Today, 5 July 2015, the Orthodox Christians are on the 5th Sunday after the Pentecost. The Church scheduled to read at the Divine Liturgy the evangelical pericope of Saint Evangelist Matthew 8:28-34 and 9:1 which presents Healing of the two Garadene demoniacs: “When he arrived at the other side in the region of the Gadarenes,…
Today, 2 July 2015, the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church awarded, in the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest, the Diploma and Medal of “Saint John Chrysostom” to certain personalities of the Romanian public life, academicians, university professors, artists and journalists involved in the religious education of the young generation. On this occasion, His Beatitude Patriarch…
Wednesday, 1 July 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church was at the Metropolitan Cathedral of “Saint Spiridon the New” – patriarchal chapel, where he delivered a blessing speech for the clergy of the Metropolitanate of Muntenia and Dobrudgea who attend the courses for professional degrees in priesthood. “The courses attended by…
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, the graduates of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology of “Patriarch Justinian” swore in the oath of faith. The ceremony took place in the Metropolitan Cathedral of “Saint Spiridon” – the New, patriarchal chapel, and it was preceded by the Divine Liturgy celebrated by His Grace Varlaam Ploiesteanul, Assistant Bishop to the…
On 29 June, the Orthodox Church celebrates two of the best known saints, Peter and Paul the Apostles. The two Apostles died martyrs’ death in Rome, during the persecution instituted by Emperor Nero, in 67. On this great feast, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the…
Today, 28 June 2015, the Orthodox Church is on the 4th Sunday after Pentecost (of the healing of the Centurion’s servant). The evangelical pericope of Saint Evangelist Matthew 8:5-15 was read at the Divine Liturgy in all Orthodox Churches. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church delivered a sermon in the historical chapel…
Message of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, at the International Scientific Congress “Patience and endurance in contemporary times according to Saint Paul the Apostle“, Pavleia XXI, Veria, Greece, 26-29 June 2015: His Eminence PANTELEIMON, Metropolitan of Veria, Naousa and Kampania Your Eminence, We have learned with joy that this year too the Holy Metropolis…
Today, 24 June 2015, feast of the Birth of Saint John the Baptist, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, visited the monastic community of Zamfira Monastery, county of Prahova. His Beatitude blessed the community of nuns and faithful present at the Divine Liturgy celebrated by rev archimandrite Nectarie Sofelea, abbot of Radu…
Today, 21 June 2015, the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, the Patriarch of Romania visited the monastic community of Ghighiu Monastery, county of Prahova, where he participated in the Divine Liturgy. To end with the celebration, the Patriarch of Romania spoke about the spiritual teaching of the evangelical pericope of the Gospel according to Matthew 6:22-23,…
The Message of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, addressed to the World Council of Churches Faith and Order plenary Commission meeting, the Social and Pastoral Centre Holy Cross, Caraiman Monastery, Buşteni, Romania, 17-24 June 2015: Dear General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, Dear Moderator of Faith and Order Commission,…
Today, 17 June 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church received His Excellency Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, secretary general of the World Council of Churches, (WCC) in the Museum of the Patriarchs, at the Patriarchal Residence. Before visiting the Romanian Patriarchate, the delegation who accompanied the secretary general of the WCC…
The Romanian Orthodox Church established, by the Holy Synod decree of 1992, that the second Sunday after the Descent of the Holy Spirit should be the Romanian Saints’ Sunday. On this occasion, today, 14 June 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral, together with Assistant Bishops Varlaam…
Today, 11 June 2015, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel consecrated the chapel of “C.I.Parhon” National Institute of Endocrinology of Bucharest. Besides His Beatitude, His Grace Timotei Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest concelebrated, together with priests and deacons. The chapel is dedicated to Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen and to Saint Hierarch Luke, Archbishop…
Today, 10 June 2015, eleven priests of the Archdiocese of Bucharest were licensed fathers confessors. The religious service was celebrated by the Patriarch of Romania in the historical chapel of “Saint Great Martyr George” of the Patriarchal Residence, after the clergy passed the proper examination. The Sacrament of the Holy Confession is the mystery of…
On 10 June 2015, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received, at his Patriarchal residence, His Excellency Mr Oleg Makghinov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Romania. Ambassador Oleg Makghinov thanked for reception and expressed his hope to intensify, at international level, the collaboration between the factors in charge with the promotion of peace and stability in…