Romanian Patriarchate

Holy Synod elects two hierarchs, adds new Saints to Romanian Orthodox Church calendar

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met for its working session at “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula of the Patriarchal Palace on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The session was chaired by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. The Holy Synod elected by secret ballot the Very Reverend Archimandrite Paisie Teodorescu, patriarchal vicar, in the dignity of patriarchal…

Jul 6, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica News Agency Director urges Internet users to share “The Good to Know’

In an interview for Turnul Sfatului (Council Tour), the director of the Basilica News Agency, patriarchal adviser Aurelian Iftimiu urged everyone to share “The Good to Know” online. The interview was occasioned by the 15th anniversary since the launch of Basilica News Agency’s website. “Initially thought of as a point of convergence for the other…

Jun 17, 2023basilica.ro

Romanian Patriarchate sent humanitarian aid for those affected by the earthquake in Syria

The Romanian Patriarchate sent a humanitarian transport to Syria on Wednesday, to help people affected by the February earthquake. The aid was loaded onto a Romanian Air Force plane that took off from Otopeni Airport, bound for Beirut. The packages contained blood pressure monitors, glucometers, powdered milk, canned food, mattresses and other essential supplies. The…

Jun 13, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel addresses Romanians everywhere: Great geographical distances should not produce spiritual alienation

To commemorate the Day of Romanians Everywhere, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, released an address on Sunday, May 28. In his message, Patriarch Daniel expressed his desire for Romanians to have harmonious coexistence with the citizens of the countries of adoption, “especially now when, in many places in the world, the…

May 30, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate, Department for Romanians Abroad sign cooperation protocol

On May 17, 2023, a cooperation protocol was signed between the Romanian Patriarchate and the Department for Romanians Abroad, represented by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel and Secretary of State Gheorghe-Florin Cârciu. Constantly mindful of the significance of fostering identity consciousness and strengthening ties with Romanians outside of Romania, the Romanian Patriarchate, through its diocesan-organized Romanian…

May 23, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan of Bessarabia backs Moldova’s pro-EU path, calls for unity and determination

Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Moldovan capital, Chisinau, on Sunday in support of the country’s pro-Western government. On this occasion, Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia addressed the citizens, urging unity and determination. Thank you for believing Moldova. Keep strong, hold steady. We will not let you down. Addressing the 70,000 people who flooded…

May 22, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Radio Trinitas celebrates its silver jubilee: A radio of prayer, hope and dialogue, according to Patriarch Daniel

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel congratulated the Romanian Patriarchate’s Radio station on its silver jubilee on April 17. In his message, Patriarch Daniel said that Radio Trinitas is a radio of prayer, hope and dialogue. Trinitas – for 25 years, a radio for the soul April 17, 1998, was the day when Romania’s first Orthodox radio…

Apr 25, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Gov’t strengthens commitment to support three main projects of Metropolis of Bessarabia

After the commemorative ceremony held on March 27 in the city of Ialoveni to mark 105 years after the Union of Bessarabia with Romania, the President of Romania’s Chamber of Deputies visited the headquarters of the Metropolis of Bessarabia together with several Romanian dignitaries. At the meeting, officials of the Romanian government committed to financially…

Apr 3, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel meets with new US Ambassador to Romania Kathleen Kavalec

On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed Her Excellency Mrs Kathleen Kavalec, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Romania, on a presentation visit at the patriarchal residence. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel congratulated the incoming United States ambassador on starting her diplomatic assignment and wished her success in all of…

Mar 22, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Draft law envisions return of former theological seminary in Chișinău to Metropolis of Bessarabia

The government of the Republic of Moldova is reportedly ready to hand over the building of the former theological seminary in Chișinău to the Romanian Orthodox Church-affiliated Metropolis of Bessarabia. The final step is for a draft law, tabled by several deputies of the ruling party, to be ratified by Parliament. The assets of the…

Mar 16, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate urges support for Turkey-Syria earthquake victims

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church decided to help the Orthodox communities in Syria and Turkey, severely affected by the devastating earthquake that occurred at the beginning of last week. The earthquake affected the communities of the Patriarchate of Antioch in Alexandretta, Mersin and Antakia in Turkey, as well as the communities in…

Feb 14, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu