Hall of the National Opera of Bucharest, on Monday, 23 November 2015. The…

Nov 23, 2015basilica.ro

Covetousness causes man’s decline and alienation

Orthodox Christians celebrated last Sunday, 22 November 2015, the 26th Sunday after Pentecost. On this day, the Orthodox Church has established the Gospel reading from Luke 12:16-21, which presents the Parable of the rich fool: Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. And he thought…

Nov 22, 2015basilica.ro

The United States Ambassador to Romania in presentation visit at the Romanian Patriarchate

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, received the presentation visit of His Excellency Hans Klemm, United States Ambassador to Romania, at the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest, on Wednesday, 18 November 2015. The US Ambassador underlined the fact that it is for the first time in his entire career when he carries out his diplomatic mission…

Nov 18, 2015basilica.ro

The 25th Sunday after Pentecost at the Romanian Patriarchate

On 15 November 2015, the Orthodox Church is on the 25th Sunday after Pentecost. On this day, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, together with His Grace Timotei Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, assisted by a group of priests…

Nov 15, 2015basilica.ro

Gratitude for social–philanthropic activity unfolded at the Chapel of the National Cathedral

On 13 November 2015, feast of Saint John Chrysostom, the third dedication day of the Chapel of the National Cathedral, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, has been in the middle of the faithful present at the chapel and awarded church diplomas and distinctions to several benefactors and supporters of social–philanthropic activities…

Nov 14, 2015basilica.ro

Message of compassion and solidarity towards the French people

With much grief and sorrow in our soul, we pray for the victims of the terrible terrorist attacks which took place in Paris Friday evening, 13 November 2015. May the All-merciful God rest the souls of the departed in His peace and love, and may He console the bereaved families and grant good health to…

Nov 14, 2015basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania prayed for the victims of the fire in Bucharest

The Patriarch of Romania prayed on Friday, 13 November 2015, for those departed to the Lord due to the fire at Collective Club in Bucharest. The prayers have been offered within the Divine Liturgy officiated in the Parekklesion (Chapel) of the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral. The remembrance of the victims of the fire which took…

Nov 13, 2015basilica.ro

The Vernissage of the Exhibition of “Saint John Chrysostom – the Lyre of the Holy Spirit”

This evening, 12 November 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, was present at the vernissage of “Saint John Chrysostom – Lyre of the Holy Spirit” exhibition of manuscripts and old books, held at the Holy Synod Library, in the precincts of Antim Monastery in Bucharest. On this occasion, His Beatitude Patriarch…

Nov 12, 2015basilica.ro

The Palestinian Tourism Minister visited the Romanian Patriarchate

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, met on Wednesday, 11 November 2015, the Palestinian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Mrs. Rula Ma’ayah and His Excellency Mr. Fuad Kokaly, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Palestine to Romania. The Palestinian Minister thanked His Beatitude for the reception and expressed her wish to intensify the cooperation with…

Nov 11, 2015basilica.ro