Patriarch Daniel

Patriarch Daniel highlights joint role of spiritual fathers and psychiatrists in mental wellbeing

Patriarch Daniel of Romania emphasised the vital need for cooperation between spiritual fathers and mental health specialists in addressing the psychological challenges of modern life. In a message titled “Science and Spirituality in the Service of Mental Health,” occasioned by a national conference on pastoral and psychological care, the Patriarch of Romania called for a…

Oct 8, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel praises Saint Dumitru Stăniloae as confessor and leading theologian of the Philokalia at local canonisation

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church said on Saturday at Cernica Monastery that the Confessor Priest Saint Dumitru Stăniloae exemplified three defining traits of his spiritual personality: steadfast confession of faith, profound theology, and a unique gift for interpreting the Philokalia. “In his holy life, we can see three main features that define his…

Oct 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel blesses reliquary of Saint Dumitru Stăniloae ahead of local canonization at Cernica Monastery

Patriarch Daniel of Romania blessed on Thursday the reliquary that will house the relics of the Confessor Priest Saint Dumitru Stăniloae. On Saturday, Cernica Monastery will host the ceremonies marking the local proclamation of the saint’s canonization. “This beautiful reliquary, adorned in silver and gilded scenes, shows the devotion and esteem of our Church’s faithful…

Oct 3, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Orthodox Theology must address impact of technology on humanity

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania has urged Orthodox theology to respond clearly to the challenges posed by rapid technological progress, including artificial intelligence, highlighting the need to safeguard the dignity and spiritual vocation of the human person. In a message for the 2nd International Conference “Orthodox Theology and the Ontology of Theology: Anthropological, Political,…

Oct 2, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Cernica Monastery to host canonization proclamation for Saint Dumitru Stăniloae

The Archdiocese of Bucharest has announced the program for the local proclamation of the canonization of the Holy Confessor Priest Dumitru Stăniloae, scheduled for October 2–4, 2025. The main liturgical events will take place at Cernica Monastery in Ilfov County and will be preceded by the blessing of the reliquary for the saint’s relics, to…

Oct 2, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel marks 18 years as Head of Romanian Church, urges Europe to uphold Christian values

On the 18th anniversary of his enthronement, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church emphasised the need to emphasise spiritual values in order to live eternally in the love, peace, and joy of the Holy Trinity, as both Romanians and Europeans. “We must also emphasise the spiritual values that help us not only to live…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian President Nicușor Dan praises Patriarch Daniel’s 18 years of leadership in congratulatory message

Romanian President Nicușor Dan sent a congratulatory message to Patriarch Daniel on Tuesday, marking the 18th anniversary of his enthronement as Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. President Dan underlined that “the 18th anniversary of your enthronement as Patriarch, in the Centennial Year of the Romanian Patriarchate, is the most fitting occasion to celebrate a…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop Atanasie officiates Doxology: God’s Grace works through Patriarch Daniel’s 18 years of leadership

His Eminence Archbishop Atanasie, head of the Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, celebrated a Doxology on Tuesday, marking the 18th anniversary of Patriarch Daniel’s enthronement as Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church. In his address at the end of the service, Archbishop Atanasie highlighted the achievements of Patriarch Daniel, for which, he said,…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel urges balance of intellectual, professional, and spiritual education in message to students

Romanian Orthodox Patriarch Daniel marked the beginning of the 2025–2026 academic year with a message to students and professors, emphasising that intellectual and professional education finds its true fulfilment in spiritual life. In his blessing, the Patriarch prayed for God to enlighten the minds of students and professors, and to grant them progress in their…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Founder of Romania’s National Cathedral, Patriarch Daniel marks 18 years since enthronement

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel marks on Tuesday the 18th anniversary of his enthronement as Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The hierarchs of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Patriarchate, gathered in Bucharest for a working session, will join His Beatitude in prayer at the Patriarchal Palace to mark the occasion. One of the first…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Orthodox Church marks 18 years since Patriarch Daniel’s enthronement

On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates the 18th anniversary of the enthronement of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. Since the autumn session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church is being held on September 29–30, 2025, in preparation for the upcoming consecration of the National Cathedral and for discussions on…

Sep 29, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu