Saints Great Emperors just like the Apostles Constantine the Great and his mother Helen were celebrated Wednesday, 21 May 2014, in the Romanian Orthodox Church. On this occasion, the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest celebrated its historical dedication day, the place of worship having been under the protection of the Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen for…
Today, 20 May 2014, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania blessed the shrines of the relics of several saints: Saint Martyr Constantine Brancoveanu, Saint Catherine, Saint Paisie and Saint John Iacob from Neamt. The religious service was held in the historical chapel of the Patriarchal Residence dedicated to Saint Great Martyr George. To end with,…
Today, 20 May 2014, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church blessed the Museum of the Patriarchal Residence. Hierarchs, members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church and servant priests of the Patriarchal Cathedral attended the blessing service. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a speech in which he said: “This museum…
On 16-18 May 2014, the Committee of Representatives of Orthodox Churches to the European Union (CROCEU)[1] met in Bucharest, at the gracious invitation of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania. The topic of their discussions was The family in the context of the current crisis. Among those invited to join the CROCEU members in this…
Monday, 19 May 2014, 19.00 hours, the “Resurrection Joy” vocal-symphonic concert took place at the Romanian Atheneum, in the presence of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. To start with, the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church delivered a speech entitled Lady Maria Brancoveanu – a burning icon lamp of the Romanian nation. The Patriarch of Romania…
This morning, 19 May 2014, the Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolitanate of Muntenia and Dobrudgea met at the Patriarchal Residence of Bucharest, under chairmanship of His Beatitude Daniel, Archbishop of Bucharest, Metropolitan of Muntenia and Dobrudgea, Locum tenens of the throne of Caesarea of Cappadocchia and Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Several themes will…
Today, 18 May 2014, it is the 5th Sunday after the Easter, or of the Samaritan woman. After the Divine Liturgy celebrated in the chapel of the Patriarchal Residence dedicated to Saint Great Martyr George, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a sermon in which he explained the significance of the evangelical pericope of John 4:5-42,…
Today, 16 May 2014, the Committee of the Representatives of the Orthodox Churches at the European Union met at the Patriarchate Palace in the presence of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, within an international seminary. The problems the family is faced with in the context of the present crisis were discussed during the meeting. His Beatitude…
Speech of His Beatitude DANIEL, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, at the opening of the CROCEU (Committee of the Orthodox Churches’ Representatives to the European Union) meeting, Bucharest, 16 May 2014: We joyfully welcome all participants in this event and thank you for your interest in the dialogue between the European Institutions and Churches…
16 May 1859 – Theology professor BADEA CIREȘEANU (not ordained) was born in Spineni, county of Olt. Lower Seminary in Argeș (1874 – 1878) and Central in Bucharest (1879 – 1882), Faculty of Theology in Cernăuți (1886 – 1890), with a doctor’s degree in 1891). Professor at the Seminary in Curtea de Argeș (1883 –…
16 May 1898 – Priest and professor of theology GALACTION LIVIU MUNTEANU was born in Cristian, county of Brașov. Studies at the “Andrei Șaguna” secondary school in Brașov (1909 – 1917), with equivalence at the Faculty of Theology of Cernăuți, where he was awarded the doctor’s degree (1924). Professor of Bible study of the Old…
16 May 1867 – Priest and historian NICOALE TINCU-VELIA passed away in Vârșeț, Serbia. Gymnasium studies at Oravița and Seghedin, Tehological Seminary in Vârșeț (1835 – 1837). Priest in Secaș (county of Caraș-Severin). Consistory secretary and professor at the Romanian section of the Seminary of Vârșeț (1839 – 1860), consistorial “assessor” and professor at the…
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, feast of the Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen, dedication day of the Patriarchal Cathedral, several manifestations will take place, included in the calendar of the events of 2014, that the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church declared as Solemn Eucharistic Year (of the Holy Confession and Holy Communion) and Commemorative…
15 May 1858 – Bishop IOSIF BĂDESCU (baptised Traian) was born in Șopotul vechi, county of Caraș-Severin. Gymnasium studies at Caransebeș, Lugoj and Seghedin, juridical studies at the University of Budapest (graduated in 1884) and theological ones at the University of Cernăuți, where he was awarded the doctor’s degree in 1889. Secretary (1888-1903), eparchial assessor…
15 May 1879 – MOISE BALEA, missionary priest in the United States was born in Cărpiniș, county of Alba. Secondary school studies, then at the Theological Institute of Sibiu (1902 – 1905). Ordained in Sibiu, on 18 October 1905 and sent by the Archdiocese of Sibiu as missionary priest in the U.S.A., first to Cleveland-Ohio…
15 May 1922 – Priest and historian ION SRBU passed away in his native village Rudăria. Secondary studies at Caransebel, Debrețin, Bratislava and Brașov; higher studies – theology, history and philosophy (doctor’s degree in 1899) – at the Universities in Jena, Vienna and Cernăuți, with equivalent exams at the Theological Institute in Arad (1909). Professor…
15 May 1778 – Metropolitan IACOB PUTNEANUL, of Moldova, passed away at Putna Monastery. Monk ever since a young man at Putna, where he had studied, abbot of the monastery (1744), then Bishop of Rădăuți (August 1745) and Metropolitan of Moldova (13 November 1750); retired in February 1769 and returned to Putna, where he lived…
14 May 1887 – Priest and pedagogue SIMION POPESCU-LILIACOVEANU was born in Floru, county of Olt. Studies at the “Central” Seminary (1900 – 1908). Faculty of Theology of Bucharest (1908 – 1912) and specialised courses at the National Capodistrian University of Athens (1918 – 1921), where he graduates Theology (1920) and Philology-Philosophy (1919), doctor in…
14 May 2002 – Priest and journalist VASILE ȚEPORDEI passed away. Studies at the Theological Seminary (1929) and at the Faculty of Theology in Chișinău (graduated in 1933). He was Religion professor at various secondary schools in Chișinău (1935-1940; 1941-1944) and in Bucharest (1940-1941; 1944-1948). Ever since a student he collaborated with several church publications,…
14 May 1742 – Archpriest and historian RADU TEMPEA II, son of priest Radu Tempea I passed away. He studied at the school near the church of “Saint Nicholas” in Șcheii Brașovului, then he became a teacher too, and in parallel deacon (1713); priest at the same church (ordained on 19 February 1718 in Bucharest,…