Patriarch of Romania

Patriarch Daniel extends condolences to Greece over deadly train collision

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Wednesday extended condolences to the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece over the victims of a tragic accident involving the collision of two trains in the city of Larissa, in the centre of the country, which resulted in multiple deaths and injury to dozens of people. A passenger train and…

Mar 1, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Forgiveness is a condition to make a good beginning for Lent

On Cheesefare Sunday, when the Church remembers Adam’s Expulsion from Paradise, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel attended the Divine Liturgy at St George Chapel of his Patriarchal Residence. In his sermon, His Beatitude explained why forgiveness is one of the conditions to make a good beginning for Lent. “By forgiving our neighbours, we crucify our selfishness…

Feb 28, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

“Prayer of the elderly is the source of their wisdom”: 10 Patriarch Daniel quotes on the elderly

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church declared 2023 as a Solemn Year of the pastoral care of the elderly. Here are ten quotes by Patriarch Daniel on the elderly: Care for the elderly, children and the poor shows a people’s degree of civilization and the depth of Christian living. The New Testament makes…

Feb 10, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania: Message of solidarity and compassion after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, to the Patriarch of Antioch

Following the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday morning, the Patriarch of Romania has sent a message of compassion and solidarity to Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East. We reproduce the full text: Bucharest, 6 February 2023 His Beatitude JOHN X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, Your…

Feb 6, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch of Romania: Message of solidarity and compassion after Turkey earthquake, adressed to Ecumenical Patriarch

After the strong earthquake that strucked Turkey and Syria on Monday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania sends a message of solidarity and compassion, adressed to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: His Holiness BARTHOLOMEW, Archbishop of Constantinople – New Rome, Ecumenical Patriarch Your Holiness, With deep sorrow, we learned about the strong earthquake that occurred on 6…

Feb 6, 2023Sorin Ioniţe

Patriarch of Romania sends condolences after repose of Metropolitan John of Pergamon

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent condolences to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Thursday, over the repose of His Eminence Metropolitan John of Pergamon: Bucharest, 2 February 2023 His Holiness BARTHOLOMEW, Archbishop of Constantinople – New Rome, Ecumenical Patriarch Your Holiness, With sadness, we have learned of the passing from this world, today, the 2nd…

Feb 2, 2023Alexandru Boboc

Patriarch of Romania sends condolences after repose of Ecumenical Patriarch’s sister

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent condolences to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Thursday, over the repose of His Holiness sister, Zacharo Anastasiadou: Bucharest, January 18, 2023 His Holiness BARTHOLOMEW, Archbishop of Constantinople – New Rome, Ecumenical Patriarch Your Holiness, We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Your Holiness’ late sister Zacharo…

Jan 19, 2023Alexandru Boboc

Patriarch Daniel’s 2022: Visits, events, memorable addresses

The Patriarch of Romania did not make many visits in 2022, but His Beatitude’s concern for all key events and social concerns was evident in 2022, notably via the tangible acts he initiated or coordinated, the noteworthy addresses he delivered, and his prayers. Visit to Alba Iulia On October 15, the Patriarch of Romania participated…

Jan 16, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: The Creator comes to His creation / It is a celebration of a cosmic dimension

On the eve of the Theophany of the Lord, the Patriarch of Romania welcomed the clergy of the Patriarchal Cathedral at his patriarchal residence. His Beatitude spoke to them about the cosmic character of the celebration and about how important it is for the faithful to receive the priest on the feast’s eve. Patriarch Daniel…

Jan 13, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania: Revering and helping the elderly are expressions of spiritual and social maturity in community life

During a ceremony on New Year’s Day at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest when 2023 was officially proclaimed as Solemn Year of the pastoral care of the elderly and Commemorative Year of hymnographers and church chanters, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed the faithful, stressing that a community’s social maturity can be evaluated by the way…

Jan 12, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania sends condolences after repose of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent condolences to His Holiness Pope Francis on Saturday, over the repose of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: Bucharest, 31 December 2022 His Holiness Pope FRANCIS, Vatican City Your Holiness, With deep sorrow, we learned about the passing away from this world, after a long suffering that he endured with much courage, of…

Dec 31, 2022Iulian Dumitraşcu