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Prize Award Festivity at the Romanian Patriarchate

To end with the Divine Liturgy celebrated today, 21 May 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, awarded the winners of the National Contest of mini-projects with missionary philanthropic character entitled “Hands stretched out to accomplish the commandments of God” as well as the winners of the National Contest of the “Orthodox Icon – Light…

May 21, 2015basilica.ro

Historical Dedication Day Of The Patriarchal Cathedral

The feast of the Ascension of the Lord and of Saints Great Emperors just like the Apostles Constantine the Great and his mother Helen is celebrated Thursday, 21 May 2015, in the Orthodox Church. On this occasion, the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest celebrated its historical dedication day, the place of worship having been under the…

May 21, 2015basilica.ro

Metropolitan Synod at the Patriarchal Residence

Today, 20 May 2015, the Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolitanate of Muntenia and Dobrudgea met at the Patriarchal Residence of Bucharest under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Daniel, Archbishop of Bucharest, Metropolitan of Muntenia and Dobrudgea, Locum Tenens of the throne of Caesarea of Cappadocchia and Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. “We thought that…

May 20, 2015basilica.ro

Shrine of the relics of Saint Pious Efrem the New Blessed

Today, 20 May 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church blessed the shrine of particles of the relics of Saint Pious Martyr Efrem the New. The blessing service was held in the historical chapel of “Saint Great Martyr George” of the Patriarchal Residence in the presence of His Grace Varlaam Ploiesteanul, Assistant…

May 20, 2015basilica.ro

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