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Patronal feast of Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest 2021 | Photo Gallery

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presided over the Divine Liturgy at the outdoor altar on the Patriarchate’s Hill for the patronal feast of the Patriarchal Cathedral. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu    

May 21, 2021Mircea Florescu

Patriarch Daniel’s Easter Message: “Man’s final destination is not the grave but the Kingdom of Heaven”

In a video message for Holy Pascha 2021, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel points to the final destination of man, namely the Kingdom of Heaven. His Beatitude also conveys best regards to Romanians everywhere, urging them to keep the Orthodox faith and the values of Romanian spirituality. Message by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania on…

Apr 30, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel on Feast of St Demetrios the New: God works delicately through His Saints, but “cannot be mocked”!

During his sermon on Tuesday, Patriarch Daniel referred to two aspects of God’s presence and work in the world through Saint Demetrios the New: on the one hand, the delicacy and the miraculous help offered to the believers, on the other hand, the ‘bitter medicine’ administered to people for correction. The Patriarch of Romania highlighted…

Oct 28, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel consecrates Oradea Orthodox Cathedral | Photo gallery

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel consecrated, on Sunday, September 20, 2020, the “Resurrection of the Lord” Diocesan Cathedral in Oradea. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Sep 23, 2020Mircea Florescu

Patriarch Daniel blessed the reliquaries that will keep the holy relics of St Joseph of Văratec and St George the Pilgrim | In pictures

During a service held Monday, July 20, 2020, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel blessed the reliquaries that will keep the holy relics of St Joseph of Văratec and St George the Pilgrim. The reliquaries were made by the Patriarchate’s Workshops and will be delivered to Văratec Monastery. Follow us on Instagram @basilica.ro! Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro /…

Jul 20, 2020Mircea Florescu

Photo Gallery: Easter Vigil at the Romanian Patriarchate – 2020

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presided over the Easter Vigil at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Holy Saturday night. Concelebrants included His Beatitude’s patriarchal auxiliary bishops Varlaam of Ploiesti and Ieronim of Sinaia Follow us on Instagram: @basilica.ro Photography courtesy of: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Apr 21, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

In pictures: Maundy Thursday at the Patriarchal Cathedral. Blessing of the special Easter prosphora

On Maundy Thursday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral, delivered a homily and blessed the special Easter prosphora called Pasti. Follow us on Instagram: @basilica.ro Photography courtesy of: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Apr 21, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Patriarch Daniel’s Easter Encyclical: Love has conquered death

In this year’s pastoral encyclical for Holy Pascha, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel highlights the mystery of Christ’s Resurrection noting that the faith in the resurrection ‘helps us not to lose our hope in the face of life’s hardships.’ ‘Let us ask more insistently for the help of the crucified and risen Christ, Who knows our…

Apr 14, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The state of emergency is a special state of prevention of the spread of the epidemic, not a state of panic and discouragement

The Romanian Orthodox Church is gradually and responsibly adapting, depending on the evolution of the situation caused by the epidemic, as all the important institutions in the country do, respecting and promoting in the public space the recommendations of the state authorities. The Church is not only an institution of public utility, but also a…

Mar 17, 2020Sorin Ioniţe

National Church Council meets at the Patriarchal Residence | PHOTO GALLERY

The members of the National Church Council met Tuesday for their annual session under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. During the meeting held at the patriarchal residence in Bucharest, the Council evaluated the activity of the Romanian Church in 2019 and set proposals for 2020. Photo courtesy of Basilica.ro  / Mircea Florescu

Feb 12, 2020Mircea Florescu

The Feast of Lord’s Baptism at the Patriarchate | Photo Gallery

On Monday, January 6, 2020, Patriarch Daniel presided over the Divine Liturgy of St Basil the Great, having as concelebrants his patriarchal auxiliary bishops Varlaam of Ploiești and Ieronim of Sinaia. After Divine Liturgy, the assembly of clergy led by the Romanian Patriarch went out on the doorstep of the Patriarchal Residence where the Great…

Jan 7, 2020Mircea Florescu