Patriarch Daniel’s message for World Day of the Sick
On February 11, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a message in observance of World Day of the Sick, highlighting that health is a divine blessing and a gift from God. The message comes in the…
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Bucharest coat of arms will include image of city patron Saint Demetrius the New
During a meeting last week, the municipal council of Bucharest revised the coat of arms to include the patron saint of the city, Saint Demetrius the New. The councillors granted their approval for the replacement…
Patriarch Daniel’s 2023: Notable addresses, visits, and events
It was a busy year for all levels of Romanian society, no less on the ecclesiastical level. In 2023, Patriarch Daniel demonstrated a keen awareness of significant societal issues and events through his prayers, tangible…
Patriarch Daniel performs Great Blessing of Water: Theophany is the feast by which God’s love is revealed to humans
The Baptism of the Lord or Theophany “is the feast by which God’s love is revealed to humans: the Father’s love, who sees His eternal Son as a Man in the waters of the Jordan…
Proclamation Act for Romanian Patriarchate’s 2024 Solemn and Commemorative Year: full text
The Romanian Patriarchate designated 2024 as the Commemorative Year of all the holy unmercenary healers and the Solemn Year of the Pastoral Care of the Sick. The Patriarch of Romania presided over the proclamation ceremony…
Patriarch Daniel begins 2024 expressing gratitude for the gift of the past and hope for the future
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church emphasised the importance of gratitude for the gift of the past and hope for the future at a solemn service performed on New Year’s Eve at…
Patriarch Daniel’s end-of-year advice: Cultivate peace! Value health!
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed the civil New Year with prayers at the Patriarchal Cathedral. His Beatitude addressed the faithful, highlighting the value of time, and reminded them that 2024 would be dedicated to the…
Archdeacon Mihail Bucă awarded patriarchal Order of the Praying Theotokos
During a ceremony at the patriarchal residence on Christmas Eve, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel bestowed the second highest distinction in the Romanian Patriarchate upon Archdeacon Mihail Bucă, protopsaltes of the Patriarchal Cathedral and conductor of…
Patriarch Daniel explains spiritual meanings of the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt
“The flight into Egypt recounted by the Evangelist Matthew has many spiritual meanings,” His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel stressed in his sermon at Cernica Monastery, where he attended the Divine Liturgy on December 26. The first…
Patriarch Daniel: Christmas is a celebration of God’s humble and merciful love
“This feast is a celebration of God’s humble and merciful love shown in His eternal Son, who out of love for humankind and its salvation became exactly what He loved – a Man,” His Beatitude…