Romanian Patriarchate

500th anniversary of Curtea de Argeş | ‘St Neagoe Basarab’s foundation expresses the faith, wisdom and beauty of the Romanian soul’ – Patriarch Daniel

Saint Neagoe Basarab was a good Romanian and an Orthodox Christian with a universal opening. Thus, this foundation of the holy prince expresses the faith, wisdom, and beauty of the Romanian soul, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said during his homily delivered Sept. 26 at Curtea de Arges. This year the Curtea de Arges Cathedral celebrates…

Sep 26, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

17,000+ benefit from Romanian Patriarchate’s “Table of Joy” social program in 2016 | 5 vans were purchased to streamline social services

The Romanian Patriarchate currently operates a series of social programs through which hot food and food supplies are distributed to the needy. Within the framework of this national program “Table of Joy,” 17,048 people received necessary assistance in 2016 alone. The Table of Joy program is implemented in 24 dioceses by 178 social-philanthropic institutions. In…

Sep 26, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Patriarch Daniel consecrates Șerban Vodă Church in Bucharest

On Sunday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel performed the consecration of Șerban Vodă Church in Bucharest, following the restoration work carried out in recent years. During his homily delivered Sept. 24, His Beatitude reflected on the tie existing between a place of worship and heaven. The heavenly gate that was consecrated today is an earthly place,…

Sep 25, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: ‘The mystery of Christ’s resurrection is hidden in the Holy Cross,’ Patriarch Daniel says

‘The mystery of Christ’s resurrection is hidden in the Holy Cross,’ Patriarch Daniel said Thursday in his homily delivered at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, explaining the unalterable tie between Christ, His Cross and His Resurrection. On the Feast day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, celebrated the…

Sep 15, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate provides financial support to St Mary School in Bucharest, at the beginning of the school year

The Romanian Patriarchate bought new beds for the twelve preschoolers with hearing impairment of the St Mary School in Bucharest, which opened its gates for the new school year on September 11. St Mary School is the only educational institution in Bucharest that provides special courses for children with hearing impairment. Present at the opening…

Sep 13, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate donates ultrasonic device to the Târgu Neamț Hospital

Last week, the Romanian Patriarchate donated an ultrasonic device for cardiac and abdominal examination to St Demetrius City Hospital in Târgu Neamț. The medical device, worth 30,000 euros, was necessary for the hospital’s cardiology department, following the malfunctioning of the existing equipment, ziartarguneamt.ro reports. The physicians were presented on Aug. 31 with the new medical…

Sep 7, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

ITO 2017 | Thousands of young people united in liturgical prayer in Iași (Video)

On Sunday, over 6,000 young people participating in the 2017 International Orthodox Youth Meeting prayed together with several hierarchs during the Divine Liturgy celebrated in Iasi. His Eminence Andreas, Metropolitan of Arkalochori, Kastelli and Viannos, the delegate of His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, presided over the Divine Liturgy celebrated on Sept. 3. Concelebrants for the…

Sep 5, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți opens first hospital in Dolhasca | ‘It is a place of physical and spiritual healing’

On Sunday, the first hospital of the Suceava and Rădăuți Archdiocese was inaugurated in Dolhasca, which will provide medical services to over 10,000 inhabitants in the area. His Eminence Archbishop Pimen officiated the blessing service for the medical, social unit dedicated to St George the Victory-Bearer, after which Abp. Pimen celebrated the Divine Liturgy. The…

Aug 22, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Decisions of the Holy Synod regarding the Diocese of Huși

On 17-18 August 2017, the Holy Synod and the Permanent (Standing) Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church have met in a spirit of prayer and much responsibility for the peace and unity of the Church. The two church bodies unanimously approved a series of amendments to the Statute for the Organization and Functioning of the…

Aug 18, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Homily by Patriarch Daniel on the Dormition of the Theotokos | “Virgin Mary is the living icon of the Church”

On Sunday, Patriarch Daniel said that the Mother of God is the living icon of the Church, who transports humans from the passing, earthly life to the eternal, heavenly life. His Beatitude delivered a homily referring to the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos during the Divine Liturgy celebrated at St George Chapel of…

Aug 17, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox Church in support of Romanian gymnasts. Deva Diocese donates sports equipment worth €16,000

Wednesday, the Orthodox Diocese of Deva and Hunedoara, represented by Bishop Gurie, donated sports equipment worth €16,000 to the Olympic gymnastics team. The event took place on 9 August 2017 in the gym of the Deva Municipal Sports Club, in the presence of gymnasts and their coaches. The Deva Diocese purchased an Acrotramp Long Trampoline…

Aug 10, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu