Romanian Patriarchate

Patriarch Daniel blesses St Elijah social centre in Calimanesti after renovation works

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel officiated Friday, September 7, a blessing service for the social and pastoral centre of St Elijah in Călimănești-Căciulata, Valcea County, at the conclusion of the recent renovation works. The service was attended by the local hierarch, His Eminence Archbishop Varsanufie of Ramnic. At the end of the blessing service, the Patriarch…

Sep 11, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Church of Greece to build park in Mati, help hospital find living relatives of WWII soldiers

The Church of Greece will create an outdoor park in Mati, where a sweeping wildfire in July killed 91 people in the greater area and destroyed homes, the Permanent Holy Synod announced Wednesday. The park will be built on a property belonging to the Monastery of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Penteli after it…

Sep 6, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

The Mother of God waited for her translation to Heaven in prayer and gratitude: Patriarch Daniel on Dormition of Theotokos

When she learned the news of her falling asleep, Virgin Mary ‘began praying, thanking God for her earthly life, for all benefactions received from Him’, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said Wednesday marking the Solemnity of the Dormition of the Theotokos. The Patriarch of Romania presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest…

Aug 16, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Diocese of Italy expresses solidarity with victims of Genoa bridge collapse

A day after a highway bridge collapsed in Genoa, Italy, killing at least 39 people, the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy released a message expressing compassion and solidarity with the victims’ families. Full text: The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy learned with great sorrow the news that many people, including children, died under the ruins…

Aug 16, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate urges peace, dialogue, and social co-responsibility

Entire Romania is concerned about the recent events causing violence and whose victims include both civilians and police officers. Although politically neutral, but sensitive to social issues, as ‘factor of social peace’ (according to the Law of Religious Denominations No. 489/2006, article 7, paragraph 1), the Romanian Orthodox Church urges prayer, peace, dialogue, and social…

Aug 11, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate raises money for Greece wildfires victims

Romanian Patriarchate urges all its Dioceses to financially support he victims of the catastrophic wildfires that took place in recent days in Greece. Press release of the Romanian Patriarchate: As a token of brotherly communion and solidarity, the Romanian Patriarchate urges all its Dioceses at home and abroad to financially support, according to their possibilities,…

Jul 26, 2018Sorin Ioniţe

The week in pictures: July 16-22, 2018

A selection of the best pictures from last week’s events in the Orthodox world.

Jul 23, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate’s Spokesperson Vasile Bănescu tells Romanian Christians not to be afraid

During a RVE Timisoara radio program the spokesperson of the Romanian Patriarchate, Vasile Banescu, has sent a message of encouragement and solidarity to all Christians in Romania saying, ‘Do not be afraid, because the Truth that is Christ Himself is always with us!’ ‘I want to send a message to all our Christian brothers and…

Jun 28, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Members of Joint Working Group between the RCC and the WCC visit the Romanian Patriarchate

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed Thursday, 7 June 2018, a delegation of the Joint Working Group (JWG) between the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) and the World Council of Churches (WCC). The members of the delegation included His Eminence Hon Metropolitan Nifon, Archbishop of Targoviste and patriarchal exarch, JWG co-moderator, His Excellency Martin Diarmuid, Roman Catholic…

Jun 7, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Three reasons why the Church established the Sunday of all Saints: Patriarch Daniel

During his Sunday homily at Samurcasesti Monastery, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel listed three reasons why the Church established a special day to celebrate the Synaxis of All Saints. Patriarch Daniel said that the first reason was to indicate that humans can become Saints, ‘to show that the fruit or consequence of the coming of the…

Jun 5, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

The Basilica News Agency has communicated the ‘good to know’ in words and pictures for 10 years: Patriarch Daniel

During the festivities held Monday, May 28, 2018, at the Patriarchal Palace, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel pointed out the missionary activity of the Basilica News Agency stressing that it has communicated the ‘good to know’ from the Romanian Patriarchate’s dioceses for 10 years. ‘For 10 years, the Basilica News Agency of the Romanian Patriarchate is…

May 29, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu