Patriarch of Romania

Romanian Patriarch Daniel sends message of sympathy over Greece flash floods

As a sign of sympathy to those seriously affected by the torrential rainfall in Attica region, near Athens, Greece, and by the flash flooding, which killed at least 16 people, and injured more than 20 persons, causing great material damage, the Romanian Patriarchate addresses the Greek people with a message of solidarity on behalf of…

Nov 17, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Patriarch Daniel opens exhibition dedicated to temples and synagogues in Romania at the Patriarchal Palace

On Thursday, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, opened the photography exhibition entitled Temples and Synagogues in Romania: Jewish, national and universal heritage, organized at the Europa Christiana Hall of the Palace of the Patriarchate. The exhibition includes twenty-five photography roll-up banners depicting temples and synagogues in Romania with additional data about…

Nov 16, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Romanian Gendarmerie contributes to the promotion of love for our homeland and nation

Thursday His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel attended the Romanian Gendarmerie Military Council meeting held at the Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace in Bucharest, saying that the Gendarmerie contributes to the promotion of love for our homeland and nation. The patriarch also pointed to the good cooperation between the Church and the Gendarmerie. “We greatly appreciate…

Nov 10, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

‘The Holy Angels are images of God’s holiness and righteousness,’ Patriarch Daniel says

In his homily delivered Wednesday on the feast of Saints Michael and Gabriel Archangels, Romanian Patriarch Daniel noted that the holy angels reflect God’s glory and proclaim it to humans. His Beatitude added that the angels are images of God’s holiness, righteousness, and kindness. The Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church referred to Christian life…

Nov 9, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Un symbole de la foi des Roumains de l’Europe Occidentale – la Cathédrale métropolitaine de Paris

Le message de Sa Béatitude Daniel, le Patriarche de l’Eglise Orthodoxe Roumaine, à l’occasion de l’anniversaire de 125 ans depuis la consécration de l’Eglise Roumaine de Paris, la Cathédrale métropolitaine des „Saints Archanges Michel, Gabriel et Raphael”, Paris, France, dimanche, le 5 novembre 2017 : La communauté orthodoxe roumaine de Paris, de France et de l’Europe…

Nov 5, 2017Gheorghe Anghel

Call to prayer for the New York terror attack victims

Acknowledging with great concern that more and more innocent people are becoming victims of fanatical terrorist attacks, it is necessary to intensify our prayers for the cessation of hatred and violence that cause panic and insecurity in society. Let us pray to God especially on this Saturday and Sunday (November 4-5) for the rest of…

Nov 4, 2017Gheorghe Anghel

Patriarch Daniel hands over holy relics of St Seraphim to rector of St Nicholas Church in Bucharest

During a ceremony at the patriarchal residence on Thursday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel handed over the reliquary containing a particle of the holy relics of Saint Seraphim of Sarov to Rev. Eugeniu Rogoti, rector of St Nicholas – Tabacu Church in Bucharest. Last week, His Beatitude Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia, visited Romania…

Nov 3, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Exclusive Interview | Patriarch Daniel speaks about the mission of the Church in the past 10 years

On his tenth anniversary of patriarchal ministry, His Beatitude Daniel gave an interview to the Patriarchate’s Herald of Orthodoxy. In this interview, the patriarch was asked to present the main blessings received from God in the last decade, but also the obstacles he has faced in his endeavours. In his answer, Patriarch Daniel expresses his joy for…

Nov 1, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox Primates attend Doxology on Patriarch Daniel’s 10th enthronement anniversary

Saturday His Eminence Teofan, Metropolitan of Moldavia and Bukovina, officiated a Doxology at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest to celebrate the 10th anniversary of patriarchal ministry of His Beatitude Daniel. The event was attended by Their Beatitudes Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Russia, Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, Metropolitan Rastislav of Czech Lands and Slovakia,…

Oct 28, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Teofan: “A tireless patriarch for the Church and his people”

Speech presented by Teofan, Metropolitan of Moldova and Bucovina, in the Patriarchal Cathedral on Saturday, 28 October 2017, 9:30 am, after the Te Deum service at the 10th anniversary of His Beatitude Daniel as Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church: The 10th anniversary of patriarchal ministry of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel is a good opportunity…

Oct 28, 2017Sorin Ioniţe

Confessing the Orthodox Faith through Church Music 

The Address of His Beatitude DANIEL, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, delivered for the finals of the Church Music National Festival-Contest Praise the Lord!, 10th edition, the Patriarchal Palace – Bucharest, Friday, 27 October 2017: The 10th (anniversary) edition of the Church Music National Festival-Contest Praise the Lord! calls us to thank God for…

Oct 27, 2017Iulian Dumitraşcu