Romanian Patriarchate

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel at the European Commission

Today, 30 May 2013, the Patriarch of Romania participated in the annual meeting of the religious leaders of Europe with the presidents of the Commission, Council and European Parliament, as well as with other high officials of the EU. This year, the discussions were focused on the concept of European citizenship, 20 years after its…

May 30, 2013basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania in Brussels

These days His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania is in Brussels. The visit of His Beatitude to the Capital of Belgium is occasioned by the annual meeting with the religious leaders of the European Union, as well as with high European employees, at the seat of the European Commission. Wednesday evening, the Primate of the…

May 30, 2013basilica.ro

The New Ambassador of Greece in Bucharest on an Introduction Visit to the Romanian Patriarchate

On 27 May 2013, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received at the Patriarchal Residence His Excellency Grigorios Vassiloconstanhakis, the Ambassador of Greece in Romania. His Excellency thanked for reception and emphasised the traditional friendly relations between the two Orthodox Churches and peoples. In this sense, the Ambassador expressed his willingness to support the cooperation between the…

May 27, 2013basilica.ro

The Risen Christ is the Source of the Sins Forgiving

Today, the Orthodox Christians are on 26 May 2013, the 4th Sunday after Easter. The pricope of the Gospel according to John chapter 5:1-15 was read during the Divine Liturgy on the miraculous healing of the paralysed man at Bethzatha pool. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church explained – in the sermon…

May 26, 2013basilica.ro

The Second Day of the International Theological Congress at the Romanian Patriarchate

This afternoon, at 17.00 hours, the proceedings of the International Theological Congress on the theme of “Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen – promoters of the religious freedom and supporters of the Church” were resumed. In the first part of the day, the second session of communications was held at the Romanian Academy. The presentations at…

May 22, 2013basilica.ro

Session of the Congress Dedicated to Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen at the Romanian Academy

From 21 – 24 May 2013, the International Theological Congress entitled Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen – promoters of the religious freedom and supporters of the Church is held both at the Patriarchate Palace and at the Romanian Academy. The second day of the symposium was held at the Romanian Academy where the historical –…

May 22, 2013basilica.ro

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