Patriarch of Romania

‘Virgin Mary’s Nativity should encourage all parents: those who have children, and those who wish for children,’ Patriarch Daniel says

During his homily on Friday, the Patriarch of Romania stressed that the Nativity of the Mother of God from barren and elderly, but also humble and praying parents should represent an encouragement to all parents who have children and for those who do not have but wish to give birth to children. His Beatitude Daniel,…

Sep 11, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

‘The Church most joyfully welcomes all young people in search for true freedom’, Patriarch Daniel says at ITO2017 opening ceremony

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed the thousands of Orthodox young people gathered Friday at the opening ceremony of the 2017 International Orthodox Youth Meeting (ITO) in Iasi. In his speech, the patriarch recalled that “the Church most joyfully welcomes all young people in search for true freedom”. The ceremony began with the presentation of the…

Sep 2, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

VIDEO | HB Patriarch Daniel arrives in Iaşi to participate in the opening ceremony of Orthodox Youth Meeting

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, landed Friday evening at the Iaşi International Airport to participate in the opening ceremony of the International Orthodox Youth Meeting ITO2017. His Beatitude was welcomed by the members of the episcopal assembly (Synod) of the Metropolis of Moldavia and Bukovina, led by His Eminence Metropolitan Teofan. Addressing those present…

Sep 2, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel addresses Orthodox youth: Only Jesus Christ gives man total freedom

“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” (Galatians 5:1) Address by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, to the participants in the International Orthodox Youth Meeting in Iaşi, 1–4 September 2017. The main theme for…

Sep 1, 2017Andrei Pau

9 inspirational quotes from Patriarch Daniel on how to relate to creation

The entire creation is made for sanctification and blessing. This is why we, who are baptised in the name of the Most Holy Trinity, must behave in the world in such a way as to bless and hallow the place we live in and take good care of God’s creation. Do not deform creation, do…

Sep 1, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch urges Romanians abroad to gratefully honour the confessors of Orthodox faith

On the Sunday of Romanian migrants, which will be celebrated this year on August 20, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, addresses the Romanian clergy and faithful living abroad, urging them to honour with gratitude the memory of all those who have professed Orthodox faith during difficult times. Please find below the…

Aug 17, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Homily by Patriarch Daniel on the Dormition of the Theotokos | “Virgin Mary is the living icon of the Church”

On Sunday, Patriarch Daniel said that the Mother of God is the living icon of the Church, who transports humans from the passing, earthly life to the eternal, heavenly life. His Beatitude delivered a homily referring to the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos during the Divine Liturgy celebrated at St George Chapel of…

Aug 17, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Seemingly unchangeable circumstances are changed, and seemingly incurable diseases are cured by the help of God – Patriarch Daniel

On Sunday, Patriarch Daniel of Romania said that the grace of God becomes more intense through strong faith, fervent prayer and sacrificial fasting. Therefore, he said reflecting on the day’s Gospel reading, by God’s help seemingly unchangeable circumstances are changed, and seemingly incurable diseases are cured. On August 13, His Beatitude offered his reflections on…

Aug 14, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

19 Patriarch Daniel spiritual quotes on fasting

When fast is accompanied with God-pleasing deeds, man is transformed into a light among people and a chosen vessel of God’s glory. We fast because we love Christ the Lord and we wish to nurture ourselves with the words of the Gospel, the words of the Scriptures, the words that we listen to during the…

Aug 8, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Through the Transfiguration God’s glory is conveyed to humans, Patriarch Daniel says

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel attended the Divine Liturgy celebrated on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord at St George chapel of his patriarchal residence during which he spoke about how God’s glory is conveyed to humans through the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. The Transfiguration is the feast of glory and joy, the feast…

Aug 7, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: The philanthropic work of the Church stems from the Gospel of Christ’s merciful love

In his homily delivered on the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said that we ought to give thanks to God for the gifts received and help, in our turn, those in need. The Patriarch of Romania offered his reflections on the Gospel passage from Matthew 14:14-22 read during the Divine Liturgy celebrated…

Jul 31, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu