Patriarch of Romania

Every church is a Mount Tabor, Patriarch Daniel says

‘Every church that is beautifully adorned and full of the grace of the Most Holy Trinity is a mount Tabor,’ His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said on the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. During his homily on August 6, the Patriarch of Romania noted that the liturgical space of a church was prefigured by…

Aug 14, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

11 Meanigful Patriarch Daniel Quotes on Young People and the Church

Here’s a list of 11 meaningful quotes from Patriarch Daniel on young people and the Church. Young people are God’s gift for family and society. Children and young people need to be listened to and encouraged, but also supported and guided, especially when their sincere ideal meets the harsh reality of everyday social context, when…

Aug 12, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Patriarch Daniel inaugurates ‘Metropolitan Nifon’ House at St Callinicus of Cernica Social Centre

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Saturday, July 20, 2019 opened the ‘Metropolitan Nifon’ House of the Cultural & Social Centre of Saint Callinicus at Cernica Monastery. After celebrating the Divine Liturgy at the monastery’s St Nicholas Church, the Patriarch officiated a blessing service for the restored building named after Nifon Rusaila, the first Primate Metropolitan…

Jul 20, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania bestows highest distinction on Wimbledon Champion Simona Halep

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel awarded Wimbledon tennis champion Simona Halep the Romanian Patriarchate’s highest distinction during a private ceremony held on Thursday at the patriarchal residence in Bucharest. Simona received the Patriarchal Cross for laypersons after winning her second Grand Slam title. ‘Simona is for many young people today a symbol of diligence, perseverance and…

Jul 18, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

On World Social Media Day, Patriarch Daniel urges freedom and responsibility in digital communication

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a message on World Social Media Day urging freedom and responsibility in digital communication. Patriarch Daniel’s Message on World Social Media Day: full text Various online campaigns are being organized on June 30 to mark the World Social Media Day, platforms that are increasingly registering new users including in Romania.…

Jul 1, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Pavleia International Congress | We must today fulfil our vocation to be servants of the Gospel of the love of Christ

Message of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, addressed to the participants in the 25th edition of the events dedicated to Holy Apostle Paul, Veria, 25-29 June 2019.  Please find below the full text of His Beatitude’s message in English and Greek: Christ’s merciful and sacrificial love for human beings – source…

Jun 26, 2019Iulian Dumitraşcu

Patriarch of Romania addresses theology graduates: ‘Every one of you is a missionary’

The Patriarch of Romania on Monday met with three hundred graduate students of the ‘Patriarch Justinian’ Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest and reminded that every one of them is a missionary. The students took the Oath of Fidelity at the Patriarch Teoctist Aula of the Patriarchal Palace in the presence of Patriarch Daniel and…

Jun 26, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel sends an encouraging message to students who take national exams

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has sent an encouraging message to students in Romania taking national exams urging all priests to assist them during this stressful period with prayer, encouraging words and any other useful help. The eighth-grade students are taking the National Evaluation from June 18 to June 21, while this year’s National Baccalaureate session…

Jun 19, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel congratulates Basilica Media Centre for transmitting Holy Trinity’s love to the world

The Patriarch of Romania on Whit Monday pointed out the important missionary activity of the Basilica Media Centre during a meeting with the Patriarchate’s journalists held at the Patriarchal Palace. ‘We congratulate you for this holy, missionary work to transmit the love of the Most Holy Trinity to the world and to illumine people to…

Jun 18, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania consecrates St Spyridon Metropolitan Cathedral in Bucharest

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania on Whit Monday, June 17, consecrated St Spyridon’s Metropolitan Cathedral in Bucharest following extensive restoration works. Following the consecration service, the Patriarch offered distinctions to those who supported the restoration works. The consecration and the festal Divine Liturgy were attended by the personnel of the Patriarchate’s Basilica Media Centre,…

Jun 17, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania thanks, encourages and blesses blood donors

On World Blood Donor Day 2019, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a message to all blood donors conveying his gratitude, encouragement and blessing. In his message, the Patriarch of Romania refers to the social actions of the volunteers of the Chapel of the National Cathedral, particularly thanking them for supporting the Patriarchate’s campaign ‘Donate Blood.…

Jun 14, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu