Patriarch of Romania

Patriarch of Romania: Damascus attack undermines religious and human values

Patriarch Daniel conveyed a message of condolences and compassion upon hearing the news of the terrorist attack that took place in Damascus. His Beatitude emphasized that the attack undermines both religious and human values. As a result of the tragic event, 22 people lost their lives, and many other faithful, who were inside the Orthodox…

Jun 23, 2025Diandra David

Sanctification of humankind was the purpose of Pentecost, Patriarch Daniel explains

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel explained that the Sunday of All Saints follows immediately after Pentecost because “the purpose of the coming of the Holy Spirit into the world is the sanctification of humankind.” The Patriarch emphasized that this feast primarily reveals the ultimate goal for which Christ founded the Church. “The Church of Christ was…

Jun 16, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel congratulates Bishop Veniamin on his 50th birthday, calls him “a hierarch of accomplished deeds”

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania congratulated Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia on June 11, the occasion of his 50th birthday. In his letter, the Romanian Patriarch praised Bishop Veniamin’s dedication and accomplishments, calling him “a hierarch of accomplished deeds, a model for priests, and a support for the faithful in times of confusion.” The…

Jun 11, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania expresses deep sorrow upon hearing the news of the tragic event in Graz, Austria

Patriarch Daniel expresses deep sorrow upon hearing the news of the tragic event that took place on the premises of a school in Graz, Austria, where 10 people were killed and several dozen others injured. Reverend Father Josef Grünwidl, Apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Vienna Dear Reverend Father, It is with great sadness that…

Jun 10, 2025Diandra David

Patriarch Daniel: Basilica Media Center, an honest and balanced media mission under the sign of the Patriarchal Cross

On Monday, on the feast of the Holy Trinity, Patriarch Daniel of Romania conveyed a message of appreciation to the Basilica Media Center, the official media institution of the Romanian Patriarchate, which celebrates nearly 18 years of activity since its founding in 2007. The Patriarch emphasized that the mission of the Basilica Media Center is…

Jun 9, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges closer ties between science and spirituality in serving humanity

On the occasion of the conference “Romanian Tradition and Continuity: 100 Years of the Romanian Patriarchate, 70 Years of Antibiotice Iași,” Patriarch Daniel emphasized the need for closer collaboration between science and spirituality in the mission of healing and caring for people. Reflecting on the Church’s long-standing commitment to both spiritual and physical health, the…

Jun 5, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: In a spiritually troubled world, true faith safeguards Church unity

“The Seventh Sunday after Holy Pascha calls us to preserve the true faith, especially today, in a world increasingly troubled and spiritually misguided,” said the Patriarch of Romania on Sunday at the Chapel of St. George the Great Martyr within the Patriarchal Residence. His Beatitude emphasized that on this Sunday, the Church honors the Holy…

Jun 3, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel points to family as domestic church where children experience God’s paternal love

On the occasion of International Children’s Day and Parents and Children’s Sunday, which this year coincides with the great feast of Pentecost, Patriarch Daniel of Romania conveyed a powerful message on the spiritual role of the Christian family. He emphasized that the family is more than a social unit—it is a domestic church, where children…

Jun 3, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges the Orthodox parliamentarians gathered in Bucharest to promote justice, peace, and human dignity

Protos. Augustin Coman, Patriarchal Counsellor and Coordinator of the External Church Relations Department of the Romanian Patriarchate, conveyed on Tuesday the message of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, to the participants in the annual session of General Assembly of the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy. „We encourage you to continue working together…

Jun 3, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

President Nicușor Dan sworn into office; Patriarch Daniel offers prayer for Romania and its leaders

On Monday, Nicușor Dan took the oath of office as President of Romania before the joint chambers of the Romanian Parliament. The solemn oath, established by law, was the following: “I solemnly swear to dedicate all my strength and wisdom to the spiritual and material advancement of the Romanian people; to uphold the Constitution and…

May 26, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel: Saint Constantine stood, not sat on a throne, at Nicaea Council out of reverence for persecuted bishops

At the historic patronal feast of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel spoke about the deep respect that Emperor Constantine the Great showed toward bishops persecuted by his predecessors. Recalling the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council, the Patriarch emphasized that Saint Constantine initiated and presided over the ecclesiastical event. “When…

May 22, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu