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The Patriarch of Romania at Ghighiu Monastery

Today, 21 June 2015, the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, the Patriarch of Romania visited the monastic community of Ghighiu Monastery, county of Prahova, where he participated in the Divine Liturgy. To end with the celebration, the Patriarch of Romania spoke about the spiritual teaching of the evangelical pericope of the Gospel according to Matthew 6:22-23,…

Jun 21, 2015basilica.ro

The Message of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, addressed to the World Council of Churches Faith and Order plenary Commission meeting

The Message of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, addressed to the World Council of Churches Faith and Order plenary Commission meeting, the Social and Pastoral Centre Holy Cross, Caraiman Monastery, Buşteni, Romania, 17-24 June 2015: Dear General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, Dear Moderator of Faith and Order Commission,…

Jun 18, 2015basilica.ro

Secretary General of the World Council of Churches in Romania

Today, 17 June 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church received His Excellency Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, secretary general of the World Council of Churches, (WCC) in the Museum of the Patriarchs, at the Patriarchal Residence. Before visiting the Romanian Patriarchate, the delegation who accompanied the secretary general of the WCC…

Jun 17, 2015basilica.ro

Romanian Saints Sunday at the Patriarchal Cathedral

The Romanian Orthodox Church established, by the Holy Synod decree of 1992, that the second Sunday after the Descent of the Holy Spirit should be the Romanian Saints’ Sunday. On this occasion, today, 14 June 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral, together with Assistant Bishops Varlaam…

Jun 14, 2015basilica.ro

Fathers Confessors Licensed At The Historical Chapel Of The Patriarchal Residence

Today, 10 June 2015, eleven priests of the Archdiocese of Bucharest were licensed fathers confessors. The religious service was celebrated by the Patriarch of Romania in the historical chapel of “Saint Great Martyr George” of the Patriarchal Residence, after the clergy passed the proper examination. The Sacrament of the Holy Confession is the mystery of…

Jun 10, 2015basilica.ro

Ambassador Of The Russian Federation On A Visit To The Romanian Patriarchate

On 10 June 2015, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received, at his Patriarchal residence, His Excellency Mr Oleg Makghinov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Romania. Ambassador Oleg Makghinov thanked for reception and expressed his hope to intensify, at international level, the collaboration between the factors in charge with the promotion of peace and stability in…

Jun 10, 2015basilica.ro

President Of The National Assembly Of Bulgaria On A Visit To The Romanian Patriarchate

On 9 June 2015, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received at the patriarchal residence of Bucharest a delegation of the National Assembly of Bulgaria, headed by president Tsetska Tsacheva, who was paying an official visit to Romania. Aleksandar Filipov, extraordinary and plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria in Bucharest was also present. Tsatska Tsacheva thanked…

Jun 9, 2015basilica.ro

The Patriarch Of Romanian Consecrated The Church Of „Saint Virgin Mary”

Today, 7 June 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church consecrated the parish church of “Saint Virgin Mary”, deanery district 3, Bucharest, assisted by a group of priests and deacons. To end with the consecration service, the Patriarch of Romania underlined the fact that the Church celebrates all the saints together on…

Jun 7, 2015basilica.ro

Prize Award Ceremony Of The Winners Of The „Religious Education” National Didactic Materials Contest – Tradition And Topicality

Today, 7 June 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church awarded, at the Patriarchal Residence, the winners the „Religious Education” National Didactic Materials Contest – tradition and topicality. His Beatitude delivered a congratulatory speech in which he thanked the winners for their involvement in the education of the youth: “We congratulate you…

Jun 7, 2015basilica.ro

Intensification of the social mission and defence of the church unity

On 3 and 4 June 2015, the working session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church was held at the Patriarchal Residence under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. Here are some of the decisions adopted: – Enrolling of Saint Pious Paisie Aghioritul in the calendar of the Romanian Orthodox Church from…

Jun 4, 2015basilica.ro

The Holy Synod Elected the New Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Sibiu

On 3 and 4 June 2015, the working session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church was held at the Patriarchal Residence, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. Wednesday, 3 June 2015, the first day of the working session, the new Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Sibiu was elected. On…

Jun 3, 2015basilica.ro