Patriarch of Romania

Patriarch Daniel: Christmas is a celebration of God’s humble and merciful love

“This feast is a celebration of God’s humble and merciful love shown in His eternal Son, who out of love for humankind and its salvation became exactly what He loved – a Man,” His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said during the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the patriarchal cathedral on the feast of the Nativity of the…

Dec 30, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania sends irenic letter on the feast of the Nativity of the Lord 2023

On the occasion of the feast of the Nativity of the Lord, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, sends an irenic letter to His Holiness Bartholomaios I, the Ecumenical Patriarch, and the other heads of Orthodox Autocephalous Churches. Full text: Bucharest, Nativity of the Lord, 2023 „Today the Virgin gives birth to…

Dec 21, 2023Sorin Ioniţe

Patriarch Daniel: Centenary of “King Ferdinand I” National Military Museum, opportunity to reflect on honouring our heroes

“The Centenary of the ‘King Ferdinand I’ National Military Museum is an opportunity to reflect on honouring Romanian heroes,” transmitted the Patriarch Daniel on Thursday. “The exhibition concept of the National Military Museum makes us contemporary with many of the events through which the Romanian people passed with bravery, courage and faith in God,” His…

Dec 8, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel urges support for young people’s aspirations in 2023 Romanian Youth Gala message

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed the participants in Romania’s Youth Gala held last Saturday in Târgu Jiu, the city bearing this year’s title of capital of Youth in Romania.  The Romanian Youth Gala took place on November 18, 2023, at the “Constantin Brancusi” University Auditorium in Targu Jiu, as organised by the Ministry of Family,…

Nov 23, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel inaugurates museum of ecclesiastical art exhibiting collection of German convert to Orthodoxy

Last week, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel inaugurated a museum of ecclesiastical art at the Patriarchal Palace in Bucharest. The exhibits belong to a collection of Peter and Monica Maria Peterson. The event was attended by patriarchal auxiliary bishops Varlaam of Ploiești and Paisie of Sinaia, patriarchal advisers, people of culture, as well as members of…

Nov 20, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Saints correct people’s mistakes, strengthen ties between countries. Pilgrimage is not wasted time

Patriarch Daniel’s sermon on the feast of Saint Demetrius the New focused on the meaning of the relationship between saints and believers, in general, and on how devotion to the Protector of Bucharest has helped and still helps the Church and society. Numerous believers participated in the patronal feast of the Patriarchal Cathedral, with more…

Nov 1, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Theotokos, Saints Demetrius are unquenchable torches to illuminate the lives of believers

At the reception ceremony of the holy relic of Saint Demetrius the Myrrh-Gusher and the wonderworking icon of Panagia Soumela, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed the pilgrims, noting that the Theotokos and both Saints Demetrius are unquenchable torches who illuminate the lives of believers. Patriarch Daniel’s message to pilgrims at celebrations of Saint Demetrius the…

Oct 25, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel sends message of compassion to Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has sent a message of compassion to Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem following the devastating event of 20 October 2023, which took place in the premises of St Porphyry’s Church in Gaza City, in which at least 18 people lost their lives. Integral message: Bucharest, 21 October 2023 His Beatitude THEOPHILOS…

Oct 21, 2023Alexandru Boboc

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel blesses residents at Christiana monastery home for the elderly

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel visited Christiana Monastery in Bucharest and the home of the elderly within the monastic settlement on Saturday morning. The visit of the Patriarch of Romania began at the “Descent of the Holy Spirit” church of the monastery, where he said, “we visit this monastery especially to meet the elderly who are…

Oct 21, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania: Church-Army cooperation is a beautiful and beneficial tradition

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed the participants at the Annual Convocation of the Romanian Armed Forces military chaplains, stressing the importance of cooperation between the Church and the Army. The event took place at the Palace of the Patriarchate in Bucharest on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Please find below the full text of Patriarch Daniel’s…

Oct 6, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges Romanians abroad to come back home

During a ceremony at the Patriarchal Cathedral marking the 16th anniversary as primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel noted the “unprecedented reality in the history of the Romanian people”: over 6 million Romanians have left Romania over the last 15-20 years. His Beatitude stated that “this unprecedented situation is a challenge…

Oct 4, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu