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Dec 27, 201211:44 AMbasilica.ro

Feast of Saint Archdeacon Steven at the Patriarchate

On the third Christmas day hundreds of faithful were at the Joy Hill to worship Saint Archdeacon Steven, celebrated within the Orthodox Church today, 27 December 2012. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the Patriarchal Cathedral by His Grace Varsanufie Prahoveanul, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, assisted by a group of priests and…

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27 december 1886 – Priest & historian Meteș Ștefan was born in Gemoal, county of Alba

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27 december 1927 – Archpriest & historian Popovici Gheorghe passed away in Lugoj

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Dec 26, 201211:42 AMbasilica.ro

The Second Day of Christmas at the Patriarchal Cathedral

On the second day of Christmas hundreds of faithful were present at the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Grace Ciprian Campineanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch, assisted by a group of priests and deacons. After reading the Evangelical pericope of this great feast, His Grace read, on behalf of…

Dec 26, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 25, 201207:58 PMbasilica.ro

The Chorus of the Patriarchal Cathedral Carolled His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel

On the first Christmas day, Nicolae Lungu chorus carolled at the Patriarchal Cathedral after the Divine Liturgy. “This work is more than we imagine because music supports prayer. Blessed Augustin said that it is a sin if I like the music more than the text. In other words, the spiritual meaning is a priority and…

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Christmas Time at the Romanian Patriarchate

On 25 December, every year, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of the Lord. On this glorified 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 Cappadochia, and Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church,…

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Dec 24, 201209:30 PMbasilica.ro

Blessing For Those In Distress

On the Eve of Christmas, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, visited the old people living at the Centre of palliative care of “Saint Necatrie” of the Archdiocese of Bucharest. Adriana Caruntu, director of the Centre of palliative care of “Saint Nectarie” provided more information for Trinitas TV: “The visit of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel…

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Sermons on Christmas, New Year and Epiphany

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Dec 24, 201204:34 PMbasilica.ro

The Eve of Christmas at the Romanian Patriarchate

On 24 December the Romanian Orthodox Church is on the Eve of Christmas. On this day special religious services are celebrated in all the places of worship of the Romanian Patriarchate. Royal Hours at the Romanian Patriarchate The Patriarchal Cathedral dressed festive vestments and now is waiting for the faithful to attend the special services…

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Dec 23, 201201:30 PMbasilica.ro

The Nativity of Jesus Christ, our Lord, is the Mysterious Work of the Most Holy Trinity

On 23 December 2012, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, delivered a sermon in the chapel of Saint Gregory the Enlightener of the Patriarchal Residence in which he explained the significance of the evangelical parable of the Sunday before the Nativity of the Lord of Saint Evangelist Matthew 1:1-24, referring to the…

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Dec 22, 201201:37 PMbasilica.ro

Remembrance of the Heroes of December 1989 at the Patriarchal Cathedral

These days the priests and deacons celebrate remembrance services at the cemeteries, monuments and road side shrines from all over the country dedicated to the heroes of December 1989 who sacrificed their lives for the freedom, faith and dignity of the Romanian people. On 22 December 2012, the heroes of December 1989 were remembered at…

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22 December 1889 – NICHIFOR CRAINIC, theology professor, poet, essayist, philosopher, journalist, politician, was born in Bulbucata, today’s in Giurgiu county.

Studies at the “Cetral Seminary” and at the Theology Faculty of Bucharest (1912 – 1916), with specialisation at the Catholic Faculty of Theology and at that of Philosophy of the University of Vienna (1920 – 1922). He worked with the editorial offices of some newspapers of Bucharest (from 1918); he ran the monthly magazine “Gândirea”…

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Dec 21, 201202:00 PMbasilica.ro

The Irenical letter the Patriarch of Romania

On the occasion of the Nativity of the Lord, A.D. 2012, 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: “For us and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate of…

Dec 21, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 21, 201211:38 AMbasilica.ro

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel: FOR US MEN AND FOR OUR SALVATION – PASTORAL LETTER AT THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 2012

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Dec 20, 201203:15 PMbasilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania Awarded the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle Protector of Romania to the President of the National Authority for Administration and Regulations in Communications (ANCOM in Romanian)

Today, 20 December 2012, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, awarded the order of Saint Andrew the Apostle Protector of Romania to Mr. Catalin Marinescu, President of the National Authority for Administration and Regulations in Communications, in Europa Christiana hall of the Patriarchate Palace, in the presence of the members of the Church National Council.…

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20 December 1808 – Bishop IOAN POPASU was born in Brașov.

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…

Dec 20, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 19, 201209:36 PMbasilica.ro

Group of Carollers from Putna at the Romanian Patriarchate

On 19 December 2012, a group of carollers from Putna village, county of Suceava, carolled His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel at the Patriarchate Palace of Bucharest. After finishing their recital of carols the Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church thanked and blessed them: “Thank you very much for these beautiful chants and for the wonderful carols…

Dec 19, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 19, 201208:25 PMbasilica.ro

Laudate Dominum Chorus of Saint Julian of Tars – Iasi Carolled at the Patriarchate Palace

Tonight the Patriarch of Romania was carolled by Laudate Dominum chorus of the St Julian of Tars parish of Iasi city. The members of the choral group sang carols on traditional voices, informs Trinitas Radio station. To end with, His Beatitude offered them presents and congratulated them for the mission they develop in the parish:…

Dec 19, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 19, 201207:39 PMbasilica.ro

Chorus of the Lord’s Army Association of Sibiu Carolled the Patriarch of Romania

On 19 December 2012, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel was carolled by the chorus of the Lord’s Army Association of Sibiu. Its members performed traditional Transylvanian carols and New Year’s wishes. In the speech delivered, the Patriarch of Romania spoke about the importance of keeping our ancient traditions. “We are glad because we listened to your…

Dec 19, 2012basilica.ro

Dec 19, 201212:40 PMbasilica.ro

The Patriarch of Romania Congratulated the New Elected Patriarch of Antioch

His Beatitude JOHN X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East Your Beatitude, It is with brotherly love in Christ that we congratulate Your Beatitude for the election, on the 17th of December 2012, as the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East. Your broad experience as professor and dean at Balamand Institute of Theology,…

Dec 19, 2012basilica.ro