Patriarch Daniel

Faith is the path to eternal life, Romanian Patriarch says at Urlați monastery

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel participated in the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at the “Holy Mary” Monastery in Urlați, Prahova County. In his homily, the patriarch emphasised that the goal of faith is to attain eternal life. His Beatitude outlined five key teachings from the day’s Gospel reading. “First, the risen Lord Jesus Christ appeared to…

Apr 29, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Agape Vespers Gospel Readings in 9 languages: All nations are called to salvation in Jesus Christ, Patriarch Daniel says

“All nations are called to salvation in Jesus Christ,” declared His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Sunday during the Vespers of the first day of Pascha, commonly known as the Second Resurrection. He was joined in the divine service at the Patriarchal Cathedral by His Grace Bishop Qais of Erzurum (Patriarchate of Antioch); Their Graces the…

Apr 21, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel extends condolences for Pope Francis’ passing

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, sent condolences for Pope Francis’ passing on Monday. Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, aged 88. “We share in the grief caused by this loss and convey our condolences to the entire Roman Catholic Church,” wrote Patriarch Daniel. Full text: Bucharest, 21 April…

Apr 21, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel: Christ’s Resurrection is a source of peace and hope

“Do not be afraid!”—these words, spoken first by the angel and then by the Risen Jesus Christ Himself to the women who came to the tomb, whom He met with the greeting, “Rejoice, do not be afraid!”, show that Christ’s Resurrection is a source of peace and joy, of hope and help in life,” said…

Apr 21, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Holy Eucharist and Chrism symbolize Christ’s sacrificial and merciful love

“Both the Holy Eucharist and the Holy Chrism symbolize the sacrificial, humble, and merciful love of Christ,” said Patriarch Daniel of Romania on Holy Thursday, during the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. The liturgy was celebrated together with members of the Holy Synod and included the consecration…

Apr 18, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Synod consecrates Holy Chrism for 23rd time in historic Holy Thursday Liturgy

On Holy Thursday, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church consecrated the Holy Chrism for the 23rd time during the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. The event was part of a broader series of celebrations marking the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate. The consecration of Holy…

Apr 18, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s Message for Holy Pascha: Humble, merciful love is stronger than sin and death

In a video message for Holy Pascha 2025, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church reflected on the deep spiritual significance of Pascha, emphasizing that it is not merely a historical commemoration, but a living experience of Christ’s love, sacrifice, and victory over death. Recalling the Last Supper, His Beatitude explained that Jesus Christ instituted…

Apr 18, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel blesses start of Chrism preparation, calls it a sign of reverence for Christ the sacrificial

On Monday morning, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel officiated the blessing of the ingredients and vessels in which the Holy and Great Chrism will be prepared and stored. “It expresses the Church’s reverence for Christ the sacrificial,” declared the Patriarch of Romania at the end of the service. After its preparation, the chrism will be transported…

Apr 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s Easter Pastoral Letter 2025: The light and joy of Christ’s resurrection offer meaning to universal history

In his pastoral letter for Holy Pascha 2025, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church, proclaimed the Resurrection of Christ as the cornerstone of Christian faith and the foundation of hope for all humanity. Addressing clergy and faithful, the Patriarch described Holy Pascha as the “Feast of Feasts,” underscoring its significance as…

Apr 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel on Palm Sunday: The most precious myrrh offered to Christ is the soul of the faithful

On Palm Sunday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel spoke about the gifts the Church offers to Christ, emphasizing that the greatest of these is the soul of the faithful and merciful believer. In his sermon delivered at the “St. George” Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence, His Beatitude reflected on the significance of the Anointing at Bethany.…

Apr 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel leads Palm Sunday Procession in Bucharest, calls it a moving confession of faith

“Palm Sunday Procession is prayer in procession and a gathering in motion,” His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel reminded the thousands of faithful who climbed the Patriarchal Hill on Saturday evening to commemorate the Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem. “This pilgrimage is a confession of faith in the crucified and risen Christ, but also an act of friendship…

Apr 14, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu