Patriarch Daniel

Patriarch Daniel: The philanthropic work of the Church stems from the Gospel of Christ’s merciful love

In his homily delivered on the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said that we ought to give thanks to God for the gifts received and help, in our turn, those in need. The Patriarch of Romania offered his reflections on the Gospel passage from Matthew 14:14-22 read during the Divine Liturgy celebrated…

Jul 31, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges to pray for Church discipline and unity

The Statute and Regulations Committee of the Romanian Orthodox Church held its working session on 27-28 July 2017 at the patriarchal residence in Bucharest. The Patriarch of Romania chaired the meeting, during which were studied the statutory and regulatory provisions regarding the discipline of clergymen of all degrees: deacons, priests, and bishops. In this regard,…

Jul 28, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

‘We should accompany the preaching of merciful love with the practice of merciful, humble love toward our fellows’, Patriarch Daniel says

On Sunday, Patriarch Daniel said that through gratefulness and merciful love we become co-workers with God. His Beatitude offered his reflections on the Sunday gospel reading and stressed that we behave in an unnatural way when we do not show gratitude for the bounties received because as we can observe from the two blind men…

Jul 24, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Patriarch Daniel prayerfully celebrates 66th birthday

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, celebrated Saturday his 66th birthday. On this occasion, His Grace Varlaam of Ploiesti, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, officiated a Te Deum (Doxology) service as a sign of thanksgiving to God for the bounties poured out upon His Beatitude over time. The July 22 service was attended by His…

Jul 24, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel about Prophet Elijah: ‘He is a compassionate helper of the poor and a punisher of the unjust’ | PHOTO GALLERY

The Holy Prophet Elijah the Tishbite, as a model of stable faith and courage in confessing God, is very popular among the Romanian people. This can be observed in the existence of numerous places of worship across the country dedicated to St Elijah. The second patronal feast of St Gregory the Enlightener Chapel of the…

Jul 21, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Members of the Holy Synod visit the “Garden of the Theotokos”

Photo by Robert Nicolae/ Basilica.ro

Jul 14, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

PHOTOS | Feast of the Nativity of St John the Forerunner at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Residence

Photo by Robert Nicolae/ Basilica.ro

Jul 13, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod elects assistant bishops to the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți, and the Archdiocese of Arad

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met Tuesday, 4 July 2017, at the Synodal Hall of the Patriarchal Residence. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, chaired the working session. During the meeting, the Holy Synod elected two Assistant Bishops for the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți, and namely for the Archdiocese of Arad.…

Jul 4, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Human dignity is more significant than one’s rank or function

During his homily delivered on the fourth Sunday after Pentecost, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, urged the faithful to manifest merciful love, deep humility, and strong faith, resembling the centurion to whom the daily gospel reading refers. His Beatitude also offered the example of faith of Ruler Prince Saint Stephen the Great, whom he…

Jul 2, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles resemble in their repentance and sacrificial love for the sake of Christ, Patriarch says

In his homily delivered on the Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Patriarch Daniel offered his reflections on the life and ministry of the two great missionaries, a former angler and a former rabbi who were transformed into fishers of men and were united through their sacrificial love for the sake of Christ.…

Jul 1, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Pavleia International Congress | Peacemakers in a conflict affected world

Message of His Beatitude DANIEL, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, addressed to the participants in the 23rd edition of the “Pavleia” International Congress, Veria, 26-29 June 2017: The Romanian Orthodox Church has gladly received also this year the invitation to participate in the works of the “Pavleia” International Congress dedicated to Holy Apostle Paul,…

Jun 29, 2017Sorin Ioniţe