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Oct 28, 201306:40 PMbasilica.ro

Patriarchal Blessing for the Red Cross Volunteers and Members of the Romanian Orthodox Physicians and Chemists Association (A.M.F.O.R in Romanian)

Today, 28 October 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church awarded the Red Cross volunteers and the members of Romanian Orthodox Physicians and Chemists Association. His Beatitude awarded them the Homage Diploma of Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen and congratulated them for the activity developed during the pilgrimage organised on the occasion…

Oct 28, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 28, 201302:42 PMbasilica.ro

The Solemn Meeting of the Holy Synod

Today, 28 October 2013, on the celebration day of Saint Hierarch Iachint, Metropolitan of Wallachia, the solemn meeting of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church was held in “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna of the Patriarchate Palace under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The theme of the…

Oct 28, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 27, 201309:47 PMbasilica.ro

Praise the Lord – National Contest of Religious Music, 6th edition, 2013

Sunday, 27 October 2013, “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna hosted the national stage of the “Praise the Lord” Contest of Religious Music, at its 6th edition. This year, the contest addressed the mix parochial choruses of the country. The national stage held in the presence of the Patriarch of Romania and of the Metropolitan of Corinth…

Oct 27, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 27, 201302:27 PMbasilica.ro

Saint Pious Dimitrios the New celebrated at the Patriarchate

Saint Pious Dimitrios the New, Protector of Bucharest whose holy relics are at the Patriarchal Cathedral is celebrated today, 27 October 2013. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church officiated the Divine Liturgy at the celebration of the Saint Patron of the Patriarchal Cathedral, on the Joy Hill, in the presence of many…

Oct 27, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 27, 201306:00 AMbasilica.ro

Foundations of Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen in the East and West

Oct 27, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 26, 201303:02 PMbasilica.ro

Feast Of Saint Great Martyr Dimitrios, The Myrrh Bearer At The Romanian Patriarchate

On 26 October the Orthodox Church celebrates Saint Great Martyr Dimitrios, the Myrrh Bearer. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Romanian Patriarchate on a podium specially arranged near the Patriarchal Cathedral by a group of hierarchs headed by His Eminence Dionisie, Metropolitan of Corinth, together with His Eminence Casian, Archbishop of Lower Danube, His…

Oct 26, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 25, 201311:49 AMbasilica.ro

WORDS AND IMAGES FROM THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH

Basilica publishing house of the Romanian Patriarchate has recently published the English version of the album entitled WORDS AND IMAGES FROM THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH. Basilica News Agency, printed with the blessing of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, at the Printing house of religious books. The Album is made by…

Oct 25, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 24, 201301:12 PMbasilica.ro

Way of the Saints

Thursday, 24 October 2013, the Way of the Saints procession was held with the blessing of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, organised as every year on the Joy Hill. This year, the Icon of Saint Empress Helen in which particles of the Holy Wood of the Holy Cross are kept and…

Oct 24, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 24, 201311:45 AMbasilica.ro

The Delegation of the Orthodox Church of Greece Has Arrived in Bucharest

The delegation of the Orthodox Church of Greece headed by His Eminence Dionisie, Metropolitan of Corinth arrived in Bucharest this morning bringing with him the Icon of Saint Empress Helen in which particles of the Holy Wood of the Holy Cross and relics of the Saint are kept, as well as the Miracle Worker Icon…

Oct 24, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 21, 201309:51 AMbasilica.ro

Programme of the Feast of Saint Pious Dimitrios the New, Protector of Bucharest – 24 – 29 October 2013

PROGRAMME OF THE MANIFESTATIONS ORGANISED ON THE OCCASION OF THE PILGRIMAGE TO THE FEAST OF SAINT PIOUS DIMITRIOS THE NEW, PROTECTOR OF BUCHAREST 24 – 29 October 2013 From 24 – 29 October 2013, on the occasion of the annual pilgrimage to the feast of Saint Pious Dimitrios the New, Protector of Bucharest (celebrated on…

Oct 21, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 20, 201303:30 PMbasilica.ro

Blessing of the “Joy of Help” Daily Centre for Children of Valea Crangului – Urlati

