Romanian Patriarchate

The Fruitful Seed Is The Saving Faith

On 13 October 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania delivered a sermon in the chapel of “Saint Gregory the Enlightener” of the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest in which he explained the significance of the Evangelical Pericope of the 21st Sunday after Pentecost in which the “Parable of the Sower” is related. Christ, our Saviour,…

Oct 13, 2013basilica.ro

Rev Prof. Ene Braniste Commemorated at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology of Bucharest

Today, 10 October 2013, Rev Prof. Ene Braniste was commemorated at “Patriarch Justinian” Faculty of Orthodox Theology of Bucharest, within a symposium organised at 100 years since his birth, in the presence of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania. To start with the meeting, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a speech entitled Rev. Prof. Ene…

Oct 10, 2013basilica.ro

Opening of the academic year at the Faculty of Theology of Bucharest

Today, 7 October 2013, the students of “Patriarch Justinian” Orthodox Faculty of Theology of Bucharest attended the opening celebration of the academic year. The event began in the morning with the participation of the students and of the members of the teaching staff at the Divine Liturgy celebrated by His Grace Varlaam Ploiesteanul, Assistant Bishop…

Oct 7, 2013basilica.ro

Youth is the Symbol of Resurrection

On 6 October 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church delivered a sermon in the chapel of “Saint Gregory the Enlightener” of the Patriarchal Residence of Bucharest in which he explained the significance of the Evangelical pericope of the 20th Sunday after the Pentecost in the Gospel according to Luke, chapter 7:11-16,…

Oct 6, 2013basilica.ro

Remembrance Service for Father Dumitru Staniloae at Cernica Monastery

Today, 5 October 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania celebrated the remembrance service in the church of “Saint Nicholas” of Cernica Monastery, county of Ilfov, on the occasion of the commemoration of 20 years since his passing away. Besides His Beatitude Daniel, His Grace Varlaam Ploiesteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, His Grace Varsanufie…

Oct 5, 2013basilica.ro

The Second Day of the Congress of Theology Dedicated to Father Staniloae

From 2 – 5 October 2013 the International Congress of Theology on the theme Reception of the work of Father Dumitru Staniloae Today is held at the Patriarchate Palace at the initiative and with the blessing of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Today, 4 October 2013, it is the second day…

Oct 4, 2013basilica.ro

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