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Thousands attend Paschal midnight service in Bucharest: ‘This feast gives a meaning to the whole existence’

Thousands attended the Paschal midnight service officiated by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel Saturday night in Bucharest. Concelebrants for the service were His Grace Varlaam of Ploiesti, assistant bishop to the patriarch, and His Grace Timotei of Prahova, assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest. At midnight, the patriarch distributed to the believers the Holy Fire,…

Apr 10, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel’s Easter Message 2018: Holy Easter is the celebration of life’s victory over death and the triumph of joy over sorrow (Video)

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent a video message for this year’s feast of the Resurrection of the Lord, stressing that ‘Holy Easter is the celebration of life’s victory over death and the triumph of joy over sorrow.’ The Romanian Patriarch called upon all the believers to offer merciful love, peace and joy to others,…

Apr 7, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate urges protection of children’s life and health

The discovery of the vaccine as a method of prevention and medical treatment was a very important step made by modern medicine. Thus, very serious illnesses have been eradicated, millions of lives have been saved and the people’s quality of life has improved significantly. Vaccines are of particular importance in the prevention of diseases and…

Aug 8, 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

March for Life 2017: Help the Mother and the Child! They Depend on You!

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, during its working session of 9 February 2017, blessed the initiative of the Students for life Association to organise the seventh national edition of the March for Life. The event will take place on the Feast of the Annunciation, 25 March 2017. This year’s edition of the…

Mar 21, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu