Romanian Patriarchate

The Feast of St. Andrew, the First Called, Protector of Romania, at the Patriarchal Cathedral

The Orthodox Church celebrates on 30 November the Apostle Andrew, the First Called, Protector of Romania. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, surrounded by a group of priests and deacons. In the sermon delivered, His Beatitude spoke about the life and personality of the Apostle…

Nov 30, 2013basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania at the Romanian Academy

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, participated today, 29 November 2013, at the Romanian Academy, at a festive meeting dedicated to the celebration of 95 years of the Great Union of 1 December 1918. On this occasion, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a speech entitled Freedom and unity – components of national dignity in which…

Nov 29, 2013basilica.ro

The Relics of Saints Constantine and Helen from the Patriarchate, in Galați

With the blessing of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, the relics of Saints Constantine and Helen from the Patriarchal Cathedral were brought today, 27 November 2013, in a pilgrimage to the Archdiocese of Lower Danube. They are carried to Galați by His Eminence Calinic, Archbishop of Argeș and Muscel, the delegate of His Beatitude…

Nov 27, 2013basilica.ro

Wealth can become a hindrance to salvation when people count on material wealth as the ultimate reality

Today, 24 November 2013, on the second Sunday of the Nativity Lent, the Gospel text presenting the Parable of the rich governor and Keeping of the commandments from St Luke, chapter 18, verses 18-27, was read in all places of worship of the Romanian Patriarchate. In the sermon delivered in the Chapel of St. Gregory…

Nov 24, 2013basilica.ro

175 years of St. Elijah Church – Rahova

Orthodox believers celebrate today, 21 November 2013, the Entry of the Mother of God into the temple. On this day, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania consecrated anew the church” St. Elijah” – Rahova, surrounded by a group of priests and deacons, in the presence of many believers. After the service of the consecration anew,…

Nov 21, 2013basilica.ro

Heirotesia service as father confessor in the historic chapel of the Patriarchal Residence

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, has performed a heirotesia service, today, 20 November 2013, upon seven priests of the Archdiocese of Bucharest. The service has taken place in the historic chapel of the Patriarchal Residence, dedicated to Saint Great Martyr George. At the end of the service, the Patriarch of Romania spoke about the…

Nov 20, 2013basilica.ro

The Mayor of Guidonia, Italy, visiting the Romanian Patriarchate

On 20 November 2013, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received at the Patriarchal Residence a delegation from the City of Guidonia Montecelio near Rome, led by Mayor Eligio Rubeis. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Viorel Badea, senator for the Romanians in Europe and Asia, Vice-President of the Commission for Romanians abroad from the Romanian…

Nov 20, 2013basilica.ro

Patriarchal blessing for the participants in Philokalia Evenings

At the end of the first conference of “Philokalia Evenings” Symposium, held today, 17 November 2013, in Aula Magna “Patriarch Teoctist” of the Patriarchal Palace, participants received the blessing of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. In “Europa Christiana” Hall, His Beatitude spoke to the youth and faithful presentabout the meanings and importance of these meetings: “These…

Nov 17, 2013basilica.ro

Material wealth that is not used to enrich us spiritually with merciful love becomes a hindrance to salvation

In the sermon delivered on 17 November 2013,in the chapel of “St. Gregory the Illuminator” at the Patriarchal Residence, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, explained the significance of the Gospel text of the 16thSunday after Pentecost,from St. Luke the Evangelist, chapter 12, verses 16-21, in which the Parable of the rich…

Nov 17, 2013basilica.ro

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway at the Romanian Patriarchate

On 15 November 2013, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received at the Patriarchal Residence, in a visit of presentation, Her Excellency MrsToveBruvikWestberg, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Bucharest. The Ambassador thanked for the reception and, while appreciating the important role of the Church within the Romanian society, expressed her readiness for cooperation with…

Nov 15, 2013basilica.ro

Christmas Advent

On 15 November 2013, the Christmas Advent begins, which will last till Christmas day, 24 December too (day of strict fasting). We learn from the church regulations that this year the eve of the Advent was on 13 November, not on 14, because it was on a Wednesday, which is a fasting day in the…

Nov 15, 2013basilica.ro