Romanian Patriarchate

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

The Patriarch of Romania Received the Visit of a Delegation of the Orthodox Church of Finland

Today, 9 May 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania received the visit of a delegation of the Orthodox Church of Finland. The delegation was headed by His Eminence Ambrozie, Metropolitan of Helsinki. During the meeting matters of common concern were discussed focused on the good collaboration in the confession of the Orthodox faith. “During…

May 9, 2013basilica.ro

Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Romanian Patriarchate

Thousands of faithful present at the Joy Hill received in front of the Patriarchal Residence and Cathedral the Holy Light brought from Jerusalem. The Resurrection service was celebrated by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, assisted by a group of servant priests and deacons of the Patriarchal Cathedral. The Resurrection of Christ is the foundation of the…

May 5, 2013basilica.ro

Irenical letter at the feast of the Resurrection of the Lord

I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in Me, even though they die, will live. (John 11:25) Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! The celestial joy that Christ risen from the dead brings to the souls of the faithful is the joy of human being’s eternal communion with God. The Resurrection…

May 5, 2013basilica.ro

The Holy Light at the Romanian Patriarchate

The Holy Light from the church of the Holy Sepulchre arrived in Bucharest at Henri Coanda Aiport, around 19.40 hours, brought by a delegation of the Romanian Patriarchate. Then, the Holy Light carried by His Grace Varsanufie Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, was met at the Patriarchal Cathedral by His Beatitude Daniel,…

May 4, 2013basilica.ro

The Holy Light of Jerusalem Arrived in Romania

On Saturday, 4 May 2013, a delegation of the Romanian Patriarchate headed by His Grace Varsanufie Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest brought to Romania, by a special plane, with the blessing of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, the Holy Light of the church of the Holy Sepulchre of…

May 4, 2013basilica.ro