Patriarch Daniel

Young volunteers honoured at Patriarchal Palace Gala for their involvement in Church activities

The “Youth in Action” volunteers were celebrated Tuesday evening at a gala held at the Patriarchal Palace. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel attended the gala and praised their dedication to the Church’s activities. The event was moderated by Archdeacon Eugen Maftei, Advisor for Education and Youth Activities in Bucharest’s Archdiocese. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel expressed gratitude…

Dec 4, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel votes in 2024 Parliamentary elections

On Sunday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church cast his vote in the Parliamentary elections. The Patriarch of Romania exercised his right to vote at “Ienăchiță Văcărescu” Elementary School in Bucharest around 5:30 PM. By then, voter turnout had surpassed 44% of those listed on the electoral rolls. Romania’s permanent electoral lists…

Dec 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel joins Romania’s National Day reception hosted by President Klaus Iohannis

On Saturday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel attended a reception at Cotroceni Palace hosted by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on the occasion of Romania’s National Day. The event gathered representatives of state institutions, religious denominations, civil society, and members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Bucharest. “Tomorrow is Romania’s National Day, and I urge you to…

Dec 2, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Fasting alone is not enough without acts of mercy

“It is not enough to abstain from harming others; one must also do much good to achieve salvation,” Patriarch Daniel reminded the faithful last Sunday during his sermon at the Chapel of St. George the Great Martyr in the Patriarchal Residence. Reflecting on the Gospel reading about Christ’s dialogue with a rich young ruler (Luke…

Nov 28, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

National Cathedral receives significant relic of St. Andrew: Right leg fibula

The National Cathedral in Romania has been gifted a significant relic: a fragment of the right leg fibula of Saint Andrew the Apostle. The donation was made by His Grace Siluan, Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Italy, on behalf of all the parishes in the Italian peninsula. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received the holy relic during…

Nov 28, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarch receives Israel’s Ambassador for courtesy visit

On Monday, November 25, 2024, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania welcomed His Excellency Mr. Lior Ben Dor, the Ambassador of Israel to Romania, for a courtesy visit at the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest. Patriarch Daniel praised Ambassador Ben Dor’s extensive diplomatic experience and highlighted the excellent relations between Romania and Israel. A pertinent example…

Nov 26, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel of Romania welcomes Azerbaijan’s Ambassador Gudsi Osmanov for an official visit

On Friday, November 15, 2024, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania received His Excellency Mr. Gudsi Osmanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Bucharest, during an introductory visit at the Patriarchal Residence. At the beginning of the meeting, Patriarch Daniel extended a warm welcome to the ambassador and commended His Excellency’s extensive diplomatic and…

Nov 15, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s message marks 50th anniversary of Montreal’s Romanian Orthodox Cathedral

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a heartfelt message to the Romanian Orthodox community in Montreal, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist and Saint Callinicus of Cernica. In his message, Patriarch Daniel highlighted the cathedral’s pivotal role in preserving and promoting the Orthodox faith and Romanian identity…

Nov 11, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges Bucharest clergy to follow the inspiring model of Healing Saints

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church has emphasized the importance of the holy unmercenary healing saints as powerful spiritual models, bridging ancient faith and modern medicine. In his message to clergy attending the autumn pastoral-missionary conference of the Archdiocese of Bucharest, the Patriarch of Romania underscored the Church’s mission to deepen understanding…

Nov 5, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Message: Patriarch Daniel prays for the victims of the Novi Sad accident

Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent a message to the Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia expressing his deep sorrow at the news of the tragic accident at a railway station in Novi Sad. Serbia is on Saturday in mourning and an investigation has begun after the death of 14 people in the collapse of part of the outer…

Nov 2, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel expresses compassion and solidarity following devastating floods in Spain

In response to the catastrophic flooding in Spain’s Valencia, Malaga, and Castilla-La Mancha regions, which has led to 95 confirmed deaths and left many missing—including 22 Romanians—the Romanian Orthodox Church, led by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, has extended a message of profound sympathy and support. The message, delivered to the Spanish public and the Romanian…

Oct 31, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu