Romanian Patriarchate

Awarding Ceremony of the Winners of the National Contest of Dumitru Stăniloae

Following the initiative and blessing of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, the Theological Educational Department of the Romanian Patriarchate organised from 15 November 2012 – 14 May 2013, the National Contest entitled “Father Dumitru Stăniloae – 110 years since his birth and 20 since his passing away” within the manifestations occasioned by the Commemorative year of…

May 21, 2013basilica.ro

The Divine Liturgy at the Celebration of the Dedication Day of the Patriarchal Cathedral

Today, 21 May 2013, the Saints Emperors Constantine and his mother Helen were celebrated in the Romanian Orthodox Church. On this occasion, the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest celebrated its historical dedication day. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church and eight hierarchs, assisted by a group of…

May 21, 2013basilica.ro

The Joy to be Christian at the Romanian Patriarchate

Tonight, the winners of the National Contest entitled “The Joy to Be Christian” organised by the Romanian Patriarchate were awarded prizes by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. The event held at the Patriarchate Palace began with the opening of the exhibition entitled “Choose school!” and continued with the reportage made by Trinitas TV, which presented the…

May 20, 2013basilica.ro

The Metropolitan Synod at the Patriarchal Residence

Today, 20 May 2013, the Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolitanate of Muntenia and Dobrudgea met at the Patriarchal Residence of Bucharest under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Daniel, Archbishop of Bucharest, Metropolitan of Muntenia and Dobrudgea, Locum Tenens of the throne of Caesarea of Cappadocchia and Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. To start with…

May 20, 2013basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania at Țigănești Monastery

Today, 19 May 2013, the 3rd Sunday after Easter, also named of the women of myrrh, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, participated in the Divine Liturgy celebrated at Țigănești Monastery, county of Ilfov. In the sermon delivered, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel spoke to the faithful present about the courage of the myrrh bearing women…

May 19, 2013basilica.ro

Manifestations at the Romanian Patriarchate on the Occasion of the Feast of the Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen, the Historical Dedication Day of the Patriarchal Cathedral

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church proclaimed the year 2013 as Solemn year of Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen on the occasion of the anniversary of 1700 years since the Edict of religious freedom of Milan (313), and as “Dumitru Stăniloae” Commemorative Year (1903 – 1993) at the anniversary of 110 years since…

May 16, 2013basilica.ro

The Romanian Patriarchate Supports the European Civic Initiative Entitled “One of Us”

The Romanian Patriarchate supports the European civic initiative entitled “One of Us” designed to raise the level of juridical protection of the dignity, right to life and integrity of every human being ever since conception in the European Union. “One of Us” civic initiative asks the European Union to cease the financing of the activities…

May 16, 2013basilica.ro

The Cultural and Patrimony Counsellors of the Country Met the Patriarch of Romania

Today, 14 May 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church met at the Patriarchate Palace the counsellors of the cultural departments, as well as the persons in charge with church patrimony of the eparchies of the country. These days they participated in the regional workshop entitled the “Value and symbol-conservation, restoration and…

May 14, 2013basilica.ro

Protocol of Collaboration between the Romanian Patriarchate and the Ministry for Agriculture and Rural Development

On 13 May 2013, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel and Minister Daniel Constantin signed at the Patriarchate Palace the Protocol of Collaboration between the Romanian Patriarchate and the Ministry for Agriculture and Rural Development for promoting the Romanian village. The purposes of the Protocol of collaboration between the Romanian Patriarchate and the Ministry for Agriculture and…

May 13, 2013basilica.ro

Apostle Tomas Becomes a Confessor not only of the Resurrection of Christ, but also of His Divinity

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church explained in the sermon delivered on 14 April 2013 in the chapel of Saint Martyr George of the Patriarchal Residence the significance of the Evangelical Pericope of the 2nd Sunday after Easter, of Saint Evangelist John, chapter 20:10-31, presenting the appearance of Jesus Christ, our Lord,…

May 12, 2013basilica.ro

Feast of the Healing Spring at the Romanian Patriarchate

Today, 10 May 2013, the Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the Healing Spring. After the Divine Liturgy, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel celebrated the Lesser Blessing of the Waters at the Patriarchal Cathedral, on a podium specially arranged, assisted by a group of priests and deacons. To end with the blessing of waters service, the…

May 10, 2013basilica.ro