Romanian Patriarchate

20 Years Since the Passing Away of Father Dumitru Staniloae

Today it is 20 years since the passing away of Father Dumitru Staniloae. On 4 October 1993, around 23.00 hours, the greatest Orthodox contemporary theologian was passing away. We shall render below some of the biographical dates of the great Romanian theologian: 1903 – On 16 November 1903, the last of the five children of…

Oct 4, 2013basilica.ro

Theological Congress Reception of the Work of Father Dumitru Staniloae Today

International Congress at the Romanian Patriarchate On 3 October 2013, the International Theological Congress on the theme “Reception of the Work of Father Dumitru Staniloae Today” began. The festive session held in “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna, moderated by His Grace Varlaam Plooiesteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, was opened by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of…

Oct 3, 2013basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania Blessed a Centre for Children

Yesterday, 2 October 2013, feast of the “Protection of the Mother of God”, the church of “Saint John the Russian” of Brancusi district of Bucharest celebrated its second dedication day. On this occasion, the Patriarch of Romania delivered a sermon and blessed the Daily Centre for children of “Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen”, situated close…

Oct 1, 2013basilica.ro

Feast lights Peddling Depot

The “Feast Lights” peddling depot was inaugurated this afternoon. The consecrating service was celebrated by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, in the presence of several hierarchs of the Holy Synod. “This is a necessary job, because the church objects must be selected, because we must cultivate the liturgical beauty and elegance.…

Sep 30, 2013basilica.ro

Metropolitan Synod at the Patriarchal Residence

Monday, 30 September 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church chaired the Metropolitan Synod of Muntenia and Dobrudgea. The meeting was held at the Patriarchal Residence of Bucharest. To start with, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel mentioned among the points included in the daily agenda, the setting up of a coordinating committee for…

Sep 30, 2013basilica.ro

Six Years of Patriarchal Service of the Sixth Patriarch of Romania Celebrated at the Romanian Patriarchate

On 30 September 2007, the sixth Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church was enthroned in the person of His Beatitude Daniel. The Patriarch of Romania was born on 22 July 1951, to parents Alexe and Stela Ciobotea, in Dobresti locality, commune, county of Timis. He was baptised Dan-Ilie. He studied at the University Orthodox Theological…

Sep 30, 2013basilica.ro

The sinful man cannot accomplish the commandment to love the enemies without prayer

On 29 September 2013, the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, the Gospel text presenting the Sermon on the mountain – love for enemies was read in all churches. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania delivered a sermon in the chapel of Saint Great Martyr George of the Patriarchal Residence, in which he showed the teaching of…

Sep 29, 2013basilica.ro

International Congress Dedicated to the work of Father Dumitru Staniloae

Following the initiative and blessing of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, from 2 – 5 October 2013, the International Congress of Theology entitled Reception of the work of Father Dumitru Staniloae will be held in Bucharest. This manifestation is organised by the Theological – Educational Department of the Patriarchal Administration and…

Sep 26, 2013basilica.ro

Protocol of Collaboration between the Romanian Patriarchate and the Romanian Television

Today, 26 September 2013, the Romanian Patriarchate and Romanian Television concluded a Protocol of cooperation in order to promote national culture and identity. The document was signed at the Patriarchate Palace by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church and by Mr Claudiu Saftoiu, President-General Director of the RTV. The two institutions are…

Sep 26, 2013basilica.ro

His Beatitude Daniel Celebrates Six Years since His Enthronement as Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church

Monday, 30 September 2013, His Beatitude Daniel will celebrate six years since his enthronement as Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church (30 September 2007). At this anniversary time, at 9.30 hours, the Patriarch of Romania will celebrate the Divine Liturgy in the Patriarchal Cathedral, assisted by hierarchs of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox…

Sep 26, 2013basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania in the Middle of the Faithful in Copacenii de Jos Locality, County of Ilfov

Today, 22 September 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, blessed the painting of the church in Copacenii de Jos locality, county of Ilfov. Besides His Beatitude, His Grace Varsanufie Prahoveanul was also present, celebrating the Divine Liturgy before the blessing of the painting. They were assisted by a group of priests…

Sep 22, 2013basilica.ro