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The Patriarch of Romania at Samurcasesti Monastery, County of Ilfov

Today, 17 May 2015, the 6th Sunday after Easter, also called of the Born blind man, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church visited the monastic community of Samurcasesti Monastery, in Ciorogarla locality, county of Ilfov, where he participated in the Divine Liturgy. To end with the celebration, the Patriarch of Romania delivered…

May 17, 2015basilica.ro

Feast of the Descent of the Holy Spirit at the Romanian Patriarchate

Today, 31 May 2015, the Orthodox Christians celebrate the Descent of the Holy Spirit, feast also known as Pentecost. The church history mentions the feast as the time of the Descent of the Holy Spirit as fire tongues over the Saints Apostles, as we learn from the apostolic pericope read today at the Divine Liturgy,…

May 14, 2015basilica.ro

Sunday of the Samaritan Woman at the Patriarchal Cathedral

On the 5th Sunday of the Lent, also called of the Samaritan Woman, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest, together with His Grace Timotei Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, assisted by priests and deacons. After reading the Evangelical pericope which presents us…

May 10, 2015basilica.ro

The Patriarch Of Romania At The Reception Organised By The Presidential Administration Of The Europe Day

This Saturday, 9 May 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania attended the reception organised by the Presidency of Romania at Cotroceni Palace on the occasion of the Europe Day. The day of 9 May has multiple significances for Romania. This year it is 65 years since laying the foundations of the European Union, 70…

May 9, 2015basilica.ro

Blessing For The Social Eparchial Counsellors Of The Country

Today, 8 May 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church received at the Patriarchal Residence the social eparchial counsellors from all over the country. The Patriarch of Romania blessed them and spoke about the responsibility they must have for their fellow beings in distress: “Any work or social philanthropic programme must have…

May 8, 2015basilica.ro

Prize Award Of The Winners Of „Rev Academician Dumitru Staniloae” Contest Of Theology

Today, 5 May 2015, the winners of the contest of theology entitled “Rev Academician Dumitru Staniloae” were awarded prizes in the Patriarchal Residence, by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. They received diplomas and money. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a speech, congratulated the winners and spoke about the personality of Rev…

May 5, 2015basilica.ro

The Conference Entitled „Dogmatic Unity and National Specific Features of the Church Painting”

Today, 4 May 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania opened the working session of the national conference entitled “Dogmatic unity and national specific features of the church painting”. The event is held at “Dumitru Staniloae” National Centre of Continuous Formation of Bucharest. The theme of the 3rd edition is the “Activity of the church…

May 4, 2015basilica.ro

National Symposium of Christian Pedagogy

Today, 28 April 2015, the session of the national symposium of Christian Pedagogy on the theme “Landmarks of Christian Education in the Theology of Saint John Chrysostom, Updated in the Relationship Church – Family – School in the Contemporary Context” began at the “Dumitru Staniloae” national centre for continuous formation of Bucharest, and it will…

Apr 28, 2015basilica.ro

The Myrrh Bearing Women Are Models For All The Religious Women

Today, 26 April 2015, the Orthodox Church is on the 3rd Sunday after Easter (of the Myrrh Bearing Women). The Evangelical pericope of Saint Evangelist Mark (15:43-47; 16:1-8) was read at the Divine Liturgy in all the Orthodox churches. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church delivered a sermon in the historical chapel…

Apr 26, 2015basilica.ro

Feast Of Saint Great Martyr George At The Historical Chapel Of The Patriarchal Residence

Today, 23 April 2015, the Orthodox Church celebrates Saint Great Martyr George. On this holiday, the historical chapel of the Patriarchal Residence celebrated one of its protectors, Saint Great Martyr George. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Grace Timotei Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, assisted by a group of priests and…

Apr 23, 2015basilica.ro

Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Romanian Patriarchate

Thousands of faithful present at the Joy Hill of Bucharest received the Holy Light brought from Jerusalem in front of the Patriarchal Residence. The Resurrection of the Lord service was celebrated here by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, together with His Grace Timotei Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest,…

Apr 12, 2015basilica.ro