Patriarch Daniel

Members of the Holy Synod visit the “Garden of the Theotokos”

Photo by Robert Nicolae/ Basilica.ro

Jul 14, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

PHOTOS | Feast of the Nativity of St John the Forerunner at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Residence

Photo by Robert Nicolae/ Basilica.ro

Jul 13, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod elects assistant bishops to the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți, and the Archdiocese of Arad

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met Tuesday, 4 July 2017, at the Synodal Hall of the Patriarchal Residence. His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, chaired the working session. During the meeting, the Holy Synod elected two Assistant Bishops for the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți, and namely for the Archdiocese of Arad.…

Jul 4, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Human dignity is more significant than one’s rank or function

During his homily delivered on the fourth Sunday after Pentecost, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, urged the faithful to manifest merciful love, deep humility, and strong faith, resembling the centurion to whom the daily gospel reading refers. His Beatitude also offered the example of faith of Ruler Prince Saint Stephen the Great, whom he…

Jul 2, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles resemble in their repentance and sacrificial love for the sake of Christ, Patriarch says

In his homily delivered on the Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Patriarch Daniel offered his reflections on the life and ministry of the two great missionaries, a former angler and a former rabbi who were transformed into fishers of men and were united through their sacrificial love for the sake of Christ.…

Jul 1, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Pavleia International Congress | Peacemakers in a conflict affected world

Message of His Beatitude DANIEL, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, addressed to the participants in the 23rd edition of the “Pavleia” International Congress, Veria, 26-29 June 2017: The Romanian Orthodox Church has gladly received also this year the invitation to participate in the works of the “Pavleia” International Congress dedicated to Holy Apostle Paul,…

Jun 29, 2017Sorin Ioniţe

Patriarch Daniel: Christ urges us to free our soul from the tyranny of exclusive worries

In his homily delivered on the third Sunday after Pentecost, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel pointed to the fact that the pursuit of the Kingdom of God ought to be a priority for every Christian. The true sense of Christian life and the way we must live our life as spiritually free people are concentrated in…

Jun 26, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: The Birth of St John the Baptist was the answer to his parents’ prayer, humility and strong faith

On the Nativity of St John the Baptist, Patriarch Daniel has urged faithful to pray to God for granting us good children. In his homily delivered on this feast day, His Beatitude advised parents to avoid killing babies through abortion and to consider them gifts from God. Giving birth to babies is a great gift…

Jun 26, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

‘Let us not live selfishly! Let us open ourselves to God’s love and help our neighbours’, Patriarch urges

The purpose of human earthly life is the preparation for heavenly life, Patriarch Daniel said Sunday in his homily delivered during the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the Romanian Saints Hall of the Patriarchal Residence. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel reflected on the Bible readings, explaining that the Kingdom of Heaven is not a matter of eating…

Jun 19, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Georgian Ambassador in Bucharest pays a farewell visit to the Romanian Patriarch

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, received Wednesday His Excellency the resigning Ambassador of Georgia to Romania, Mr. Ilia Giorgadze, at his Patriarchal Residence. Ambassador Girogadze expressed his thankfulness and honour for the reception at the Romanian Patriarchate and briefly presented his diplomatic activity carried out in Romania in almost five and a half years.…

Jun 14, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania welcomes SVOTS President, Archpriest Chad Hatfield, at the Patriarchal Residence

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed Monday, 12 June 2017, the President of St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) in New York, USA, the Very Rev. Dr. Chad Hatfield, at his Patriarchal Residence. During the meeting, the two discussed subjects related to the ties between the Romanian Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Church in America (OCA)…

Jun 12, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu