– Decision of the Holy Synod in the perspective of the Euro-Parliamentary elections of 25 May 2014 – Met in working session on 22 May 2014, at the Patriarchal Residence, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church approved especially the pastoral urge concerning the Euro-Parliamentary elections…
On 22 May 2014, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel and took the following decisions: – Listing in the Calendar of the Romanian Orthodox Church of Saint Great Martyr Efrem the New, canonised by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, to be celebrated on 5…
On 22 May 2014, the working session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church was held at the Patriarchal Residence under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. To start with the session, the election of the titular hierarch took place under the chairmanship of His Eminence Irineu, Metropolitan of Oltenia, for the…
Today, 21 May 2014, the Patriarchal Cathedral celebrated its historical dedication day to Saints Emperors Constantine and his mother Helen. The procession of the relics of Saint Voivode Martyr Constantine Brancoveanu was included in the religious manifestations of the manifestation. The event began at 15.00 hours, starting from the Patriarchal Cathedral till the church of…
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, the winners of the National Contest of the “Orthodox Icon – Light of Faith” were awarded prizes and the exhibition of their works was opened. The young painters were awarded prizes by the Patriarch of Romania. The contest was held in two sections: section A, wood painting, and section B, glass…
To end with the Divine Liturgy celebrated today, 21 May 2014, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, awarded prizes for the 29 children winners of the National Contest of the “Holy Eucharist – Light of the Christian Life” and their companions, priests or religion teachers. The winners of the Metropolitanate of Muntenia and Dobrudgea are…
Saints Great Emperors just like the Apostles Constantine the Great and his mother Helen were celebrated Wednesday, 21 May 2014, in the Romanian Orthodox Church. On this occasion, the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest celebrated its historical dedication day, the place of worship having been under the protection of the Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen for…
Today, 20 May 2014, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania blessed the shrines of the relics of several saints: Saint Martyr Constantine Brancoveanu, Saint Catherine, Saint Paisie and Saint John Iacob from Neamt. The religious service was held in the historical chapel of the Patriarchal Residence dedicated to Saint Great Martyr George. To end with,…
Today, 20 May 2014, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church blessed the Museum of the Patriarchal Residence. Hierarchs, members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church and servant priests of the Patriarchal Cathedral attended the blessing service. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a speech in which he said: “This museum…
On 16-18 May 2014, the Committee of Representatives of Orthodox Churches to the European Union (CROCEU)[1] met in Bucharest, at the gracious invitation of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania. The topic of their discussions was The family in the context of the current crisis. Among those invited to join the CROCEU members in this…
Monday, 19 May 2014, 19.00 hours, the “Resurrection Joy” vocal-symphonic concert took place at the Romanian Atheneum, in the presence of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. To start with, the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church delivered a speech entitled Lady Maria Brancoveanu – a burning icon lamp of the Romanian nation. The Patriarch of Romania…
This morning, 19 May 2014, the Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolitanate of Muntenia and Dobrudgea met at the Patriarchal Residence of Bucharest, under chairmanship of His Beatitude Daniel, Archbishop of Bucharest, Metropolitan of Muntenia and Dobrudgea, Locum tenens of the throne of Caesarea of Cappadocchia and Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Several themes will…
Today, 18 May 2014, it is the 5th Sunday after the Easter, or of the Samaritan woman. After the Divine Liturgy celebrated in the chapel of the Patriarchal Residence dedicated to Saint Great Martyr George, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a sermon in which he explained the significance of the evangelical pericope of John 4:5-42,…
Today, 16 May 2014, the Committee of the Representatives of the Orthodox Churches at the European Union met at the Patriarchate Palace in the presence of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, within an international seminary. The problems the family is faced with in the context of the present crisis were discussed during the meeting. His Beatitude…
Speech of His Beatitude DANIEL, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, at the opening of the CROCEU (Committee of the Orthodox Churches’ Representatives to the European Union) meeting, Bucharest, 16 May 2014: We joyfully welcome all participants in this event and thank you for your interest in the dialogue between the European Institutions and Churches…
16 May 1859 – Theology professor BADEA CIREȘEANU (not ordained) was born in Spineni, county of Olt. Lower Seminary in Argeș (1874 – 1878) and Central in Bucharest (1879 – 1882), Faculty of Theology in Cernăuți (1886 – 1890), with a doctor’s degree in 1891). Professor at the Seminary in Curtea de Argeș (1883 –…
16 May 1898 – Priest and professor of theology GALACTION LIVIU MUNTEANU was born in Cristian, county of Brașov. Studies at the “Andrei Șaguna” secondary school in Brașov (1909 – 1917), with equivalence at the Faculty of Theology of Cernăuți, where he was awarded the doctor’s degree (1924). Professor of Bible study of the Old…
16 May 1867 – Priest and historian NICOALE TINCU-VELIA passed away in Vârșeț, Serbia. Gymnasium studies at Oravița and Seghedin, Tehological Seminary in Vârșeț (1835 – 1837). Priest in Secaș (county of Caraș-Severin). Consistory secretary and professor at the Romanian section of the Seminary of Vârșeț (1839 – 1860), consistorial “assessor” and professor at the…
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, feast of the Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen, dedication day of the Patriarchal Cathedral, several manifestations will take place, included in the calendar of the events of 2014, that the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church declared as Solemn Eucharistic Year (of the Holy Confession and Holy Communion) and Commemorative…