Patriarch Daniel

Pope Francis congratulates the Patriarch of Romania on his 70th birthday: full text

Pope Francis sent a message to the 70th anniversary of the Patriarch of Romania: Patriarch Daniel, Mentor of the Romanian Orthodox Church To His Beatitude Daniel Archbishop of Bucharest Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church On the occasion of your Beatitude’s seventieth birthday, I cordially assure you of my spiritual closeness. I pray that almighty…

Jul 22, 2021Iulian Dumitraşcu

On his birthday, Patriarch Daniel remembers his predecessors: I particularly think of Patriarch Teoctist

At the end of the meeting of the Holy Synod, on Wednesday, the hierarchs held a festivity in honour of Patriarch Daniel, who turned 70. The members of the Holy Synod offered the Patriarch an amphora and a set of engolpia. Metropolitan Teofan of Moldavia and Bukovina addressed the Patriarch on behalf of all the…

Jul 22, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel celebrates 70th birthday: We thank all those who support the activities of the Romanian Orthodox Church

On his 70th birthday, Patriarch Daniel turned his thoughts of gratitude to God, his parents, and all those who support the activities of the Romanian Orthodox Church. His Beatitude delivered the anniversary speech on Thursday, July 22, 2021, after the Te Deum service officiated at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral. Thanks to God…

Jul 22, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel turns 70

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania celebrates his 70th birthday on Thursday. He was born on 22 July 1951, to parents Alexe and Stela Ciobotea, in Dobreşti village, Bara commune, county of Timiş. He was baptised Dan-Ilie. Education and professional experience 1958 – 1962 – he attends the primary school in his native village Dobreşti, county…

Jul 22, 2021Iulian Dumitraşcu

Mr Puzzle creates Patriarch Daniel portrait with 720 Rubik’s cubes as congratulation on His Beatitude’s 70th birthday

Among the congratulatory messages sent during this period to Patriarch Daniel, on the occasion of his 70th  birthday, the exquisite message of young artist Cristian Leana stands out for its originality. The young man, known as Mr Puzzle, used more than 700 Rubik’s cubes to portray the Patriarch of Romania. The process, which lasted almost…

Jul 20, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania celebrates his 70th birthday: Program

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, on the feast day of the Holy and Glorious Prophet Elijah, at the Chapel dedicated to Saint Elijah at the Patriarchal Residence. His Beatitude received the name of Dan-Ilie at Baptism. On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, a…

Jul 20, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

The Romanian Orthodox Church has glorified 152 saints so far. Patriarch Daniel explains the canonization process

One hundred and fifty-two Romanian saints are interceding for us in heaven, before God. The Romanian Orthodox Church has canonized these Saints during a period of seventy years. On the second Sunday after Pentecost (Synaxis of All Romanian Saints), His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel explained what the canonization process entails. “Most of the saints we know…

Jul 6, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel on World Social Media Day: A good word enlightens communication

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania has sent a message marking World Social Media Day 2021 highlighting responsible communication in the context of the challenges of today’s world. A good word enlightens communication: full text In the context of the pandemic, social networks proved to be a very useful missionary and pastoral means since, for…

Jun 30, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian parish established in Ljubljana: Caring for Romanians everywhere is a moral duty, Patriarch Daniel says

Patriarch Daniel on Wednesday announced the establishment of a new parish for Romanians in the diaspora. The parish will be in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and will be pastored by Father Pavel Goreanu, a former parish priest in Turin. “It is a right and a moral duty of us to take care of Romanians everywhere,” the Patriarch…

Jun 24, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel on Pentecost: The Church is not founded by human agreement. It is the extension of Christ’s life

The Church is not founded by a human agreement, but it is the extension of the life of Christ in humanity, in those who believe in Him, are baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and fulfil the will of God in their lives by co-working…

Jun 22, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges parents, professors and priests to support students intensely at the end of a difficult school year

The Patriarch of Romania sent a message before the national examination and baccalaureate. Patriarch Daniel first addressed the young people to whom he stressed the importance of these exams for their development. He also urged parents, professors and priests in the parishes to support them more intensely at the end of this difficult school year.…

Jun 21, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu