Romanian Patriarchate

Feast of Saint Antonie the Great at the Old Court

On 17 January, every year, the Princely Church – Patriarchal Chapel – Saint Anton – Old Court of Bucharest celebrates its spiritual protector, Saint Antonie the Great, whose miracle worker icon is in this holy place of worship. This year the spiritual joy of the feast was increased by the presence of the Patriarch of…

Jan 18, 2013basilica.ro

PRAYER FOR UNITY AND PRACTICAL COOPERATION AMONG THE CHRISTIAN CHURCHES

The Press Office of the Romanian Patriarchate informs us: Every year, on the third week of January (18 – 25 January), the Christian Churches from all over the world organise nights of prayers for Christian unity. The theme of the Week of Prayer for the Christian Unity for 2013 is inspired by the Gospel text…

Jan 16, 2013basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania at the Romanian Academy on the National Culture Day

Today, 15 January 2013, a session dedicated to the National Culture Day and to the national poet Mihai Eminescu took place at the Romanian Academy. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania attended the event. To end with the session, His Beatitude delivered a blessing speech and characterised the meeting through the saying “the soul of…

Jan 15, 2013basilica.ro

Christ is the Light of the Christian Life

Today, 13 January 2013, the Sunday after the Baptism of the Lord, the Gospel fragment on the Beginning of the Lord’s Preaching was read in all Orthodox churches. In the sermon delivered in the chapel of “Saint Gregory the Enlightener” of the Patriarchal Residence, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, emphasised the…

Jan 13, 2013basilica.ro

Funeral Service of His Eminence Archbishop Epifanie Celebrated by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel

At 11.00 hours, the funeral service for His Eminence Archbishop Epifanie was celebrated by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, together with several hierarchs, members of the Holy Synod: His Eminence Teofan, Metropolitan of Moldova and Bucovina, His Eminence Andrei, Metropolitan of Cluj, Maramures and Salaj, His Eminence Metropolitan Nifon, Archbishop of…

Jan 10, 2013basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania Celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Archiepiscopal Cathedral of Buzau

This morning, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Archiepiscopal Cathedral of Buzau, according to the regulations of our Orthodox Church, before the funeral service for His Eminence Archbishop Epifanie. The following hierarchs celebrated together with His Beatitude: His Eminence Teofan, Metropolitan of Moldova and Bucovina, His Eminence Teodosie, Archbishop…

Jan 10, 2013basilica.ro

His Eminence Epifanie of Buzău and Vrancea Passed Away

The Press Office of the Romanian Patriarchate informs us: The Romanian Patriarchate announces with sorrow the passing away of His Eminence Epifanie, Archbishop of Buzău and Vrancea, on 7 January 2013, in the afternoon. The funerals will take place Thursday, 10 January 2013, from 10.00 – 13.00 hours in the Archiepiscopal Cathedral of Buzău where…

Jan 7, 2013basilica.ro

Confirmation of the Divinity of Jesus Christ is the Most Important Work of Saint John the Baptist

Today, 7 January 2013, celebrates the prophet who baptised the Saviour of the world in the waters of the River Jordan, namely Saint John the Baptist. In the speech delivered at the chapel of “Saint Gregory the Enlightener” of the Patriarchal Residence, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church spoke about Saint John…

Jan 7, 2013basilica.ro

Epiphany at the Romanian Patriarchate

Today, 6 January 2013, the Orthodox Christians celebrated the Baptism of the Lord. Also named “Epiphany”, “Appearance of the Lord” or “Teofany”, the feast reminds the moment when Jesus Christ, our Saviour, was baptised by Saint John the Prophet, in the water of the River Jordan. Hundreds of faithful attended the Divine Liturgy at the…

Jan 6, 2013basilica.ro

The Consecration of the High Holy Water

Today, 6 January 2013, feast of the Baptism of the Lord, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, celebrated the consecration service of the High Holy Water, assisted by a group of priests and deacons, in the presence of thousands of faithful. “This religious service is celebrated only twice a year, on the Eve of the…

Jan 6, 2013basilica.ro

Divine Liturgy at the Epiphany in the Patriarchal Cathedral

Today, 6 January 2013, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Baptism of the Lord. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral assisted by a group of priests and deacons in the presence of hundreds of faithful. His Beatitude emphasised, in the sermon delivered, after reading the…

Jan 6, 2013basilica.ro