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Patriarch Daniel urges faith, peace and communion in Christmas and New Year 2026 message

In his Christmas video message, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church reflects on the mystery of the Incarnation as God’s saving descent into human history, emphasising that Christmas is fundamentally a celebration of forgiveness, peace, and communion among people. Recalling the prophecies of Isaiah and Micah, the Patriarch of Romania underscores that the birth…

Dec 23, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Patriarch Daniel consecrate mosaic iconography of Romania’s National Cathedral

His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church consecrated on Sunday the mosaic iconography of Romania’s National Cathedral in Bucharest. The event marked one of the highlights celebrating the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate and 140 years since the Church gained autocephaly. Concelebrants for the consecration service…

Oct 28, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Word of Thanks at the Service of the Blessing of the National Cathedral’s Painting (EN/GR)

On the occasion of the Blessing of the painting of the National Cathedral, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, expressed his gratitude to the authorities of the Romanian state and to the faithful who have supported this work of the Church both materially and spiritually. The Patriarch of Romania also thanked His…

Oct 26, 2025basilica.ro

Patriarch Daniel blesses miniature replica of National Cathedral as Saint Andrew’s reliquary

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, on Thursday, blessed a reliquary crafted as a miniature replica of Romania’s National Cathedral, designed to hold fragments of the holy relics of Saint Andrew the Apostle, the Protector of Romania and of the Cathedral itself. The service took place in the historic Chapel of “Saint George the Great Martyr” at…

Oct 23, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Founder of Romania’s National Cathedral, Patriarch Daniel marks 18 years since enthronement

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel marks on Tuesday the 18th anniversary of his enthronement as Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The hierarchs of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Patriarchate, gathered in Bucharest for a working session, will join His Beatitude in prayer at the Patriarchal Palace to mark the occasion. One of the first…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s message at the enthronement of the new Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Bulgaria

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania conveyed a message of congratulations at the enthronement of the newly elected Primate of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniil. „In these solemn moments, we pray that the Almighty God may grant you peace, joy and abundant help to shepherd the Bulgarian Orthodox Church on the path…

Jun 30, 2024Andrei Ursulean

2023 Maundy Thursday at the Patriarchal Cathedral | PHOTO

On Maundy Thursday, April 13, 2023, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral, together with the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti and assistant bishop Timotei of Prahova. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Apr 13, 2023Mircea Florescu

Patriarch Daniel: Honouring the Saviour with objects of great price must not be put in opposition to helping the poor

Speaking about the anointing of the Saviour’s feet with precious myrrh, Patriarch Daniel emphasised during his sermon on Palm Sunday that honouring God with objects or gestures of great price should not be put in opposition to helping the poor. The Patriarch of Romania recounted the Sunday Gospel passage, which recalls how the sister of…

Apr 18, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Believers gather in large numbers for Bucharest Palm Sunday Procession: It is a work of confession, Patriarch Daniel says

“After two years of pandemic, when we lived in isolation and showed love for our neighbours by keeping them at a distance, God made us worthy to resume the tradition of pilgrimage on the eve of the Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem,” Patriarch Daniel said on Saturday evening at the Palm Sunday Procession in Bucharest. His…

Apr 18, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s message for Putna Celebration 150: Anniversary and commemoration for more Romanian communion

On Monday, August 16, 2021, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed the participants of the “Celebration of Putna – 150. Continuity of an ideal” festivities organized at Putna Monastery. His message was entitled “Anniversary and commemoration for more Romanian communion.” Patriarch Daniel’s message for Celebration of Putna – 150. Continuity of an ideal festivities: Full text…

Aug 18, 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