Patriarch of Romania

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Address of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, at the Solemn session with the participation of the Primates and Delegations of the Autocephalous Orthodox Churches, Moscow, 2 December 2017: We are in Moscow today to mark together the 100th anniversary of the restauration of the patriarchate in the Russian Orthodox Church (1917-2017).…

Dec 2, 2017Gheorghe Anghel

Russian Patriarch Kirill welcomes the delegation of the Romanian Patriarchate in Moscow

On Saturday, Russian Patriarch Kirill welcomed the delegation of the Romanian Patriarchate, headed by Patriarch Daniel, at the Hall of the Throne of Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow. The plane bringing the Romanian delegation landed on Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport at 11:05, local time. The Patriarch of Romania is attending the celebrations marking the…

Dec 2, 2017Gheorghe Anghel

Romanian Patriarch Daniel arrives in Russia on historic visit

Saturday morning, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, arrived in Russia for the celebration of the centenary of the restoration of the Russian Patriarchate. The plane bringing the Romanian delegation landed on Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport at 11:05, local time. Patriarch Daniel was welcomed by a delegation of the Russian Orthodox Church including Metropolitan Veniamin of  Orenburg…

Dec 2, 2017Gheorghe Anghel

Patriarch Daniel pays historic visit to Russia at the invitation of Patriarch Kirill

A delegation of the Romanian Patriarchate, headed by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, will visit Russia on 2-5 December 2017 to attend the events marking the centenary of the restoration of the Russian Patriarchate and the Local Council of 1917-1918. Patriarch Daniel’s participation at the events organized by the Moscow Patriarchate was one of the topics…

Dec 1, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Ambassador of Belarus in Romania pays presentation visit to His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel

Thursday, 23 November 2017, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, welcomed His Excellency the Ambassador of Belarus to Romania, Mr. Andrey M. Grinkevich, at his patriarchal residence in Bucharest. Patriarch Daniel expressed his joy over the appointment of Mr. Andrey Grinkevich as Ambassador to Romania asking God to bless His Excellency’s mission…

Nov 24, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel meets with the resigning Armenian Ambassador to Romania

Wednesday, 22 November 2017, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, welcomed His Excellency the resigning Armenian Ambassador to Romania, Mr Hamlet Gasparian, at his patriarchal residence in Bucharest. Ambassador Hamlet Gasparian was accompanied by His Grace Bishop Datev Hagopian on behalf of the Armenian Church in Romania. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel appreciated…

Nov 23, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: The Mother of God is the example of preparation for the reception of Christ in our souls

In his Tuesday homily delivered at the Divine Liturgy, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel urged the faithful to follow the example offered by the Mother of God as for the preparation to receive Christ in their souls and homes. On the Feast of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos, His Beatitude Daniel,…

Nov 21, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

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