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Patriarch Daniel welcomes new Spanish Ambassador José Antonio Hernández Pérez-Solórzano on presentation visit

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received His Excellency Mr José Antonio Hernández Pérez – Solórzano, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain in Romania, on a presentation visit at the patriarchal residence on Thursday, January 26, 2023. The Spanish Ambassador thanked for the opportunity to meet the Patriarch of Romania and highlighted that Romania is a…

Jan 31, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel meets President of Republic of Moldova’s Parliament

On Thursday, January 19, 2023, Mr Igor Grosu, President of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, Mr Ion-Marcel Ciolacu, President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Romanian Parliament, and Mr Nicolae-Ionel Ciucă, Prime Minister of the Government of Romania, met at with His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania at the Romanian Patriarchate to…

Jan 19, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod resolutions: Timisoara will host Int’l Orthodox Youth Meeting / New saints added to church calendar

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church held a working session at Patriarch Teoctist Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel chaired the meeting on Friday, October 28, 2022. The main resolutions of the Holy Synod include the following: The Holy Synod approved the proposal of the Metropolitan Synod of the…

Oct 31, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel meets Georgian Ambassador on farewell visit

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received the farewell visit of His Excellency Mr Nikoloz Nikolozishvili, Ambassador of Georgia to Bucharest, at the patriarchal residence on October 20, 2022. The Georgian Ambassador thanked the Patriarch of Romania for the warm welcome at the conclusion of his diplomatic mission in Bucharest and expressed his delight that the signing…

Oct 21, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel meets Croatia’s Ambassador to Romania

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed Her Excellency Marija Kapitanović, Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia in Bucharest, at his patriarchal residence on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. The Ambassador expressed gratitude for finally getting to visit the Patriarch of Romania, a significant figure in Romanian society, despite the delay caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak. Her…

Oct 19, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel meets the new Israeli Ambassador to Romania

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church welcomed His Excellency Mr Reuven Azar, the State of Israel’s ambassador to Romania, at the patriarchal residence on October 12, 2022. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel complimented Ambassador Azar’s extensive diplomatic work and emphasised the positive ties between Israel and Romania. The pilgrimages to the Holy Land…

Oct 12, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel meets Italy’s new Ambassador to Romania

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed the new Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Romania, His Excellency Mr Alfredo Maria Durante Mangoni, at the patriarchal residence in Bucharest on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Ambassador Mangoni thanked the Patriarch for the warm welcome and stressed the importance of meeting His Beatitude, one of Romania’s prominent personalities.…

Oct 6, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Communique: Holy Synod’s decisions include recommendations for confession and spiritual guidance

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel at “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace for a working session on Thursday, September 29, 2022. The main decisions of the Holy Synod are the following: A. The Holy Synod established the “Praying Theotokos” Order for…

Sep 30, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church to mark Patriarch Daniel’s 15th enthronement anniversary

On Friday, 30 September 2022, the Romanian Orthodox Church will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the enthronement of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. From 09.00 to 11.00 am, the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. After the Divine Liturgy, at 11.00 am, a Te Deum service will be officiated as a…

Sep 28, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel meets with Mahmoud Al Habbash, Palestinian President’s Advisor for Religious Affairs

On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed at the patriarchal residence the Advisor for Religious Affairs to the President of the State of Palestine, Mr Mahmoud Al Habbash. Mr Mahmoud Al Habbash thanked the Patriarch for the audience. On behalf of President Mahmoud Abbas, he conveyed warm wishes of health and success…

Sep 21, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod elects Bishop of Dacia Felix, adds new feast days to church calendar

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met for a working session at “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. The Holy Synod elected by secret ballot the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Ieronim of Sinaia as Bishop of Dacia Felix. This…

Jul 7, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu