Romanian Patriarchate

Prize Awarding for the Winners of the National Contest Entitled the Holy Eucharist – Light of the Christian life

To end with the Divine Liturgy celebrated today, 21 May 2014, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, awarded prizes for the 29 children winners of the National Contest of the “Holy Eucharist – Light of the Christian Life” and their companions, priests or religion teachers. The winners of the Metropolitanate of Muntenia and Dobrudgea are…

May 21, 2014basilica.ro

Historical Celebration of the Dedication Day of the Patriarchal Cathedral

Saints Great Emperors just like the Apostles Constantine the Great and his mother Helen were celebrated Wednesday, 21 May 2014, in the Romanian Orthodox Church. On this occasion, the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest celebrated its historical dedication day, the place of worship having been under the protection of the Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen for…

May 21, 2014basilica.ro

Blessed Shrines at the Historical Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence

Today, 20 May 2014, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania blessed the shrines of the relics of several saints: Saint Martyr Constantine Brancoveanu, Saint Catherine, Saint Paisie and Saint John Iacob from Neamt. The religious service was held in the historical chapel of the Patriarchal Residence dedicated to Saint Great Martyr George. To end with,…

May 20, 2014basilica.ro

Blessing of the Museum of the Patriarchal Residence

Today, 20 May 2014, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church blessed the Museum of the Patriarchal Residence. Hierarchs, members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church and servant priests of the Patriarchal Cathedral attended the blessing service. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a speech in which he said: “This museum…

May 20, 2014basilica.ro

Communique

On 16-18 May 2014, the Committee of Representatives of Orthodox Churches to the European Union (CROCEU)[1] met in Bucharest, at the gracious invitation of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania. The topic of their discussions was The family in the context of the current crisis. Among those invited to join the CROCEU members in this…

May 20, 2014basilica.ro

Resurrection Joy Vocal Symphonic Concert – 2nd Edition

Monday, 19 May 2014, 19.00 hours, the “Resurrection Joy” vocal-symphonic concert took place at the Romanian Atheneum, in the presence of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. To start with, the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church delivered a speech entitled Lady Maria Brancoveanu – a burning icon lamp of the Romanian nation. The Patriarch of Romania…

May 19, 2014basilica.ro

Metropolitan Synod at the Patriarchal Residence

This morning, 19 May 2014, the Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolitanate of Muntenia and Dobrudgea met at the Patriarchal Residence of Bucharest, under chairmanship of His Beatitude Daniel, Archbishop of Bucharest, Metropolitan of Muntenia and Dobrudgea, Locum tenens of the throne of Caesarea of Cappadocchia and Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Several themes will…

May 19, 2014basilica.ro

Jesus Christ is the Spring of Grace and Truth

Today, 18 May 2014, it is the 5th Sunday after the Easter, or of the Samaritan woman. After the Divine Liturgy celebrated in the chapel of the Patriarchal Residence dedicated to Saint Great Martyr George, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a sermon in which he explained the significance of the evangelical pericope of John 4:5-42,…

May 18, 2014basilica.ro

Committee of the Representatives of the Orthodox Church at the European Union at the Romanian Patriarchate

Today, 16 May 2014, the Committee of the Representatives of the Orthodox Churches at the European Union met at the Patriarchate Palace in the presence of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, within an international seminary. The problems the family is faced with in the context of the present crisis were discussed during the meeting. His Beatitude…

May 16, 2014basilica.ro

FAMILY IN THE CURRENT EUROPEAN CONTEXT

Speech of His Beatitude DANIEL, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, at the opening of the CROCEU (Committee of the Orthodox Churches’ Representatives to the European Union) meeting, Bucharest, 16 May 2014: We joyfully welcome all participants in this event and thank you for your interest in the dialogue between the European Institutions and Churches…

May 16, 2014basilica.ro

Procession of the Relics of Saint Prince Martyr Constantine Brancoveau at the historical celebration of the Patriarchal Cathedral – 21 May 2014

Wednesday, 21 May 2014, feast of the Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen, dedication day of the Patriarchal Cathedral, several manifestations will take place, included in the calendar of the events of 2014, that the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church declared as Solemn Eucharistic Year (of the Holy Confession and Holy Communion) and Commemorative…

May 15, 2014basilica.ro