Homilies

It is not enough to know the Creed. We must also pray for the unity of the Church, Patriarch Daniel says

On the seventh Sunday of Pascha, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel spoke about the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, a remembrance that makes the connection between the feast of the Ascension of the Lord and the Descent of the Holy Spirit. “The Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council taught and testified against the heresy of…

Jun 7, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel explains why, after the Resurrection, Christ never met those who hated or beat Him

At the Agape Vespers on the day of Holy Pascha, Patriarch Daniel noted that the Gospel shows us the crucified and risen Christ actively working and willing to meet those who believe in Him and love Him. “After His resurrection from the dead, Christ did not meet with those who hated Him or beat Him,…

Apr 27, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel points to Paschal service as icon of Universal Resurrection. We don’t hide the Cross

The Patriarch of Romania pointed to the Paschal vigil as an icon of the Universal Resurrection at the end of time and explained why this ceremony begins outside at night and why the Cross is displayed and not hidden since it was the object that caused Christ’s death. “The Resurrection of the Lord, or the…

Apr 27, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Honouring the Saviour with objects of great price must not be put in opposition to helping the poor

Speaking about the anointing of the Saviour’s feet with precious myrrh, Patriarch Daniel emphasised during his sermon on Palm Sunday that honouring God with objects or gestures of great price should not be put in opposition to helping the poor. The Patriarch of Romania recounted the Sunday Gospel passage, which recalls how the sister of…

Apr 18, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Jesus Christ overturns the logic of oppressive selfish power and brings the logic of humble beneficent ministry

On the 5th Sunday of Lent, Patriarch Daniel said that “the Saviour Jesus Christ overturns the logic of oppressive selfish power and brings the logic of humble beneficent or helpful ministry; not selfish dominion should be the rule for the disciples, but humble service.” “The way of thinking of the Saviour Christ is not of…

Apr 12, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: The Orthodox does not lock God in the church, but observes His sanctifying work in all creation

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel explained on Wednesday what is the “blessing of the Jordan” asked for during the great blessing of waters on Theophany Eve: it is the sanctifying work of God in His creation. Through His Baptism in the Jordan River, the Saviour sanctifies the whole world. “In conclusion, the Orthodox does not lock…

Jan 7, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: The service at the turn of the year is a bridge of gratitude and hope

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel marked the beginning of the New Year 2022 with a midnight service of thanksgiving including the Akathist Hymn to our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Friday. The Patriarch of Romania stressed that by constantly calling the saving name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Creator of the…

Jan 1, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

The Christmas Tree reminds us of the Tree of Life, Christ, rich with the gifts of the Holy Eucharist: Patriarch Daniel

“The Christmas Tree reminds us of the Tree of Life, with the many gifts of the Holy Eucharist. The Tree of Life – Christ. In the Holy Trinity icon painted by Andrey Rublyov, the Tree of Life is placed exactly behind the Son, meaning Christ, Who is blessing the content of the Chalice,” explained Patriarch…

Dec 25, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel: Offer Christ your most precious gifts, not only at Christmas but throughout life

On the Nativity of the Lord, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel urged the faithful to offer Christ their most precious gifts not only at Christmas but every day of their lives. The gifts of the faithful During his sermon on Christmas day, the Patriarch of Romania explained that Christ does not want us to bring gold,…

Dec 25, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Saint Andrew loves the Romanian people and helps Romanians everywhere to keep the faith received from him

“Saint Andrew the Apostle loves the Romanian people and helps the Romanian Orthodox Church and Romanians everywhere to keep the apostolic faith received from him,” the Patriarch of Romania said on Tuesday. His Beatitude spoke about the extended stay of the Apostle to the Romanians in Dobruja, about his discreet way of preaching, and how…

Dec 2, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel on heavenly powers: They have different qualities and ministries. They take human form to communicate more easily

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel referred to the qualities and ministries of the bodiless powers during his sermon at the Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence on the feast of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel on Monday. The Romanian Patriarch explained that the term ‘angels’ is generally used to refer to all heavenly bodiless powers, while…

Nov 9, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu