Romanian Patriarchate

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

Orthodox Youth Meeting from all over the World (Bucharest, 1-4 September 2016)

From 1-4 September 2016, the Orthodox Youth Meeting from All Over the World will take place in Bucharest, with national and international participation, organised by the Archdiocese of Bucharest, with the blessing of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, in collaboration with the Romanian Patriarchate. This meeting represents a climax of the events…

Aug 24, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

#ITO2016: Official Website of the Orthodox Youth Meeting from all over the World Launched

The official internet page of the Orthodox Youth Meeting from All Over the World (ito2016) has been recently launched. The Meeting will take place in Bucharest, from 1-4 September 2016. The website gives details on this event, whereabouts the accommodation places, programme, as well as practical information. More than 2500 young people aged from 16…

Aug 24, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Queen Ana Was Buried in the New Royal Necropolis at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of Curtea de Argeş

Queen Ana of Romania was taken on her last way on 13 August 2016. Her Majesty was buried in the new Royal Necropolis from the Archdiocesan Cathedral of Curtea de Argeş. The religious service was celebrated by His Eminence Metropolitan Nifon, Archbishop of Targoviste, together with His Eminence Iosif, Romanian Orthodox Metropolitan of Western and…

Aug 19, 2016Andrei Pau

Clearing Landmines Campaign in the „Valley of Monasteries” – Jordan. Contribute to the Re-establishment of the Skete where Saint John Iacob Served

Join the clearing landmines campaign from the area of the “Valley of Monastery” (Jordan) and contribute to the re-establishment of the Romanian skete of “Saint John the Baptist” from Jordan, where the pious saint of Romanian origin served (celebrated by the Orthodox Church on 5 August). A fund raising campaign was set up for this…

Aug 11, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu

Commemoration Service at Collective Club. 9 Months since the Tragic Event

Saturday, 30 July 2016, it is nine months since the tragedy occurred at Collective Club in Bucharest. Today, a group of priests celebrated a commemoration service in front of the former club for the victims who died in the fire. Many parents, friends and relatives of the passed away attended the celebration. Rev. Fr. Aurel…

Jul 30, 2016Gheorghe Anghel

Patriarchs Iustin Moisescu and Teoctist Arapaşu Commemorated at the Patriarchal Cathedral

Saturday, 30 July 2016, the worth of remembering Patriarchs Iustin Moisescu and Teoctist Arapaşu were commemorated at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest: at 30 and 9 years, respectively,  since their passing away. The solemn service was celebrated after the Divine Liturgy by His Grace Timotei Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest. His Grace…

Jul 30, 2016Gheorghe Anghel

A CATHEDRAL FOR THE CAPITAL CITY. Precise and Important Data

Because the Kings of Romania Carol I and Ferdinand I initiated and supported the project of building a new Cathedral in Bucharest, on the National Day of Royalty, 10 May 2016, we present publicly precise and important data regarding the People’s Salvation Cathedral, which is currently in an advanced stage of construction:   GENERAL INFORMATION…

Jul 26, 2016Iulian Dumitraşcu