Romanian Patriarchate

Chorus of the Lord’s Army Association of Sibiu Carolled the Patriarch of Romania

On 19 December 2012, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel was carolled by the chorus of the Lord’s Army Association of Sibiu. Its members performed traditional Transylvanian carols and New Year’s wishes. In the speech delivered, the Patriarch of Romania spoke about the importance of keeping our ancient traditions. “We are glad because we listened to your…

Dec 19, 2012basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania Congratulated the New Elected Patriarch of Antioch

His Beatitude JOHN X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East Your Beatitude, It is with brotherly love in Christ that we congratulate Your Beatitude for the election, on the 17th of December 2012, as the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East. Your broad experience as professor and dean at Balamand Institute of Theology,…

Dec 19, 2012basilica.ro

Name day of the Patriarch of Romania on the Joy Hill

Today, 18 December 2012, the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrated Saint Pious Daniil the Hermit. On this occasion, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the new Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence dedicated to Saint Pious Daniil the Hermit. His Beatitude was assisted by a group of hierarchs made up of His…

Dec 18, 2012basilica.ro

Festive time at the Patriarchate Palace

Today, 18 December 2012, a festive time was held in Europa Christiana hall of the Patriarchate Palace on the occasion of the name day of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, with the participation of some hierarchs members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, members of the Standing meetings of the Church…

Dec 18, 2012basilica.ro

Te Deum at the Patriarchal Cathedral

On 18 December 2012, day of Saint Pious Daniil the Hermit, His Beatitude celebrated his spiritual protector. On this occasion, a Te Deum service was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral, as thanksgiving to God for the boons bestowed over the Patriarch of Romania. The religious service was celebrated by His Grace Varsanufie Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop…

Dec 18, 2012basilica.ro

Saint Daniil the Hermit Celebrated at the Romanian Patriarchate

Today, 16 December 2012, the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates Saint Pious Daniil the Hermit. On this feast day, the new chapel of the Patriarchal Residence celebrates its protector. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The group of hierarchs that assisted His Beatitude was made up of:…

Dec 18, 2012basilica.ro

Traditional Concert of Carols at the Patriarchate Palace

Tonight, 17 December 2012, 18.00 hours, the traditional concert entitled “The Sunrise” performed by the choruses of the Romanian Patriarchate took place in “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna of the Patriarchate Palace, organised by Basilica Press Centre. The concert was held in the presence of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, of His Eminence Casian, Archbishop…

Dec 17, 2012basilica.ro

Feast of Saint Daniel the Prophet at the Patriarchal Residence

Today, 17 December 2012, the Orthodox Church celebrates Saint Daniel the Prophet. On this occasion, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the historical chapel of the Patriarchal Residence which celebrates, on this day, its second saint patron. His Beatitude evoked the virtues of Saint Daniel the Prophet…

Dec 17, 2012basilica.ro

The Holy Eucharist is the Foretaste of the Kingdom of Heaven

Today, 16 December 2012, the Orthodox Church is on the 28th Sunday after the Pentecost. The Evangelical parable of Saint Luke the Evangelist Apostle, chapter 14: 16-24, presenting the Parable of great dinner, was read in all churches, during the Divine Liturgy. In the sermon delivered in the chapel of the Patriarchal Residence with Saint…

Dec 16, 2012basilica.ro

Carollers at the Romanian Patriarchate

Saturday, 15 December 2012, the vocal instrumental group named “Gura izvorului” (the spring mouth) carolled the Patriarch of Romania. The carollers from the Secondary School of Vatra Moldovitei, Suceava, were headed by the director of the institution, Mr Traian Pusca and by Prof. Ilaria Pusca. Traditional carols were sung as well as some other ones…

Dec 15, 2012basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania at the church of Saint Elefterie – the New

On 14 December 2012, in the evening, hundreds of faithful attended the Vigil service at the Saint Great Elefterie of Bucharest. They have come to worship the holy relics of the Saint Great Martyr and to say prayers. The faithful had the joy to have His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania at the religious service,…

Dec 14, 2012basilica.ro