Romanian Patriarchate

First statement after election | Bishop Ignatie asks for God’s help in his new ministry

On Thursday, following his election as Bishop of Huşi by the Holy Synod, His Grace Ignatie held his first speech in which he thanked God and asked Him to bless his new ministry. You gave me tremendous credit by electing me titular bishop of this blessed diocese. I know that the expectations of Your Eminences and Your…

Oct 5, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod elects new Bishop of Huşi!

His Grace Ignatie of Mureş was elected new Bishop of the Huşi Diocese. During the working session of the Holy Synod, chaired Thursday by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, the members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church elected by a majority vote the new Bishop of Huşi. Last weekend, the Metropolitan Synod (Episcopal…

Oct 5, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

President of the Republic of Croatia, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, pays visit to the Romanian Patriarchate

On Tuesday, 3 October 2017, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, welcomed at his patriarchal residence Her Excellency Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, President of the Republic of Croatia, who is currently paying an official visit to Romania. Patriarch Daniel joyfully received the visit of Her Excellency and expressed his hope that it will contribute to strengthening the…

Oct 4, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

September 2017 Basilica Review

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Oct 3, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Christian Leadership | 8 pieces of advice from Ruler Prince Saint Neagoe Basarab for a person holding managerial position

Have a fair and sincere judgment. Be gentle and indulgent to others. Help the weak and correct them. Do not only your own will but also that of your fellow, poor or helpless. Read the Holy Scripture, and meditate on its words. Venerate the holy icons, go to church, listen to the divine services and…

Sep 27, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

500th anniversary of Curtea de Argeş | ‘St Neagoe Basarab’s foundation expresses the faith, wisdom and beauty of the Romanian soul’ – Patriarch Daniel

Saint Neagoe Basarab was a good Romanian and an Orthodox Christian with a universal opening. Thus, this foundation of the holy prince expresses the faith, wisdom, and beauty of the Romanian soul, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said during his homily delivered Sept. 26 at Curtea de Arges. This year the Curtea de Arges Cathedral celebrates…

Sep 26, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

17,000+ benefit from Romanian Patriarchate’s “Table of Joy” social program in 2016 | 5 vans were purchased to streamline social services

The Romanian Patriarchate currently operates a series of social programs through which hot food and food supplies are distributed to the needy. Within the framework of this national program “Table of Joy,” 17,048 people received necessary assistance in 2016 alone. The Table of Joy program is implemented in 24 dioceses by 178 social-philanthropic institutions. In…

Sep 26, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Important data on the Church and the School. There are 16,403 Orthodox churches and 19,543 schools in Romania

The Romanian State Secretariat for Religious Affairs recently published official statistics on its website on the number of places of worship belonging to the 18 religious denominations recognized in Romania. According to the data, which reflects the situation as of December 31, 2015, the Romanian Orthodox Church has 16,403 churches, representing 59.9% of the total…

Sep 25, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate provides financial support to St Mary School in Bucharest, at the beginning of the school year

The Romanian Patriarchate bought new beds for the twelve preschoolers with hearing impairment of the St Mary School in Bucharest, which opened its gates for the new school year on September 11. St Mary School is the only educational institution in Bucharest that provides special courses for children with hearing impairment. Present at the opening…

Sep 13, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

‘The Church most joyfully welcomes all young people in search for true freedom’, Patriarch Daniel says at ITO2017 opening ceremony

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed the thousands of Orthodox young people gathered Friday at the opening ceremony of the 2017 International Orthodox Youth Meeting (ITO) in Iasi. In his speech, the patriarch recalled that “the Church most joyfully welcomes all young people in search for true freedom”. The ceremony began with the presentation of the…

Sep 2, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

VIDEO | HB Patriarch Daniel arrives in Iaşi to participate in the opening ceremony of Orthodox Youth Meeting

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, landed Friday evening at the Iaşi International Airport to participate in the opening ceremony of the International Orthodox Youth Meeting ITO2017. His Beatitude was welcomed by the members of the episcopal assembly (Synod) of the Metropolis of Moldavia and Bukovina, led by His Eminence Metropolitan Teofan. Addressing those present…

Sep 2, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu