Romanian Patriarchate

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

Secularisation of the monastic estates (1863). Motivations and Consequences, session of scientific communications of the Romanian Academy at the Patriarchate Palace

On 12 November 2013, the session of scientific communications on the theme “Secularisation of the monastic estates (1863) Motivations and Consequences” was held in Patriarch Teoctist Aula Magna of the Patriarchate Palace, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel and of Mr Ionel Haiduc, president of the Romanian Academy. The event was organised both…

Nov 12, 2013basilica.ro

Synaxis of the Abbots and Abbesses of the Archdiocese of Bucharest

Today, 11 November 2013, the synaxis of the abbots and abbesses of the monastic settlements of the Archdiocese of Bucharest was held in Conventus Hall of the Patriarchate Palace, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. Representatives of the 43 monastic units of the Eparchy participated in the meeting. The synaxis was opened by…

Nov 11, 2013basilica.ro

200 Years Since the Foundation of Pasarea Monastery

Today, 10 November 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania was at Pasarea Monastery of Ilfov county, which celebrated 200 years of existence. On this occasion, the church painting, belfry, summer altar, church shop, the renovated workshops of the Romanian Patriarchate and the monastery museum were blessed. The Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrated…

Nov 10, 2013basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania at the Military Chapel of Saints Michael and Gabriel the Archangels

Today, 8 November 2013, Day of Saints Michael and Gabriel and of the heavenly powers, the Patriarch of Romania was at the military chapel of “Saints Michael and Gabriel the Archangels” within the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Gendarmerie – Bucharest. A group of priests and deacons celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the presence of…

Nov 8, 2013basilica.ro