Every year, on 25 December, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of the Lord. On the day of this glorious feast the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral by His Beatitude Daniel, Archbishop of Bucharest, Metropolitan of Muntenia and Dobrudgea, Locum Tenens of the Throne of Caesarea of Cappadocchia and Patriarch of the…
Today, 24 December 2013, the servant priests of the Patriarchal Cathedral announced the Nativity of the Lord to His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. After the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, the priests took the icon of the feast to the Patriarchal Residence, according to tradition. A polichronium service was celebrated here,…
Today, 23 December 2013, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel was carolled by “Romanita” vocal group from the Republic of Moldova. Three carollers, students of the National College of Medicine and Pharmacy of Chisinau sang Romanian traditional carols. To end with, His Beatitude spoke about the importance of the Romanian traditions: “We pray Jesus Christ, our Lord,…
Today, 20 December 2013, a group of young people representatives of the “Lord’s Army” carolled His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. To end with, His Beatitude spoke about the mission of the young people who announce the Nativity of the Lord. “We pray Jesus Christ, our Lord, to give you joy and…
Friday, 20 December 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church received carollers from Vaslui. “Izvorasul” group from the Children’s Palace of Vaslui city, carolled the Patriarch of Romania; to end with, the members of the group received gifts on behalf of the Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church. “We congratulate you for…
The pupils of “Avram Iancu” secondary school of Bucharest, accompanied by Rev Netarie Florentin, carolled the Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The event took place Friday, 20 December 2013, in Europa Christiana hall of the Patriarchate Palace. “We wish you many blessed years of life, and thank you for your beautiful carols. There is…
Friday, 20 December 2013, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received the visit of the group of carollers of the Orthodox secondary school of “Anastasia Popescu”, Bucharest, in “Europa Christiana” hall. After the carols programme, the Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church congratulated the students for the beautiful traditions that they promote. “We wish you, your parents…
Today, 20 December 2013, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel was carolled by the “Sons of Putna” choral group. The event was held in Europa Christiana hall of the Patriarchate Palace. The young men from Putna locality close to Suceava sang Romanian traditional carols and “plugusorul” as well. To end with, His Beatitude spoke about the importance…
During their working session of 29 October 2012, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church proclaimed the year 2014 as Solemn Eucharistic Year (of the Holy Confession and Holy Communion) and Commemorative Year of the Brancovean Martyr Saints and decided the following: They approved the initiatives of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel concerning the proclamation…
On the occasion of the Nativity of the Lord, A.D. 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church addressed an Irenical letter to the Primates of the sister Orthodox Churches. We render below the content of this Irenical letter: “I bring you Good News of great joy which will be for all the…
Gymnasium studies at Brașov, Sibiu and Cluj, theological studies at the University of Vienna (1832 – 1836). Secretary of Bishop Vasile Moga (1836 – 1837), priest and archpriest in Brașov (since 1837), active participant in the Revolution of 1848 (one of the ten secretaries and member of the Romanian delegation sent to Vienna), co-founder of…
20 December 1963 – Professor and composer PAUL CONSTANTINESCU passed away in Bucharest. Studies at the “Saints Peter and Paul” High School of Ploiești (1928), Conservatory of Music of Bucharest (1928 – 1933), music professor at the High School of Lugoj 81935 – 1936), professor of Harmony, Counterpoint and Composition at the Academy of Religious…
Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 19.00 hours, the traditional concert of carols entitled the “Sunrise” was held in the presence and with the blessing of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania. The moderator of the event was deacon Teodor Gradinaciuc. Madrigal Chamber chorus and Tronos psaltic group in concert This year the concert was performed by…
Today, 18 December 2013, the representatives of the Christian Orthodox Youth League of Romania – Mizil branch – and of the Orthodox Theological Students Association were awarded the homage diploma and medal of Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen on behalf of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania. The diploma was awarded for the social cultural…
Today, 17 December 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania celebrated his name day, on the day of Saint Daniel the Prophet. After the Divine Liturgy and the Te Deum celebrated in the Patriarchal Cathedral at 12.30 hours, a festive time was held in Europa Christiana hall of the Patriarchal Palace, moderated by His Grace…
On 17 December 2013, the day of Saint Daniel the Prophet, a Te Deum service was celebrated in the Patriarchal Cathedral on the occasion of the name day of the Patriarch of Romania, in the presence of several hierarchs members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, as thanksgiving to God for the…
On 17 December, the day of Saint Daniel the Prophet, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania celebrates his name day. On this occasion, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated by the Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The celebrating group was made up of: His Eminence Andrei, Metropolitan of Cluj, Maramures and Salaj, His Eminence Ciprian,…
Today, 15 December 2013, the 28th Sunday after Pentecost, the Evangelical pericope which presents the parable of those invited to dinner in the Gospel according to Luke, chapter XIV, lines 16-24, was read in all the places of worship of the Romanian Patriarchate. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a sermon in the chapel of Saint…
Friday, 13 December 2013, 10.00 hours, the Archdiocese of Bucharest and the School Inspectorate of Bucharest, School Inspectorate of Ilfov County, and School Inspectorate of Prahova County organised the Meeting of the religion professors of the Archdiocese of Bucharest on the theme Cooperation among the religion professors in common educational programmes. The meeting was held…
Tonight, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, was carolled by the group of carollers of the Christian Orthodox Students’ Association of Romania. They sang old carols from various parts of the country. After the recital of carols ended, the Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church spoke about the students’ mission in the life of the…