Romanian Patriarchate

New Decisions of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church

On 18 August 2014, the working session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church was held in the Synodal Hall of the Patriarchal Residence, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. We mention some of the decisions adopted: – The Holy Synod took notice, with great concern, of the Law no 102/2014…

Aug 18, 2014basilica.ro

Vocal Symphonic Concert Dedicated to the Brancovean Saints

The events organised by the Romanian Patriarchate and the Archdiocese of Bucharest on the occasion of the commemoration of 300 years since the martyrdom of the Brancovean Saints ended Sunday evening at the Romanian Atheneum with a vocal-symphonic concert. The speech of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed to the organisers and participants when opening the…

Aug 17, 2014basilica.ro

Commemorative Synodal Decree at the celebration of 300 years from the martyrdom of the Holy Martyrs Brâncoveanu

Commemorative Synodal Decree of the Autocephalous Romanian Orthodox Church, at the celebration of 300 years from the martyrdom of the Holy Martyrs Brâncoveanu The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, To the most-beloved clergy, the venerable monastic order and the right‑believing Christians of the Romanian Patriarchate, Grace, mercy and peace from God, and from…

Aug 16, 2014basilica.ro

Feast of the Brancovean Saints at Saint George the New church of Bucharest

On 16 August 2014, the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates the Brancovean Saints Martyrs: Prince Constantine with his four sons – Constantine, Stefan, Radu, Matei – and counsellor Ianache. On this occasion the church of “Saint George” the New of Bucharest founded by prince Brancoveanu dressed festive vestments. The blessing of the new painting and of…

Aug 16, 2014basilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania at Christiana Monastery

On 15 August, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Falling Asleep of the Mother of God, also called Great Saint Mary. Falling Asleep of the Mother of God is the oldest feast dedicated to Saint Virgin Mary. On the occasion of this feast, the Patriarch of Romania was in the middle of the community of Christiana…

Aug 15, 2014basilica.ro

New Father Confessors in the Archdiocese of Bucharest

Today, 11 August 2014, six priests of the Archdiocese of Bucharest were licensed father confessors. The religious service was celebrated by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania in the chapel of Saint Great Martyr George within the Patriarchal Residence. To end with, the Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church spoke about the importance of confession…

Aug 11, 2014basilica.ro

Orthodox youth from different countries, messengers of the joy of communion

The message of His Beatitude DANIEL, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, on the occasion of the 19th General Assembly of Syndesmos Orthodox Youth Organization (Neamț Monastery, Romania, 7-12 August 2014): We appreciate the meeting of the 19th General Assembly of the Syndesmos Orthodox Youth Organization at “Veniamin Costachi” Orthodox Theological Seminary of Neamț Monastery,…

Aug 7, 2014basilica.ro

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord at the Romanian Patriarchate

On 6 August 2014, the Orthodox Christians celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest, together with His Grace Varlaam Ploiesteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch and Secretary of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Jesus Christ is the…

Aug 6, 2014basilica.ro

Blessing Of The Painting Of The Chapel Of Saint John Jacob Of Bucharest

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania blessed the painting of the chapel of Saint John Jacob the Hosevite of the “Justinian Marina” Social Community Services Centre of Bucharest. His Beatitude celebrated the Divine Liturgy before the blessing service together with His Grace Varlaam Ploiesteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch and Secretary of the Holy Synod.…

Aug 5, 2014basilica.ro

Through Generosity We Reach The Resemblance To God

Today, 3 August 2014, the Orthodox Church is on the 8th Sunday after Pentecost. In the sermon delivered after the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the chapel of the Patriarchal Residence dedicated to Saint Great Martyr George, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church explained the significance of the evangelical text of Saint Matthew…

Aug 3, 2014basilica.ro

Patriarch Iustin Moisescu Commemorated at the Romanian Patriarchate

Today, 31 July 2014, the worthy remembering Patriarch Iustin Moisescu was commemorated in the Patriarchal Cathedral, 28 years after since passing away. The memorial service was celebrated by His Grace Ieronim Sinaitul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch. To end with, His Grace evoked the personality of the 4th Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church: “His…

Jul 31, 2014basilica.ro