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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

Visit at the memorial house of Patriarch Teoctist in Tocileni, Botoșani County

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, visited on Sunday, 08 November 2015, the memorial house of Patriarch Teoctist in Tocileni, Botoșani County. Together with His Beatitude were also present His Eminence Teofan, Metropolitan of Moldova and Bucovina, and other hierarchs of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The Patriarch of Romania has been welcomed by many faithful…

Nov 8, 2015basilica.ro

Thousands of faithful were present at the Divine Liturgy officiated by the Patriarch of Romania at Zosin Monastery

Thousands of faithful were present on Sunday, 08 November 2015, at the Divine Liturgy officiated by the His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, at Zosin Monastery, in Botoșani County. The service was officiated in the outdoor altar within the monastic settlement. The following hierarchs also concelebrated: His Eminence Teofan, Metropolitan of Moldova and Bucovina; His…

Nov 8, 2015basilica.ro

The Church of Zosin Monastery was consecrated

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, consecrated on Sunday, 08 November 2015, the church of the Zosin Monastery, assisted by an assembly of hierarchs of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Thousands of faithful as well as local officials were present the event. The following hierarchs also concelebrated: His Eminence Teofan, Metropolitan of Moldova and Bucovina; His…

Nov 8, 2015basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania at Zosin Monastery

From 6-8 November 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania is paying a pastoral visit to the Metropolitanate of Moldova and Bucovina. Saturday night, 7 November 2015, the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church arrived at Zosin Monastery. There, His Beatitude was met by many young people dressed in national costumes, as well as by…

Nov 7, 2015basilica.ro