15 things you might not know about Basilica.ro
On our 15th anniversary of online ministry, we want to share with you 15 things that you might not know about the Basilica News Agency. The Basilica News Agency is the only news agency of…
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Romanian Patriarchate sent humanitarian aid for those affected by the earthquake in Syria
The Romanian Patriarchate sent a humanitarian transport to Syria on Wednesday, to help people affected by the February earthquake. The aid was loaded onto a Romanian Air Force plane that took off from Otopeni Airport,…
Romanian Patriarchate’s journalists gather in prayer on the feast of the Holy Trinity
The Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate marked its patronal feast of the Holy Trinity on Pentecost Monday. The media staff attended the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest by the…
The Cathedral of the Orthodox Romanians in Chicago celebrates its 20th anniversary
The Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago celebrated, on May 19-21, 20 years of existence. The celebration began on Friday evening, when Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan Nicolae officiated a Te Deum service with His Eminence Peter, Archbishop…
Romanians from 34 countries pray at Patriarchal Cathedral: Turn dispersion into an asset for our nation
Over 400 Romanians coming from 34 countries around the world gathered in prayer at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest last Sunday to mark the Day of Romanians Everywhere. The Divine Liturgy was led by His…
Patriarch Daniel welcomes Romanian Ambassador to Cyprus at his patriarchal residence
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received His Excellency Dan Mihalache, the Ambassador of Romania to the Republic of Cyprus, at the Patriarchal Residence on Wednesday. The Ambassador of Romania to the Republic of Cyprus offered details…
18th-century Wallachian Metropolitan and Hieromartyr Neophyte the Cretan officially proclaimed a Saint
The Hieromartyr Neophyte the Cretan, who served as Metropolitan of Wallachia during 1738-1753, was officially proclaimed a Saint during a Sunday ceremony at the Patriarchal Cathedral’s patronal feast in Bucharest. The patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam…
Jerusalem: Holy Fire descends at Church of Holy Sepulchre (VIDEO)
The Holy Fire has descended on Holy Saturday in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, as seen on the Trinitas TV livestream. The Holy Light descended at about 2:55 PM (7:55 AM Eastern…
Patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiești awarded Order of Crown of Romania
The patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiești was among the personalities and institutions decorated by Her Majesty Margareta, the Custodian of the Romanian Crown, during a special ceremony at the Royal Palace in Bucharest on…
Outgoing Swiss Ambassador pays farewell call on Patriarch of Romania
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed His Excellency Arthur Mattli, the outgoing Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Romania, on a farewell visit. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel expressed his joy to…