{"id":475326,"date":"2024-04-16T11:23:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T08:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=475326"},"modified":"2024-04-16T11:23:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T08:23:08","slug":"government-religious-denominations-consolidate-collaboration-romania-religious-freedom-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/government-religious-denominations-consolidate-collaboration-romania-religious-freedom-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Government, religious denominations consolidate their collaboration. Romania to establish Religious Freedom Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel and other representatives of religious denominations officially recognised in Romania met with state representatives at the National Art Museum on Wednesday, April 10. The participants discussed aspects related to consolidating their collaboration at a social level.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, the Romanian Orthodox Church is convinced that in cooperation with state institutions, it can bring together with other religious denominations a major and beneficial contribution to the life of Romanian society, especially on spiritual, cultural, educational and social-philanthropic levels,\u201d the Patriarch of Romania said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis mission derives not only from the needs of today\u2019s social context but, first and foremost, from the message of Christ\u2019s gospel, which does not separate the love of God from the love of people because God loves all humans and desires their salvation.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_473924\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-473924\" style=\"width: 1900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-473924 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-5.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-5-890x501.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-473924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Patriarch Daniel attended a meeting with Romanian state representatives and representatives of religious denominations in Romania, April 10, 2024. Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe thank the Government of Romania for its support offered to religious denominations until now and for organising this Meeting between the Romanian state\u2019s representatives and the representatives of officially recognised religious denominations as an expression of the co-responsibility and cooperation between the state and the religious denominations for the benefit of the Romanian people,\u201d His Beatitude noted.<\/p>\n<h1>PM announces cooperation for social assistance<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_474038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-474038\" style=\"width: 1900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-91.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-474038 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-91.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-91.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-91-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-91-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-91-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-474038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PM Marcel Ciolacu spoke on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, about the contribution of religious denominations in the social and educational fields. Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI cannot imagine Romania or Europe without the contribution of religious denominations because religious denominations represent the state\u2019s most involved and constant partner. They contribute to our spiritual and cultural heritage, especially in the social and educational fields. In other words, we are on an important journey together,\u201d PM Marcel Ciolacu said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am convinced that through the competent institutions, in particular the State Secretariat for Religious Affairs, we will succeed in diversifying how the Government supports the activities of religious denominations, thus fulfilling the promise made in October 2023 to capitalise on an even greater extent the potential that religious denominations have in the social-philanthropic, medical, and educational field.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A novelty announced by the prime minister is the possibility of European funding \u201cfor joint projects regarding the assistance of people with addictions or the support of single-parent or vulnerable families.\u201d<\/p>\n<h1>Legislative changes targeting religious denominations<\/h1>\n<p>The State Secretary for Religious Affairs, Ciprian-Vasile Olinici, presented the legislative changes aimed at religious denominations.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_474004\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-474004\" style=\"width: 1900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-66.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-474004 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-66.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-66.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-66-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-66-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-66-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-474004\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">State Secretary for Religious Affairs Ciprian Olinici announced several legislative initiatives impacting religious denominations in Romania. Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Among them is an expansion of the funding areas for several areas of social life, including the social and media activities of religious denominations, as well as the inclusion of the design of places of worship as an activity eligible for funding, including from European funds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe social field is an important part that the state sees in the mission of the religious denominations in Romania, which is why the Romanian state has undertaken to finance not only the construction and endowment of social centres but also their maintenance and operation,\u201d Ciprian-Vasile Olinici recalled.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the financial assistance provided to non-clerical personnel will be indexed to the minimal gross salary prevalent in the economy. Similarly, the support for teaching personnel in theological education units not affiliated with state education will be indexed to the pre-university salary.<\/p>\n<p>As declared by the State Secretary, his institution will collaborate with the Ministry of Investments and European Projects.<\/p>\n<h1>Legislative initiative: Religious Freedom Day<\/h1>\n<p>Ciprian-Vasile Olinici also announced that the State Secretariat for Religious Affairs is preparing a bill to establish Religious Freedom Day in Romania.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_473992\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-473992\" style=\"width: 1900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-55.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-473992 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-55.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-55.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-55-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-55-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-55-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-473992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ciprian Olinici announced that Romania will establish Religious Freedom Day. Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In observance of the signing of the Declaration of Religious Denominations for the Integration of Romania into the European Union on May 16, 2000, the designated date is May 16. It is unprecedented in the annals of Romania that every recognised religious denomination has a signature on the document.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn remembrance of this date, we want to promote a legislative initiative, perhaps adopted as soon as possible, until May 16, so that this day is linked to Romania, to religious freedom in Romania, but also the contribution of religions to the common good,\u201d said the State Secretary.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have a religious affiliation of over 99% in Romania, a unique case in Europe, which is why it is normal to celebrate this presence of the religious in the mentality and the activity of Romanian society.\u201d<\/p>\n<h1>The state has to support every religion<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_474034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-474034\" style=\"width: 1900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-88.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-474034 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-88.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-88.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-88-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-88-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-88-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-474034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cFaith gives strength to a people, especially in difficult times,\u201d said Nicolae Ionel Ciuc\u0103, President of the Senate. \u201cPeople need landmarks, they need support, they need tradition, they need to keep their spirit, our spirit, everyone\u2019s, which defines us as a nation and our existence in this region of Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe state and religious denominations have common goals. Our desire for social harmony unites us, but we are also united by moral values such as respect for civil law, honesty in helping, and human dignity. The state\u2019s neutrality about different religions does not mean the absence of dialogue or support. In proportion to the needs of each denomination, the state must provide support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cReligious denominations are the vectors of support for the Romanian diaspora, with the help of the Romanian state and churches in Romania,\u201d the President of the Senate said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_473964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-473964\" style=\"width: 1900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-35.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-473964 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-35.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-35.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-35-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-35-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/patriarhul-daniel-intalnire-culte-2024-35-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-473964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The representatives of the religious denominations met with the representatives of the Romanian state on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The meeting was attended by Nicolae Ciuc\u0103, President of the Romanian Senate, Deputy Prime Minister Marian Neac\u0219u, Simona Bucura-Oprescu, Minister of Labour and Social Solidarity, Teodora Preoteasa, State Secretary at the Ministry of Investments and European Projects, MP Kelemen Hunor, and representatives of the Institute National Statistics.<\/p>\n<p>The next meeting between the representatives of the state and the religious denominations is scheduled for October this year.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our Photo Gallery section for more pictures: <a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/intalnire-intre-reprezentantii-statului-roman-si-ai-cultelor-religioase-recunoscute-in-romania-galerie-foto\/?swcfpc=1\"> Photo Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/basilicanews\">@BasilicaNews<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel and other representatives of religious denominations officially recognised in Romania met with state representatives at the National Art Museum on Wednesday, April 10. 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