Romanian Patriarchate

Romanian Patriarch honors Basilica News Agency staff with “Maria Brâncoveanu” Cross for dedicated church service

On the feast of the Holy Trinity, which is also the patronal celebration of the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presented distinctions on Monday to employees of the institution who have shown faithful service. Among the recipients were two employees of the Basilica News Agency of the Romanian Patriarchate.…

Jun 12, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Constantine Brâncoveanu relics brought to Văratec Monastery in historic reunion with his descendant Safta

“It felt like a family reunion,” said the Abbess of Văratec Monastery on Monday upon receiving the relics of Saint Constantine Brâncoveanu, the prince-martyr of Wallachia. Fr. Emil Nedelea-Cărămizaru from Saint George the New Church in Bucharest brought the holy relics for a spiritual visit and was reverently welcomed by over 300 monastic sisters from…

May 27, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Synod in Bucharest: New saints could be added to the Romanian Church’s calendar

The hierarchs of the Holy Synod of the Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobruja met on Tuesday at the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, who also serves as Metropolitan of Muntenia and Dobruja. The agenda included several decisions and discussion topics. Among them were proposals to include two new…

May 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian presidential advisor visits Orthodox mission in Jerusalem, highlights pilgrims’ concerns

On Tuesday, Presidential Advisor Cristian Diaconescu visited the Romanian Orthodox Church’s representation in Jerusalem, where he met with the Very Rev. Archimandrite Teofil Anăstăsoaie, the Romanian Patriarchate’s representative to the Holy Places. “We discussed several issues faced by Romanian pilgrims coming to the Holy Land, as well as the mission we run here on this…

May 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Royals Honoured at Patriarchal Cathedral on Monarchy Day: They understood that to rule is to serve

On Monarchy Day, a memorial service was held at the Patriarchal Cathedral to commemorate all the monarchs of Romania who have passed away. After the service, Archimandrite Clement Haralam, the Great Ecclesiarch of the Cathedral, addressed the faithful present, reflecting on the monarchy’s role in Romanian history. “Monarchy was not merely a form of government,…

May 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel congratulates Romanian Archbishop of Great Britain, on his enthronement: We assure you of our prayers

Patriarch Daniel addressed a message of congratulations to His Eminence Atanasie on the occasion of his enthronement as first Archbishop of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. His Eminence Hon Metropolitan Nifon, Archbishop of Târgoviște and Patriarchal Exarch, is attending the ceremony in London as a delegate of the Patriarch. In…

May 10, 2025Sorin Ioniţe

The Patronal Feast of Pantocrator Monastery – 2025 | PHOTO

Pantocrator Monastery in Teleorman County celebrated on Sunday, May 4, 2025, its feast day dedicated to the “Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women” and the “Translation of the Relics of Saint Mary Magdalene to Constantinople.” On this occasion, a large assembly of hierarchs and priests celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the outdoor altar of the monastic…

May 7, 2025Mircea Florescu

Patriarch Daniel extends condolences for Pope Francis’ passing

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, sent condolences for Pope Francis’ passing on Monday. Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, aged 88. “We share in the grief caused by this loss and convey our condolences to the entire Roman Catholic Church,” wrote Patriarch Daniel. Full text: Bucharest, 21 April…

Apr 21, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Romanian Orthodox Synod consecrates Holy Chrism for 23rd time in historic Holy Thursday Liturgy

On Holy Thursday, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church consecrated the Holy Chrism for the 23rd time during the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. The event was part of a broader series of celebrations marking the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate. The consecration of Holy…

Apr 18, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Vesperal Divine Liturgy on Maundy Thursday & Consecration of Chrismof Holy Chrism – 2025 | PHOTO

The members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church gathered on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Outdoor Altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest to celebrate the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil, during which the Holy Chrism was consecrated.   Photo: Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu    

Apr 17, 2025Mircea Florescu

Palm Sunday Procession in Bucharest – 2025 | Photo Gallery

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, on the eve of the great feast of the Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem, clergy and faithful from Bucharest and Ilfov took part in the Palm Sunday Procession. Photo: Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu  

Apr 15, 2025Mircea Florescu