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Dec 24, 201207:30 PMbasilica.ro

Sermons on Christmas, New Year and Epiphany

Dec 24, 2012basilica.ro

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The Eve of Christmas at the Romanian Patriarchate

On 24 December the Romanian Orthodox Church is on the Eve of Christmas. On this day special religious services are celebrated in all the places of worship of the Romanian Patriarchate. Royal Hours at the Romanian Patriarchate The Patriarchal Cathedral dressed festive vestments and now is waiting for the faithful to attend the special services…

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Dec 23, 201201:30 PMbasilica.ro

The Nativity of Jesus Christ, our Lord, is the Mysterious Work of the Most Holy Trinity

On 23 December 2012, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, delivered a sermon in the chapel of Saint Gregory the Enlightener of the Patriarchal Residence in which he explained the significance of the evangelical parable of the Sunday before the Nativity of the Lord of Saint Evangelist Matthew 1:1-24, referring to the…

Dec 23, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 22, 201201:37 PMbasilica.ro

Remembrance of the Heroes of December 1989 at the Patriarchal Cathedral

These days the priests and deacons celebrate remembrance services at the cemeteries, monuments and road side shrines from all over the country dedicated to the heroes of December 1989 who sacrificed their lives for the freedom, faith and dignity of the Romanian people. On 22 December 2012, the heroes of December 1989 were remembered at…

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22 December 1889 – NICHIFOR CRAINIC, theology professor, poet, essayist, philosopher, journalist, politician, was born in Bulbucata, today’s in Giurgiu county.

Studies at the “Cetral Seminary” and at the Theology Faculty of Bucharest (1912 – 1916), with specialisation at the Catholic Faculty of Theology and at that of Philosophy of the University of Vienna (1920 – 1922). He worked with the editorial offices of some newspapers of Bucharest (from 1918); he ran the monthly magazine “Gândirea”…

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Dec 21, 201202:00 PMbasilica.ro

The Irenical letter the Patriarch of Romania

On the occasion of the Nativity of the Lord, A.D. 2012, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church addressed an Irenical letter to the Primates of the sister Orthodox Churches. We render below the content of this Irenical letter: “For us and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate of…

Dec 21, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 21, 201211:38 AMbasilica.ro

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel: FOR US MEN AND FOR OUR SALVATION – PASTORAL LETTER AT THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 2012

Dec 21, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 20, 201203:15 PMbasilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania Awarded the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle Protector of Romania to the President of the National Authority for Administration and Regulations in Communications (ANCOM in Romanian)

Today, 20 December 2012, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, awarded the order of Saint Andrew the Apostle Protector of Romania to Mr. Catalin Marinescu, President of the National Authority for Administration and Regulations in Communications, in Europa Christiana hall of the Patriarchate Palace, in the presence of the members of the Church National Council.…

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20 December 1808 – Bishop IOAN POPASU was born in Brașov.

Gymnasium studies at Brașov, Sibiu and Cluj, theological studies at the University of Vienna (1832 – 1836). Secretary of Bishop Vasile Moga (1836 – 1837), priest and archpriest in Brașov (since 1837), active participant in the Revolution of 1848 (one of the ten secretaries and member of the Romanian delegation sent to Vienna), co-founder of…

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Dec 19, 201209:36 PMbasilica.ro

Group of Carollers from Putna at the Romanian Patriarchate

On 19 December 2012, a group of carollers from Putna village, county of Suceava, carolled His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel at the Patriarchate Palace of Bucharest. After finishing their recital of carols the Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church thanked and blessed them: “Thank you very much for these beautiful chants and for the wonderful carols…

Dec 19, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 19, 201208:25 PMbasilica.ro

Laudate Dominum Chorus of Saint Julian of Tars – Iasi Carolled at the Patriarchate Palace

Tonight the Patriarch of Romania was carolled by Laudate Dominum chorus of the St Julian of Tars parish of Iasi city. The members of the choral group sang carols on traditional voices, informs Trinitas Radio station. To end with, His Beatitude offered them presents and congratulated them for the mission they develop in the parish:…

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Dec 19, 201207:39 PMbasilica.ro

Chorus of the Lord’s Army Association of Sibiu Carolled the Patriarch of Romania

On 19 December 2012, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel was carolled by the chorus of the Lord’s Army Association of Sibiu. Its members performed traditional Transylvanian carols and New Year’s wishes. In the speech delivered, the Patriarch of Romania spoke about the importance of keeping our ancient traditions. “We are glad because we listened to your…

Dec 19, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 19, 201212:40 PMbasilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania Congratulated the New Elected Patriarch of Antioch

His Beatitude JOHN X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East Your Beatitude, It is with brotherly love in Christ that we congratulate Your Beatitude for the election, on the 17th of December 2012, as the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East. Your broad experience as professor and dean at Balamand Institute of Theology,…

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Dec 18, 201207:24 PMbasilica.ro

19 December 1990 – Rev. BORIS RĂDULEANU passed away in Bucharest

19 December 1990 – Rev. BORIS RĂDULEANU passed away in Bucharest. Studies at the Theological Seminary of Chișinău, at the Faculties of Theology and Philosophy of Cernăuți, then specialised studies in France and England (1937 – 1938). He collaborated with the magazines: “Misionarul” of Chișinău, “Însemnări creștine” of Bălți and other religious publications. He was…

Dec 18, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 18, 201203:30 PMbasilica.ro

Name day of the Patriarch of Romania on the Joy Hill

Today, 18 December 2012, the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrated Saint Pious Daniil the Hermit. On this occasion, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the new Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence dedicated to Saint Pious Daniil the Hermit. His Beatitude was assisted by a group of hierarchs made up of His…

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Dec 18, 201202:15 PMbasilica.ro

Festive time at the Patriarchate Palace

Today, 18 December 2012, a festive time was held in Europa Christiana hall of the Patriarchate Palace on the occasion of the name day of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, with the participation of some hierarchs members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, members of the Standing meetings of the Church…

Dec 18, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 18, 201201:10 PMbasilica.ro

Te Deum at the Patriarchal Cathedral

On 18 December 2012, day of Saint Pious Daniil the Hermit, His Beatitude celebrated his spiritual protector. On this occasion, a Te Deum service was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral, as thanksgiving to God for the boons bestowed over the Patriarch of Romania. The religious service was celebrated by His Grace Varsanufie Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop…

Dec 18, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 18, 201212:20 PMbasilica.ro

Saint Daniil the Hermit Celebrated at the Romanian Patriarchate

Today, 16 December 2012, the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates Saint Pious Daniil the Hermit. On this feast day, the new chapel of the Patriarchal Residence celebrates its protector. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The group of hierarchs that assisted His Beatitude was made up of:…

Dec 18, 2012basilica.ro

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17 december 2012 – His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates his protector, Saint Daniel the Prophet

His Beatitude Daniel Ciobotea, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, was born on July 22, 1951, in Dobrești-Bara, Timiș County, as the third child in the family of the teacher Alexie and Stela Ciobotea. He attended primary school in the native village (1958-1962), Dobrești, secondary school in Lăpușnic (1962-1966), Timiș County. In 1966, he attended…

Dec 18, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 17, 201208:15 PMbasilica.ro

Traditional Concert of Carols at the Patriarchate Palace

Tonight, 17 December 2012, 18.00 hours, the traditional concert entitled “The Sunrise” performed by the choruses of the Romanian Patriarchate took place in “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna of the Patriarchate Palace, organised by Basilica Press Centre. The concert was held in the presence of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, of His Eminence Casian, Archbishop…

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