Thursday, 24 October 2013, the Way of the Saints procession was held with the blessing of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, organised as every year on the Joy Hill. This year, the Icon of Saint Empress Helen in which particles of the Holy Wood of the Holy Cross are kept and…
The delegation of the Orthodox Church of Greece headed by His Eminence Dionisie, Metropolitan of Corinth arrived in Bucharest this morning bringing with him the Icon of Saint Empress Helen in which particles of the Holy Wood of the Holy Cross and relics of the Saint are kept, as well as the Miracle Worker Icon…
PROGRAMME OF THE MANIFESTATIONS ORGANISED ON THE OCCASION OF THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE FEAST OF SAINT PIOUS DIMITRIOS THE NEW, PROTECTOR OF BUCHAREST 24 – 29 October 2013 From 24 – 29 October 2013, on the occasion of the annual pilgrimage to the feast of Saint Pious Dimitrios the New, Protector of Bucharest (celebrated on…
Today, 20 October 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania blessed the Daily Centre for Children of “Kind Stelian” of “Joy of Help” Foundation, Urlati branch. His Beatitude showed in the sermon delivered that it is not enough for the little ones to be maintained as long as their parents are abroad, because they badly…
Today, 20 October 2013, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church visited the faithful of Valea Crangului parish, deanery of Urlati, county of Prahova. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel emphasised in the sermon delivered the spiritual teaching of the evangelical pericope read during the Divine Liturgy (Luke 8:26-39): “The…
On 15 October 2013, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received Mr. Evanghelos Meimarkis, President of the Greek Parliament, who is paying an official to Romania, accompanied by a Greek Parliamentary delegation. His Excellency Grigorios Vassiloconstandakis, Ambassador of the Greek Republic in Bucharest was also present. The President of the Greek Parliament thanked for reception and underlined…
Today, 14 October 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the semi-basement of the church of Saint Pious Parascheva of Voluntari town, county of Ilfov. Over one thousand faithful attended the religious service who have come to pray and listen to the sermon of the Primate of the Romanian Orthodox…
The parish of Saint Friday of Pajura district of Bucharest celebrates its saint patron. The community has two places of worship: a small wooden one dedicated to Saint Pious Parascheva and another one raised of late dedicated to Saints Martyrs Brancoveans. Sunday night His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania was in the middle of the…
On 13 October 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania delivered a sermon in the chapel of “Saint Gregory the Enlightener” of the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest in which he explained the significance of the Evangelical Pericope of the 21st Sunday after Pentecost in which the “Parable of the Sower” is related. Christ, our Saviour,…
Today, 10 October 2013, Rev Prof. Ene Braniste was commemorated at “Patriarch Justinian” Faculty of Orthodox Theology of Bucharest, within a symposium organised at 100 years since his birth, in the presence of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania. To start with the meeting, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a speech entitled Rev. Prof. Ene…
Today, 7 October 2013, the students of “Patriarch Justinian” Orthodox Faculty of Theology of Bucharest attended the opening celebration of the academic year. The event began in the morning with the participation of the students and of the members of the teaching staff at the Divine Liturgy celebrated by His Grace Varlaam Ploiesteanul, Assistant Bishop…
On 6 October 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church delivered a sermon in the chapel of “Saint Gregory the Enlightener” of the Patriarchal Residence of Bucharest in which he explained the significance of the Evangelical pericope of the 20th Sunday after the Pentecost in the Gospel according to Luke, chapter 7:11-16,…
Today, 5 October 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania celebrated the remembrance service in the church of “Saint Nicholas” of Cernica Monastery, county of Ilfov, on the occasion of the commemoration of 20 years since his passing away. Besides His Beatitude Daniel, His Grace Varlaam Ploiesteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, His Grace Varsanufie…
From 2 – 5 October 2013 the International Congress of Theology on the theme Reception of the work of Father Dumitru Staniloae Today is held at the Patriarchate Palace at the initiative and with the blessing of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Today, 4 October 2013, it is the second day…
Today it is 20 years since the passing away of Father Dumitru Staniloae. On 4 October 1993, around 23.00 hours, the greatest Orthodox contemporary theologian was passing away. We shall render below some of the biographical dates of the great Romanian theologian: 1903 – On 16 November 1903, the last of the five children of…
International Congress at the Romanian Patriarchate On 3 October 2013, the International Theological Congress on the theme “Reception of the Work of Father Dumitru Staniloae Today” began. The festive session held in “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna, moderated by His Grace Varlaam Plooiesteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, was opened by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of…
Yesterday, 2 October 2013, feast of the “Protection of the Mother of God”, the church of “Saint John the Russian” of Brancusi district of Bucharest celebrated its second dedication day. On this occasion, the Patriarch of Romania delivered a sermon and blessed the Daily Centre for children of “Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen”, situated close…
The “Feast Lights” peddling depot was inaugurated this afternoon. The consecrating service was celebrated by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, in the presence of several hierarchs of the Holy Synod. “This is a necessary job, because the church objects must be selected, because we must cultivate the liturgical beauty and elegance.…
Monday, 30 September 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church chaired the Metropolitan Synod of Muntenia and Dobrudgea. The meeting was held at the Patriarchal Residence of Bucharest. To start with, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel mentioned among the points included in the daily agenda, the setting up of a coordinating committee for…