Romanian Patriarchate

Celebration day of the Patriarchal chapel of Parcul Domenii – Casin of Bucharest

Thursday, 8 November 2012, “Parcul Domenii – Casin” patriarchal chapel celebrated its saints patrons, “Saints Michael and Gabriel the Archangels”. The joy of the feast was increased by the presence of the Patriarch of Romania near the faithful of this parish. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church delivered a sermon in which…

Nov 8, 2012basilica.ro

300 Romanian pilgrims at the feast of Saint Hierarch Nectarie of Egyna, Healer of Diseases, through Basilica Travel Pilgrimage Agency

300 Romanian pilgrims at the celebration of Saint Hierarch Nectarie of Egyna, Healer of Diseases, through Basilica Travel Pilgrimage Agency of the Romanian Patriarchate THE PRESS OFFICE OF THE ROMANIAN PATRIARCHATE informs us: From 7 – 12 November 2012, three hundred Romanian pilgrims will participate in a pilgrimage to Greece organised by Basilica Travel pilgrimage…

Nov 6, 2012basilica.ro

The Priests of Prahova Country on a Conference

Today, 6 November 2012, the second session of the Autumn Semestral pastoral-missionary conference of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Bucharest, entitled Taking care of the sick and the pastoral-missionary, social – philanthropic and medical work of the Church, for the clergy of Prahova county was held in the big hall of Toma Caragiu Theatre…

Nov 6, 2012basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Bulgaria Passed Away

His Beatitude Maxim, Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Bulgaria passed away this morning, at 4.00 hours, in a hospital in Lozeneț, Sofia, where he had been hospitalised for a longer treatment. Patriarch Maxim headed the Orthodox Church of Bulgaria from 1971, and on 29 October 2012, he was 98 years old. His Beatitude Maxim…

Nov 6, 2012basilica.ro

The Priests of Bucharest and Ilfov on a Conference at the Patriarchate Palace

On 5 November 2012, the first session of the autumn semestral pastoral-missionary of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Bucharest was held in Patriarch Teoctist Aula Magna of the Patriarchate Palace, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. Over 700 clergymen of the deaneries of Bucharest and Ilfov county were present, together with the…

Nov 5, 2012basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania Preached in the Chapel of “Saint Gregory the Enlightener” of the Patriarchal Residence

In the sermon delivered on 4 November 2012, the 22nd Sunday after the Pentecost, at the chapel of “Saint Gregory the Enlightener” His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel emphasised the teachings of the Evangelical pericope of Saint Luke, chapter 16:19-31, which presents the example of the merciless rich man and of the poor Lasarus. The text shows…

Nov 4, 2012basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania Licensed 11 Priests of the Archdiocese of Bucharest as Father Confessors

Today, 2 November 2012, 11 priests of the Archdiocese of Bucharest were licensed as father confessors. The religious service was celebrated by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, in the chapel of Saint Great Martyr George, of the Patriarchal Residence. In the sermon delivered on the occasion, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel spoke…

Nov 2, 2012basilica.ro

German Delegation from Bavaria Land to the Romanian Patriarchate

Today, 1 November 2012, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church received the visit of a German delegation from Bavaria Land headed by His Grace Sofian Brasoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese for Germany, Austria and Luxemburg. During the meeting, His Beatitude discussed with the president of the Parliament of Bavaria…

Nov 1, 2012basilica.ro

Involvement in Developing the Rural Community

Today, 1 November 2012, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church met, in Europa Christiana hall of the Patriarchate Palace, the priests of the rural parishes and the representatives of the National Network for Rural Development. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel encouraged the priests to involve in this programme that can bring about the…

Nov 1, 2012basilica.ro

The Delegation of the Metropolitanate of Egyna ended its visit to Romania

The Delegation of the Metropolitanate of Egyna headed by His Eminence Efrem, Metropolitan of Ydra, Spetses and Egyna ended its visit to Romania. The visit took place from 23 – 30 October 2012. This morning around 8.30 hours, the Greek delegation left for the airport taking the relics of Saint Hierarch Nectarie from Egyna (his…

Oct 30, 2012basilica.ro

The Patriarchate Palace Will Be Renovated With European Funds

The Press Office of the Romanian Patriarchate informs us: On 29 October 2012, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church and Mr Eduard Hellvig, Minister for Regional Development and Tourism signed the financing contract from European funds for the consolidation, rehabilitation and restoration of the Patriarchate Palace. The Patriarchate Palace was built at…

Oct 29, 2012basilica.ro