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A New Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest

Today, 30 October 2014, Rev Archimandrite Timotei Aioanei was ordained Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, in the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest. The Divine Liturgy and ordination as bishop were celebrated by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, together with a group of hierarchs as follows: His Eminence Casian, Archbishop of Lower Danube, His…

Oct 30, 2014basilica.ro

Blessing Of „Family” Cultural-Missionary Centre Within „Saint Pantelimon” House, County Of Ilfov

Today, 28 October 2014, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania blessed “Family” cultural-missionary centre within “Saint Pantelimon” House, county of Ilfov. Hierarchs, members of the Holy Synod, many priests, donors and benefactors attended the event. To end with, the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church spoke about the utility of the new cultural – missionary…

Oct 28, 2014basilica.ro

Working Session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church

Today, 28 October 2014, the working session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church was held under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. During the meeting, His Grace Varlaam Ploiesteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch delivered a synthesis of the activity the Romanian Patriarchate unfolded in the Solemn Eucharistic Year of the…

Oct 28, 2014basilica.ro

Visit of the Patriarch of Jerusalem to Romania

His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III, Patriarch of Jerusalem was in Romania from 24 – 27 October 2014. The visit was occasioned by the Feast of Saint Pious Dimitrios the New, Protector of Bucharest, and it took place at the invitation of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania. Friday, 24 October 2014 The Delegation of the…

Oct 28, 2014basilica.ro

Patriarch of Jerusalem and Patriarch of Romania at Victoria Palace

Monday evening, 27 October 2014, the Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Patriarch of Romania visited Victoria Palace. His Beatitude Theophilos and His Beatitude Daniel met Prime Minister Victor Ponta, and talked about the pilgrims who visit the Holy Land as well as about the beauty of the feast days in Bucharest. The delegation of the…

Oct 27, 2014basilica.ro

Feast of Saint Dimitrios the New – Protector of Bucharest, at the Romanian Patriarchate

Today, 27 October 2014, it is the celebration day of Saint Dimitrios the New, Protector of Bucharest, whose relics are in the Patriarchal Cathedral. On this occasion, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of Jerusalem and by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania. The following guest hierarchs celebrated together with…

Oct 27, 2014basilica.ro

The Patriarch Of Jerusalem At The Brancovean Church Of Saint George The New

Today, 26 October 2014, the church of “Saint George” received the visit of His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of Jerusalem. The event is so much the more important as almost over 300 years ago, a patriarch of Jerusalem, Hrisant Nottara, celebrated the consecration service of the place of worship. On this occasion, the Divine Liturgy…

Oct 26, 2014basilica.ro

Blessing Of „Saint Silvester” Residential Centre For Aged Persons Of Bucharest

Today, 26 October 2014, „Saint Silvester” residential centre for aged persons was blessed. The blessing service was celebrated by His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of Jerusalem, and by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, assisted by a group of priests and deacons. “The purpose of this settlement is to bring peace, joy and hope to…

Oct 26, 2014basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Patriarch of Romania at Cotroceni Palace

Today, 25 October 2014, His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of Jerusalem and His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania were received at Cotroceni, by the President of Romania, Mr. Traian Basescu. Following the proposal of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, His Beatitude Theophilos III was awarded the National Order of “Romania’s Star” in Great Cross degree on…

Oct 25, 2014basilica.ro

Way of the Saints Procession – 2014

Friday, 24 October 2014, the “Way of the Saints” Procession, organised every year on the Joy Hill, took place with the blessing of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. This year, the Icon with a particle of the Holy Cross wood embedded accompanied the relics of Saint Martyr Constantine Brancoveanu and the relics of Saint Pious Dimitrios…

Oct 24, 2014basilica.ro

The Patriarch Of Jerusalem Comes To Romania To Bring A Particle Of The Holy Cross Wood

From 24 – 27 October 2014, His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of Jerusalem, will be present at the feast of Saint Pious Dimitrios the New, Protector of Bucharest, at the invitation of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania. Friday, 24 October 2014, 12.30 hours, His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of Jerusalem will arrive in Bucharest,…

Oct 17, 2014basilica.ro