During this period of hot weather and drought which seriously affects the agricultural crops all over the country with many consequences over the humans’ lives, the Patriarch of Romania urged the clergy and faithful to say prayers for rain at the right time, in the end of the sermon delivered today, 26 July 2015, the…
Today, the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, the evangelical parable of Saint Matthew 14:14-22, on the multiplication of the loaves of bread by Jesus Christ, our Lord, was read in all churches: When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. As evening approached, the disciples came to…
Today, 22 July 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, celebrates the anniversary of 64 years of life. On this occasion, a Te Deum service was celebrated in the chapel at the semi-basement of the new church of “Saint Mary” – Techirghiol – patriarchal stavropighia – county of Constanta, as thanksgiving for the recent achievements…
Tuesday, 22 July 2015, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates his 64th birthday. The Patriarch of Romania was born on 22 July 1951, in Dobrești village, Bara commune, Tomiș county, as the third child to the family of teacher Alexie and Stela Ciobotea. He attended the primary school in his native…
This Monday, 20 July 2015, the Orthodox Christians celebrated Saint Elijah Tishbite the Prophet. He remained in the history of the Orthodox Church as an example of faith and courage worthy following. Several places of worship from the country and abroad celebrated their saint patron. Today, 20 July 2015, the faithful of “Saint Elijah” parish…
Today, 19 July 2015, the Orthodox Christians are on the 7th Sunday after Pentecost or the Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the Ecumenical Council IV. The Church scheduled to read, at the Divine Liturgy, the evangelical parables of Saint Evangelist Matthew 9:27-35 on the Healing of two blind men and of a mute in…
Tomorrow, 19 July 2015, it is four years since the passing away of Father Arsenie Papacioc. On this occasion, a remembrance service was celebrated at his grave at “Saint Mary” – Techirghiol monastery. The remembrance service was celebrated at “Saint Mary” – Techirghiol Monastery, patriarchal stavropighia (monastery of another eparchy subordinated to the Patriarchate of…
Today, 12 July 2015, the 6th Sunday after Pentecost, also called Sunday of the Healing of the Paralytic of Capernaum, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest by His Grace Varlaam Ploiesteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, assisted by a group of priests and deacons. His Grace showed in the sermon…
Today, 12 July 2015, hundreds of faithful attended the feast of the Chapel of the Cathedral of the Nation’s Salvation, which celebrated its saint patron the Mother of God – Prodromite. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated here by His Grace Timotei Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, delegate of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel,…
Today, 12 July 2015, the 6th Sunday after Pentecost, also called of the Healing of the paralysed man of Capernaum, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church visited the community of “Saint Mary” Monastery – Techirghiol. To end with the Divine Liturgy, His Beatitude delivered a sermon in which he showed that the…
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…