Today, 20 October 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania blessed the Daily Centre for Children of “Kind Stelian” of “Joy of Help” Foundation, Urlati branch. His Beatitude showed in the sermon delivered that it is not enough for the little ones to be maintained as long as their parents are abroad, because they badly…

Oct 20, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 20, 201303:10 PMbasilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania in the Middle of the Faithful of Valea Crangului, County of Prahova

Today, 20 October 2013, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church visited the faithful of Valea Crangului parish, deanery of Urlati, county of Prahova. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel emphasised in the sermon delivered the spiritual teaching of the evangelical pericope read during the Divine Liturgy (Luke 8:26-39): “The…

Oct 20, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 15, 201302:39 PMbasilica.ro

President of the Greek Parliament on a Visit to the Romanian Patriarchate

On 15 October 2013, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel received Mr. Evanghelos Meimarkis, President of the Greek Parliament, who is paying an official to Romania, accompanied by a Greek Parliamentary delegation. His Excellency Grigorios Vassiloconstandakis, Ambassador of the Greek Republic in Bucharest was also present. The President of the Greek Parliament thanked for reception and underlined…

Oct 15, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 14, 201303:11 PMbasilica.ro

Celebration of the dedication day of the Saint Pious Parascheva Church of Voluntari, county of Ilfov

Today, 14 October 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the semi-basement of the church of Saint Pious Parascheva of Voluntari town, county of Ilfov. Over one thousand faithful attended the religious service who have come to pray and listen to the sermon of the Primate of the Romanian Orthodox…

Oct 14, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 13, 201311:35 PMbasilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania at the Parish of Saint Friday – Pajura of Bucharest

The parish of Saint Friday of Pajura district of Bucharest celebrates its saint patron. The community has two places of worship: a small wooden one dedicated to Saint Pious Parascheva and another one raised of late dedicated to Saints Martyrs Brancoveans. Sunday night His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania was in the middle of the…

Oct 13, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 13, 201303:21 PMbasilica.ro

The Fruitful Seed Is The Saving Faith

On 13 October 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania delivered a sermon in the chapel of “Saint Gregory the Enlightener” of the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest in which he explained the significance of the Evangelical Pericope of the 21st Sunday after Pentecost in which the “Parable of the Sower” is related. Christ, our Saviour,…

Oct 13, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 10, 201301:00 PMbasilica.ro

Rev Prof. Ene Braniste Commemorated at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology of Bucharest

Today, 10 October 2013, Rev Prof. Ene Braniste was commemorated at “Patriarch Justinian” Faculty of Orthodox Theology of Bucharest, within a symposium organised at 100 years since his birth, in the presence of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania. To start with the meeting, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a speech entitled Rev. Prof. Ene…

Oct 10, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 7, 201302:18 PMbasilica.ro

Opening of the academic year at the Faculty of Theology of Bucharest

Today, 7 October 2013, the students of “Patriarch Justinian” Orthodox Faculty of Theology of Bucharest attended the opening celebration of the academic year. The event began in the morning with the participation of the students and of the members of the teaching staff at the Divine Liturgy celebrated by His Grace Varlaam Ploiesteanul, Assistant Bishop…

Oct 7, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 6, 201302:15 PMbasilica.ro

Youth is the Symbol of Resurrection

On 6 October 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church delivered a sermon in the chapel of “Saint Gregory the Enlightener” of the Patriarchal Residence of Bucharest in which he explained the significance of the Evangelical pericope of the 20th Sunday after the Pentecost in the Gospel according to Luke, chapter 7:11-16,…

Oct 6, 2013basilica.ro

Oct 5, 201302:36 PMbasilica.ro

Remembrance Service for Father Dumitru Staniloae at Cernica Monastery

Today, 5 October 2013, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania celebrated the remembrance service in the church of “Saint Nicholas” of Cernica Monastery, county of Ilfov, on the occasion of the commemoration of 20 years since his passing away. Besides His Beatitude Daniel, His Grace Varlaam Ploiesteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, His Grace Varsanufie…

Oct 5, 2013basilica.ro