Romanian Patriarchate

The Church Supports the families of the Romanians Deceased in Italy. Urgent Financial Aid at the Initiative of the Patriarch of Romania

Following the initiative of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, during the meeting held on 1 September 2016, the members of the Standing Committee of the Church National Council approved that 3,000 lei should be granted to each Romanian mourning family in Italy. Thus, each family of the 11 Romanians who lost…

Sep 6, 2016Andrei Pau

Statement by the Holy Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobrudja regarding Fr. Matei Vulcănescu

Because disturbance broke out in certain dioceses of the Romanian Patriarchate following the behaviour and the activity undertaken by Fr. Matei Vulcănescu, priest at Panagia Odigitria Parish in Piraeus, Greece, we quote a decision taken in 2015 by the Metropolitan Synod of the Holy Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobrudja: No. 8825/23.07.2015 – Report of the…

Sep 5, 2016Andrei Pau

The meeting of the orthodox youth from all over the world -conclusions –

Document presented by Rev. dr. Florin Marica, patriarchal counsellor, during the opening session of the International Congress of Theology Religious Education of Youth in the context of today’s secularization (Bucharest, 3-7 September 2016): In the context of year 2016, declared by the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church the Year Dedicated to the Religious…

Sep 5, 2016Gheorghe Anghel

Evening prayer on the Joy Hill. The Young Participants at #ITO2016 Prayed Together with the Patriarch of Romania

Friday, 2 September 2016, thousands of young people prayed together with the Patriarch of Romania on the Joy Hill. After attending the spiritual conference at the Palace Hall, the young people set out in procession to the Romanian Patriarchate. Once arrived at the Patriarchate Hill, His Eminence Iosif, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Western and Southern…

Sep 4, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Lights Procession in Bucharest

Friday, 2 September 2016, thousands of young people participated in the Lights Procession. After attending the spiritual conference entitled Jesus Christ – Joy of Life, held at the Palace Hall in Bucharest, the young participants in #ITO2016 set out in procession to the Patriarchate Hill on the route Palace Hall –Victoriei Avenue – United Nations…

Sep 4, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Thousands of Young People at #ITO2016: Jesus Christ – Joy of Life

Friday night, 2 September 2016, thousands of young people from all over the world participated in the conference on the theme Jesus Christ – Joy of Life. The event took place at the Palace Hall in Bucharest, in the presence of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, and of many hierarchs of our Church. The…

Sep 4, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Conference #ITO2016. Liana Stanciu: “God is everywhere. You have discovered Him. It is now time to reveal Him to others”

Dear friends, It is an immense joy to talk to people who think and live exactly like you, but have the huge advantage that they have found Christ sooner than you. There have been days recently when I had the feeling that we are a minority, that young people prefer smartwhatever, detox or spirit of…

Sep 2, 2016Gheorghe Anghel

Conference #ITO2016. Deacon Sorin Mihalache: “Happiness is not defined by having, but rather by sharing”

Dear young people, I consider that youth, the age that you have, can be characterised by three aspects connected to spiritual life: a fervent pursuit for the sense of life, an incentive to tie new friendships, and a desire to make progress. I want to share some sincere thoughts with you on these aspects. When…

Sep 2, 2016Gheorghe Anghel

#ITO2016 Opening ceremony. Patriarch Daniel: “The entire society must support the aspirations for good and beauty of young people” (video)

Thursday evening, 1 September 2016, the opening ceremony of the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth was held in Bucharest. First, in the presence of Patriarch Daniel, His Grace Timotei of Prahova, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, officiated a thanksgiving (Te Deum) service at the summer altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral. Following the service,…

Sep 2, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Heroes Of The World War I Commemorated At The Patriarchal Cathedral

The faithful present Sunday, 28 August 2016, at the Patriarchal Cathedral prayed together with His Grace Timotei Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, for the Romanian heroes who fell in the battlefields of the World War I for national freedom and dignity. On 27 August 2016, it was 100 years since Romania entered…

Aug 31, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

“Good Health for Villages” Campaign is One Year Old: More than 5000 Patients as Beneficiaries

“Good Health for Villages” Campaign celebrates one year since launching. Coordinated by Rev Archimandrite Ciprian Gradinaru, more than 80 doctors and nurses and 100 volunteers visited localities administratively belonging to the Archdiocese of Bucharest in order to help the fellow beings who needed their help. More than 5000 patients of all ages have been consulted…

Aug 28, 2016Gheorghe Anghel