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08:36, 03.01.2022

Patriarch Daniel: The service at the turn of the year is a bridge of gratitude and hope

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel marked the beginning of the New Year 2022 with a midnight service of thanksgiving including the Akathist Hymn to our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Friday,…




13:00, 31.12.2021

Patriarch Daniel’s Message for New Year 2022

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel wished good health and happiness, peace and joy in a video message for the New Year 2022. “On the occasion of the New Year 2022, we wish you all good health and happiness, peace and…




21:15, 26.12.2021

New decisions of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met on Thursday, December 16, 2021, for a working session at the “Patriarch Teoctist” Great Hall of the Palace of the Patriarchate under the chairmanship of His Beatitude…




21:15, 26.12.2021

St. George the Pilgrim: Relics of the recently-glorified Romanian saint visiting US parishes

Orthodox faithful throughout the U.S. have a special opportunity now through early February to venerate the relics of one of Romania’s most recently glorified saints. With the blessing of His Beatitude Patriarch…




20:45, 26.12.2021

Father Ioan Sauca visits Patriarch of Antioch in Lebanon

Fr. Ioan Sauca, Acting General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), visited, on December 15, Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East at His Beatitude’s residence in Balamand, Lebanon. Patriarch…




11:40, 25.12.2021

Romanian patriarch blesses carolers with Down Syndrome: 'You have intensified the joy'

Patriarch Daniel received on Wednesday a group of young beneficiaries of Bucharest’s Down Plus Association. His Beatitude blessed the young people with Down Syndrome and told them they intensified the joy on the…




11:40, 25.12.2021

Patriarch Daniel’s Christmas Message 2021: Let’s pay special attention to children whose parents work abroad

In this year’s Christmas message, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel emphasizes that Christmas urges us to pay more attention to children whose parents have gone to work abroad. Patriarch Daniel’s Christmas Message…




19:00, 13.12.2021

Patriarch Daniel: The Mother Church supports and encourages her spiritual sons and daughters from abroad

Speaking at an International Symposium dedicated to the pastoral care of Romanians abroad last week, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel stressed that “the Mother Church supports and encourages her spiritual sons and…




19:36, 04.12.2021

Papa Francisc, făcut „eretic” de către un preot ortodox, în timpul vizitei suveranului pontif, la Atena

Forețele de ordine au imobilizat un bărbat în vârstă, îmbrăcat în sutană, care părea să fie un preot ortodox, după ce acesta i-a strigat suveranului pontif că „este un eretic”. Incidentul a avut loc chiar la intrarea…




18:50, 04.12.2021

​​VIDEO Incident la vizita Papei Francisc la Atena: Un preot ortodox l-a făcut "eretic" pe suveranul pontif

Un bărbat în vârstă care părea să fie preot ortodox a strigat &"Papa, eşti un eretic&" către Papa Francisc, sâmbătă, în momentul în care suveranul pontif intra în Arhiepiscopia…




20:11, 24.11.2021

Patriarch Daniel welcomes Germany’s new Ambassador to Romania

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Romania, Peer Gebauer, at the Patriarchal Residence on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. The German Ambassador…




23:10, 27.10.2021

Patriarch Daniel urges responsible freedom during pandemic: The greatest gifts are health and salvation

“Everyone must be aware, free and responsible when their health is in danger because we do not know if we are prepared enough to go beyond. That is why the Desert Fathers asked God for an extra moment of life to…




11:55, 24.10.2021

Cernica Monastery has the best organized cemetery in the Archdiocese of Bucharest

Cernica Monastery has the best organized cemetery in the Archdiocese of Bucharest. The cemetery won the First Prize at the Diocesan Contest “The Well-Organized Cemetery”, initiated and blessed by His Beatitude…




11:55, 24.10.2021

Patriarch Daniel sends condolences: Bishop Gurie distinguished himself by his vocation for dialogue and communion

Following the death of Bishop Gurie of Deva and Hunedoara on Thursday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel expressed his to His Grace Assistant Bishop Nestor of Hunedoara and the members of the Diocesan Council and…




10:41, 06.10.2021

Patriarch Daniel about the fire at Constanța hospital: To rest the souls of the dead in the light, peace and love of the crucified and risen Christ

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has expressed his deep sorrow for the tragedy that took place on October 1 at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Constanta, basilica reports. In a message published following the…




