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Blessing Of The Shrine Of The Relics Of Saint John Chrysostom From The Chapel Of The Cathedral For The Nation’s Salvation

Today, 27 February 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church re-blessed, in the historical chapel of the Patriarchal Residence, the shrine of the relics of Saint John Chrysostom, from the Chapel of the Cathedral for the Nation’s Salvation. The Patriarch of Romania delivered a sermon in which he told those present how…

Feb 27, 2015basilica.ro

The First Day Of The Canon Of Saint Andrew The Cretan At The Patriarchal Cathedral

Monday, 23 February 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrated the Canon of Saint Andrew the Cretan within the Great Compline service. The canon celebration began at 16.00 hours, in the presence of hundreds of faithful. Because we are during the Lent period, the Primate of our Church was wearing black…

Feb 23, 2015basilica.ro

Lent – Offering Of The Man’s Love For God

Today, 22 February 2015, the Orthodox Church is on the Sunday of Adam’s Expulsion from the Paradise (beginning of the Lent with neither cheese). The evangelical pericope of Saint Matthew 6:14-21 was read in all Orthodox Churches. “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.…

Feb 22, 2015basilica.ro

A New Social Canteen Blessed By The Patriarch Of Romania

Today, 17 February 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church blessed the new social canteen of the deanery of district 2 Bucharest, assisted by a group of priests. His Grace Timotei Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, Mr. Neculai Ontanu, mayor of District 2 Bucharest, eparchial counsellor priests, as well…

Feb 17, 2015basilica.ro

Sunday Awful Judgement at the Patriarchal Cathedral

Today, 15 February 2015, the Orthodox Church is on the Sunday Awful Judgement. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral. Besides His Beatitude, His Grace Ieronim Sinaitul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch and His Grace Timotei Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest concelebrated…

Feb 15, 2015basilica.ro

The Patriarch Of Romania Licensed 12 Priests As Father Confessors

Today, 13 February 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church licensed twelve priests of the Archdiocese of Bucharest as father confessors. The religious service was celebrated in the historical chapel of the Patriarchal Residence dedicated to Saint Great Martyr George. To end with the celebration the Patriarch of Romania spoke to the…

Feb 13, 2015basilica.ro

Ranks Award In The Historical Chapel Of The Patriarchal Residence

Today, 9 February 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church awarded ranks to three priests of the Archdiocese of Bucharest. Rev Grigore Melnic – the new archpriest of Campina Deanery and Rev Mihaita Stroe – the new archpriest of South Ploiesti Deanery were awarded the ranks of iconom stavrofor, while deacon Valentin…

Feb 10, 2015basilica.ro

10 Years Of „Lumina” And 100 Years Since The Birth Of Patriarch Teoctist Marked At The Patriarchal Residence

Today, 7 February 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania received at the Patriarchal Residence the employees of the daily publication “Lumina Newspaper” on the occasion of the anniversary of 10 years of existence. On this occasion, the Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church delivered an anniversary speech entitled the First Decade of Christian Daily…

Feb 7, 2015basilica.ro

New Decisions of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church

On 5 and 6 February 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. We mention some of the decisions taken: -Approval of the new Regulations of the disciplinary canonical authorities and of the instances of judgement…

Feb 6, 2015basilica.ro

The Holy Synod Elected The Titular Hierarch For The Vacancy Of Bishop Of The Diocese Of Covasna And Harghita

On 5 and 6 February 2015, the working session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church is taking place at the Patriarchal Residence, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. On the first day, after opening the session, the meeting of the Holy Synod for the election of the new Bishop of…

Feb 5, 2015basilica.ro

Historical Event for the Faculty of Orthodox Theology of Bucharest

Today, 4 February 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania and the members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church blessed and inaugurated the new spaces of activity of “Patriarch Justinian” Faculty of Orthodox Theology of Bucharest. The event is part of the anniversary manifestations dedicated to the celebration on 4 February 2015,…

Feb 4, 2015basilica.ro