reliquary blessing

Patriarch Daniel blesses reliquary of St Constantine Sârbu ahead of local canonisation ceremony

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel blessed a large reliquary made for the holy relics of Priest-Martyr Saint Constantine Sârbu on Wednesday. “Priest-martyr Saint Constantine Sârbu was loved by the faithful during his lifetime, and after his death his memory remained alive in the hearts of those who had known him,” Patriarch Daniel said. “When his remains…

Oct 22, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel blesses reliquary of St Eulogia of Samurcășești, highlights her defence of Orthodox faith

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel blessed the reliquary containing the relics of St Eulogia of Samurcășești on Friday. During the service at the historic Chapel of St George the Great Martyr, His Beatitude highlighted the saint’s mission to preserve the Orthodox faith. “The Holy Nun-Martyr Eulogia demonstrates the important role of lay faithful, monks and nuns…

Oct 5, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel blesses reliquary holding relics of St Maria Brâncoveanu and her sons

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel blessed the reliquary on Thursday, which holds the relics of Saint Maria Brâncoveanu and her sons, Stephen and Matthew. The blessing service was officiated in the historic Chapel of “Saint George the Trophy-bearer” at the Patriarchal Residence. An icon of Romanian dignity and spirituality His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel highlighted that Saint…

Aug 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel blesses reliquary for newly canonised nuns of Văratec Monastery

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church blessed on Monday the reliquary that will house the relics of the newly canonised Venerable Mothers Nazaria, Olympias, and Elizabeth (Safta) Brâncoveanu of Văratec Monastery. The service took place at the historic St. George Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest. The silver reliquary was crafted…

Aug 4, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu