Patriarch of Romania

Romanian patriarch says Resurrection is central truth at midnight Easter service: full homily

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church said the Resurrection of Christ is the central truth of Christian faith, in his homily delivered at the midnight Pascha service in Bucharest. Addressing thousands of faithful gathered for the Resurrection service on Holy Saturday night, the Patriarch of Romania underlined that the Resurrection is not a symbolic…

Apr 13, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarch mourns death of football figure Mircea Lucescu

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church expressed “deep sorrow” at the death of Mircea Lucescu, describing him as a distinguished figure of Romanian and international sport, in a message of condolence released on Tuesday. In his statement, the Patriarch of Romania highlighted Lucescu’s dedication, professionalism and contribution to promoting the values of…

Apr 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s Easter message urges paschal joy and prayer for world peace

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church urged believers to show the joy of Christ’s Resurrection and to pray for peace in the world, in his pastoral message for Holy Pascha 2026, the most important feast of the Christian calendar. In his video message, the Patriarch of Romania emphasised that the Resurrection of…

Apr 8, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Raising of Lazarus prefigures Christ’s Resurrection and final judgment

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church delivered a message of spiritual renewal and hope to thousands of faithful gathered on Saturday afternoon for the Palm Sunday procession in Bucharest. Addressing pilgrims who took part in the annual event marking the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, the Patriarch of Romania described Lazarus…

Apr 6, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel on St Mary of Egypt: Repentance and prayer transform sinners into Saints

“Prayer united with repentance and fasting helps sinners become saints, as shown in the life of Saint Mary of Egypt,” His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church said. The Patriarch took part on Sunday in the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the historic Chapel of the Holy Great Martyr George at the Patriarchal Residence.…

Mar 31, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel praises families and promotes March for Life on Annunciation Feast

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church highlighted the blessing of families, especially those who give birth to or adopt children, in his homily for the Feast of the Annunciation on Wednesday. “On this day of the Annunciation in particular, we greatly value God’s blessing upon all families, and especially upon families who…

Mar 26, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Virgin Mary honoured as ‘living icon of the Church, obedient to God in humility’, Patriarch Daniel says

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church said on Wednesday that the Mother of God holds a central place in the history of humanity’s salvation, describing her as “a living icon of the Church, obedient to God in humility”. He underlined that the Feast of the Annunciation marks “the beginning of our salvation…

Mar 26, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Prayer united with fasting is liberating and powerful against passions and illness, says Romanian Patriarch Daniel

“Prayer united with fasting is necessary, living and powerful, liberating from passions, unclean spirits, illness and weakness,” His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church said on Sunday. In his homily delivered at the historic Chapel of the Holy Great Martyr George within the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest, Patriarch Daniel highlighted the contrast between…

Mar 24, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel holds Trisagion for Georgian Patriarch Ilia II on day of funeral

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church officiated a Trisagion service on Sunday at the Chapel of the Great Martyr George within the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest, in memory of Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia. The Patriarch of Romania offered prayers for the repose of the soul of the Primate of the Georgian…

Mar 24, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriach Daniel: Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia – A Wise and Humble Spiritual Shepherd

His Beatitude Father Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, issued a message on the occasion of the funeral of His Beatitude Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church, held on Sunday in Tbilisi. The Primate of the Church of Romania stated that Patriarch Ilia II “guided with wisdom and steadfastness the faithful Georgian…

Mar 22, 2026basilica.ro

Patriarch Daniel expresses deep sorrow after repose of Georgian Patriarch Ilia II

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, issued a message of condolence on Tuesday evening following the passing of His Beatitude Ilia II, Patriarch of Georgia. The Primate of the Romanian Church refers to Patriarch Ilia II as “a venerable personality of contemporary Orthodoxy and a steadfast confessor of the faith, who shepherded…

Mar 17, 2026Ștefana Totorcea