Enthronement Anniversary

Romanian Orthodox Church marks 18 years since Patriarch Daniel’s enthronement

On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates the 18th anniversary of the enthronement of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. Since the autumn session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church is being held on September 29–30, 2025, in preparation for the upcoming consecration of the National Cathedral and for discussions on…

Sep 29, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem marks 19th enthronement anniversary with celebrations and Romanian Patriarch’s message

His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III celebrated the 19th anniversary of his enthronement as Patriarch of Jerusalem on Sunday. The occasion was marked by a thanksgiving service at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, followed by a festive gathering in the Throne Hall of the Patriarchal Palace. Archimandrite Teofil Anăstăsoaie, the superior of the Romanian Settlements…

Nov 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel reaffirms importance of religious collaboration for Romanian society

On September 30, 2024, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church addressed leaders and representatives of Romania’s recognized religious denominations, underscoring the need for ongoing consultation and cooperation to benefit society. During the event, attended by dignitaries including the Apostolic Nuncio and the Secretary of State for Religious Affairs, the Patriarch emphasized the vital role…

Oct 3, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s 16th enthronement anniversary: We thank God and those through whom He works

After the Divine Liturgy on Saturday, the Patriarchal Cathedral hosted a Doxology marking the 16th anniversary of Patriarch Daniel’s enthronement as Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The Te Deum service was officiated by the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Paisie of Sinaia in the presence of members of the Holy Synod, clergy and state officials. At…

Oct 3, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

15 years after enthronement, Patriarch Daniel looks into the future. Diaspora and low birth rate among his priorities

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel marked 15 years since his enthronement as Patriarch of Romania on Friday, September 30. Divine Liturgy and Te Deum On this important event in the life of the Romanian Orthodox Church, His Beatitude presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. After a Te Deum service officiated by…

Sep 30, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church to mark Patriarch Daniel’s 15th enthronement anniversary

On Friday, 30 September 2022, the Romanian Orthodox Church will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the enthronement of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. From 09.00 to 11.00 am, the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. After the Divine Liturgy, at 11.00 am, a Te Deum service will be officiated as a…

Sep 28, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

“It’s not the number of years that matters, but the use of time”: Patriarch Daniel on his 14th enthronement anniversary

“It’s not the number of years that matters so much, but the use of time to glorify God and help others,” Patriarch Daniel said Thursday at the end of the Thanksgiving service marking the 14th anniversary of his enthronement as Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Marking his fourteenth enthronement anniversary on Sept. 30, His…

Oct 1, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s 13th enthronement anniversary: communique

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020, the Romanian Orthodox Church marks the His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel’s 13th enthronement anniversary. On this occasion, at 9.00 a.m., the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral. At 11.00 a.m. a Te Deum service will be officiated as wholehearted thanksgiving to God for the benefactions over the life…

Sep 25, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte’s 7th enthronement anniversary

Monday, February 24, His Beatitude Patriarch Neophyte celebrates his 7th enthronement anniversary as Primate of Bulgarian Orthodox Church. Patriarch Neophyte (Bulgarian: Патриарх Неофит, secular name Simeon Nikolov Dimitrov; born 15 October 1945, Sofia) is the current head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church from 24 February 2013. Prior to his election, he was the Metropolitan of…

Feb 24, 2020Iulian Dumitraşcu

15th episcopal consecration anniversary of His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III

His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III celebrates on 14 February 2020 his 15th episcopal consecration anniversary. His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine (known in the world as Elias Giannopoulos, his parents, Panagiotes-Triseugenia) was born in Gargalianes of the County of Triphylia-Messinia, in 1952. He arrived in Jerusalem in…

Feb 14, 2020Iulian Dumitraşcu

14th enthronement anniversary of His Beatitude Theophilos III

His Beatitude Theophilos III celebrates on 22 November 2019 his 14th enthronement anniversary. His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine (known in the world as Elias Giannopoulos, his parents, Panagiotes-Triseugenia) was born in Gargalianes of the County of Triphylia-Messinia, in 1952.  He arrived in Jerusalem in July 1964…

Nov 22, 2019Florin Nicolaie