10:41, 06.10.2021

Patriarch Daniel: We have an unusual command. No legislator in the world, throughout history, has ever commanded anyone to love their enemy

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel reflected on Sunday on the “unusual” command that the Saviour Jesus Christ gave in the Sermon on the Mount, that of loving one’s enemies (Luke 6:35), basilica reports. “We have an…




13:20, 02.10.2021

Romanian Orthodox Church: 14 pages of history under the leadership of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel

Thursday, September 30, 2021, marked 14 years since the enthronement of His Beatitude Daniel as Patriarch of Romania. For the Romanian Orthodox Church, these years have been memorable, with efforts to keep pace…




12:11, 29.09.2021

St Vladimir’s Seminary Press profiles Patriarch Daniel in a new book: Rebuilding Orthodoxy in Romania

The tenth volume of St Vladimir’s Seminary Press “Orthodox Christian Profiles” Series is dedicated to His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, the second-most populous Orthodox Patriarchate in the world. The…




12:11, 29.09.2021

Melkite-Catholic Patriarch Youssef Absi visits Romanian Patriarchate: I was impressed by the faith of the Romanian people

Patriarch Youssef Absi, the Melkite-Catholic Patriarch of Antioch, visited the Romanian Patriarchate on Friday, September 24, 2021. He was welcomed at the Palace of the Patriarchate by the Patriarchal Auxiliary…




10:55, 29.09.2021

Patriarch Daniel asks God, 'the Source of Love and Wisdom', to bless students and professors ahead of new academic year

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel extended his blessing to all students, professors and parents ahead of the new academic year 2021-2022, basilica reports. In his message, His Beatitude asked for God’s help upon students…




23:00, 22.07.2021

Patriarch Daniel turns 70

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania celebrates his 70th birthday on Thursday. He was born on 22 July 1951, to parents Alexe and Stela Ciobotea, in Dobreşti village, Bara commune, county of Timiş. He was baptised…




22:55, 22.07.2021

Holy Synod establishes new parishes abroad, warns against risks of ideologized sex education

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met for its working session under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel at “Patriarch Teoctist” Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace on Wednesday, July…




22:16, 20.07.2021

Mr Puzzle creates Patriarch Daniel portrait with 720 Rubik’s cubes as congratulation on His Beatitude’s 70th birthday

Among the congratulatory messages sent during this period to Patriarch Daniel, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, the exquisite message of young artist Cristian Leana stands out for its originality. The young…




22:30, 21.06.2021

Romanian Patriarchate’s Basilica Media Centre marks its patronal feast on Pentecost Monday

All five institutions that are part of the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate were placed under the protection of the Holy Trinity, having as a model and help the Divine Persons who “offer Themselves…




10:55, 17.06.2021

For 13 years, the Basilica News Agency: Profile

In a world assailed by information, Patriarch Daniel saw the presence of the Orthodox Church in the Romanian media landscape as a primary necessity, basilica.ro reports. Less than a month after his enthronement,…




17:00, 23.05.2021

Cardinal Lucian congratulated by Pope Francis and President Klaus Iohannis

On Sunday, Pope Francis and President Klaus Iohannis congratulated Cardinal Lucian, Major Archbishop of the Romanian Church United with Rome, Greek Catholic, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Cardinal Lucian,…




22:45, 24.02.2021

It was necessary to show by deeds how important philanthropy is, Patriarch Daniel says

The Romanian Orthodox Church marked the commemorative year of the Romanian philanthropists (2020) through concrete activities, said Patriarch Daniel in his opening remarks at the National Church Assembly’s meeting…




20:45, 09.10.2020

Patriarch of Romania calls for Church-State co-responsibility and cooperation to avoid excessive measures

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania has urged co-responsibility and cooperation between the Church and the Romanian State after the pilgrimage to Iasi for the feast of Saint Parascheva was banned for non-locals,…




14:30, 01.10.2020

For 13 years a Patriarch, for 33 years a fruitful Father of the Church

 No title in the Church rises to the height and beauty of the surname “Father”. September 30 is annually dedicated to the Father of all fathers in the Romanian Orthodox Church: His Beatitude Daniel, a Patriarch…




11:29, 06.10.2018

#FamilyReferendum / Patriarch Daniel: Participating in the vote is an honor, a right and a blessing

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, stated on Saturday that participating in the vote is an honor, a right and a blessing. "Taking into account the purpose of this referendum, participating…