Romanian Patriarchate

To the mourning families of the Romanians deceased in the road accident in Montenegro

Grieved families, We learned with much sadness about the unexpected death of the 18 Romanian tourists in a road accident on a highway in a mountain region, 30 km far from Podgorica city, capital of the Montenegro Republic. At this hard time of sufferance and sorrow for families, colleagues and for all those who knew…

Jun 25, 2013basilica.ro

Anniversary Festivity at the Patriarchate Palace

Basilica Press Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate is celebrating her setting up on the feast of the Holy Trinity. At this anniversary time, after the celebration of the Divine Liturgy and of the Te Deum an anniversary festivity was organised at the Patriarchate Palace, with the participation of the employees of Basilica Press Centre. Thus,…

Jun 24, 2013basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania Has Re-consecrated the “Holy Trinity” – Ghencea Parish Church

Today, 24 June 2013, over 2000 inhabitants of Bucharest attended the re-consecration service of the “Holy Trinity” – Ghencea parish church of Bucharest. The religious service was celebrated by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, assisted by a group of priests and deacons. Besides His Beatitude, His Grace Varsanufie Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop…

Jun 24, 2013basilica.ro

Feast of the Holy Trinity at the Romanian Patriarchate

This year, on 24 June, the Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the Holy Trinity. On this day, the Press Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate celebrates its dedication day. Today too, the Church celebrates the birth of Saint John the Baptist. On this occasion, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral by His…

Jun 24, 2013basilica.ro

Pentecost at the Romanian Patriarchate

Today, 23 June 2013, the Orthodox Christians celebrate the Descend of the Holy Spirit, a feast also known as the Pentecost. The Church history mentions the feast as the moment of the Descend of the Holy Spirit over the Apostles as tongues of fire. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of…

Jun 23, 2013basilica.ro

The Holy Trinity – Feast of Basilica Press Centre

The feast of the Holy Trinity is the day when Basilica Press Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate is celebrating – two of its branches, radio and television having been named Trinitas. On this occasion, Monday, 24 June 2013, the Divine Liturgy and the Te Deum will be celebrated in the Patriarchal Cathedral from 9.00 –…

Jun 21, 2013basilica.ro

The Consultative Council of the Religious Cults of Romania Asks for Mentioning the Family in the Constitution as a Union between a Man and a Woman

The Consultative Council of the Religious Cults of Romania Asks for Mentioning the Family in the Constitution as a Union between a Man and a Woman Met on 20 June 2013 in the annual working session at the Patriarchate Palace under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania (according to the Statutes which…

Jun 20, 2013basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania Received the Representatives of the National and Regional Editions of Lumina Newspaper

Today, 19 June 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania received at the Patriarchal Residence the visit of the editors and coordinators of the national and regional editions of “Lumina” newspaper. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel congratulated them and spoke about the importance of the mission of the daily newspaper of the Romanian Patriarchate: “The mission…

Jun 19, 2013basilica.ro

Patriarchal Blessing at the Old Court

Today, 16 June 2013, thousands of faithful attended the consecration of the painting restored during the last few years at the Princely Church of Saint Anton – Old Court. The works recently done inside and outside the place of worship were also blessed. The consecration service was celebrated by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel together with…

Jun 16, 2013basilica.ro

Basilica – News Agency – 5 Years of Activity

Sunday, 16 June 2013, Basilica News Agency of the Romanian Patriarchate celebrates five years of activity. The agency is part of the Basilica Press Centre – Department for Communications and Public Relations of the Patriarchal Administration – and it is the only member of the Press Centre of its name, Basilica. This media institution was…

Jun 15, 2013basilica.ro

Feast of the Ascension of the Lord at the Patriarchal Cathedral

Today, 13 June 2013, the Orthodox Church celebrated the Ascension of the Lord and the Day of the Heroes. In all the places of worship from the country and abroad, after the Divine Liturgy, remembrance services were celebrated for those who sacrificed themselves for defending the Romanian people. At the Patriarchal Cathedral the religious service…

Jun 13, 2013basilica.ro