Patriarch of Romania

Patriarch Daniel: Romanian Orthodox Church remains the greatest philanthropist

At the annual meeting of the National Church Council Tuesday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said that the Romanian Orthodox Church is Romania’s most outstanding philanthropist in terms of social programs carried out last year. “It is essential to see the large number of works, and the sacrifice and generosity of our communities are also significant.…

Feb 15, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel prays for Romania’s national unity, peaceful coexistence and dignified cooperation with other peoples

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Monday officiated a Te Deum service at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, marking the 163rd anniversary of the Union of the Romanian Principalities. At the end of the service, the Patriarch reminded that on January 24, 1859, the works of the Electoral Assembly of Muntenia, which elected Prince Alexandru Ioan…

Jan 25, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

30 Quotes from Patriarch Daniel on Prayer

Without prayer, there is no Church and no Christian life, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel emphasized on the first day of 2022, a year when the Romanian Patriarchate pays homage to prayer in the Church’s life and the Christian’s life. “When we lose the joy and peace of the soul, it is a sure sign that…

Jan 19, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

2021 with Patriarch Daniel: Visits, events, and memorable messages

Although, for the most part, public events were affected by the pandemic, the agenda of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel was busy in 2021. He made fewer trips last year than before, but significant events took place under possible conditions. There were also official meetings and visits and resonant messages in various social contexts. Visit to…

Jan 14, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel blesses St Stylianos childcare centre in Urlați

On the second day of Christmas, on the feast of the Synaxis of the Most Holy Theotokos, the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church visited and consecrated a Church daycare centre in southeastern Romania. The St. Stylianos Children’s Day Centre in Urlați was initially inaugurated by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel in 2013. It was blessed…

Jan 12, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: The Orthodox does not lock God in the church, but observes His sanctifying work in all creation

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel explained on Wednesday what is the “blessing of the Jordan” asked for during the great blessing of waters on Theophany Eve: it is the sanctifying work of God in His creation. Through His Baptism in the Jordan River, the Saviour sanctifies the whole world. “In conclusion, the Orthodox does not lock…

Jan 7, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: The service at the turn of the year is a bridge of gratitude and hope

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel marked the beginning of the New Year 2022 with a midnight service of thanksgiving including the Akathist Hymn to our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Friday. The Patriarch of Romania stressed that by constantly calling the saving name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Creator of the…

Jan 1, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s Message for New Year 2022: VIDEO

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel wished good health and happiness, peace and joy in a video message for the New Year 2022. “On the occasion of the New Year 2022, we wish you all good health and happiness, peace and joy together with the traditional greeting: Happy New Year!”  Patriarch Daniel will officiate a service…

Dec 30, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

The Christmas Tree reminds us of the Tree of Life, Christ, rich with the gifts of the Holy Eucharist: Patriarch Daniel

“The Christmas Tree reminds us of the Tree of Life, with the many gifts of the Holy Eucharist. The Tree of Life – Christ. In the Holy Trinity icon painted by Andrey Rublyov, the Tree of Life is placed exactly behind the Son, meaning Christ, Who is blessing the content of the Chalice,” explained Patriarch…

Dec 25, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel: Offer Christ your most precious gifts, not only at Christmas but throughout life

On the Nativity of the Lord, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel urged the faithful to offer Christ their most precious gifts not only at Christmas but every day of their lives. The gifts of the faithful During his sermon on Christmas day, the Patriarch of Romania explained that Christ does not want us to bring gold,…

Dec 25, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian patriarch blesses carolers with Down Syndrome: “You have intensified the joy”

Patriarch Daniel received on Wednesday a group of young beneficiaries of Bucharest’s Down Plus Association. His Beatitude blessed the young people with Down Syndrome and told them they intensified the joy on the Patriarchate’s Hill. “You sang very beautifully and conveyed joy, as the song said, especially since we are here in Bucharest, which means…

Dec 24, 2021Ștefana Totorcea