Patriarch Theophilos

Jerusalem Patriarchate prepares for 2,000th anniversary of Christ’s Baptism in 2030

The Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem discussed preparations for events marking the 2,000th anniversary of the Lord’s Baptism in 2030. The hierarchs, meeting under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem, reviewed plans on Thursday for a series of events along the River Jordan highlighting the anniversary’s historical and spiritual…

Aug 19, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Jerusalem: The Church built by the Lord continues His sanctifying and redeeming mission

“The body of the Church that has been built by the Lord, for which He said “the gates of hell shall not overcome it” (Matthew 16,18), continues throughout the centuries His sanctifying and redeeming mission through His Disciples and their heirs, the Bishops and Priests,” transmits Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem in his Pastoral Letter…

Apr 20, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

Veneration of holy shrines is attributed to Christ, the Mother of God and the Saints: Patriarch Theophilos

“Veneration of the holy shrines is attributed to Christ, the Theotokos and the Saints,” explained Patriarch Theophilos on the Sunday of Orthodoxy. The Patriarch of Jerusalem officiated the Great Vespers and celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the Sunday of Orthodoxy at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. He was joined in the divine services by…

Mar 14, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

Easter Message: The Church of Jerusalem prays from the empty and Life-giving Tomb for the healing of all people

The Easter message signed by Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem conveys the encouragement that “the rising from the dead of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ filled the universe with the unwaning and unending light.”  The Patriarch of Jerusalem reiterates the history of the sufferings, the Resurrection of the Lord, the appearances after…

Apr 30, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

We are called to acquire the meekness and humility of the heart imitating Saint John Jacob, Patriarch Theophilos says

In the sermon delivered on Monday at the Chozeba Monastery, on the feast of Saint John Jacob the New Chosebite, Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem spoke about the Romanian saint pointing out that he learned the humility and meekness from Christ. “Saint John Jacob accomplished his completeness because he was taught by Christ Himself the meekness…

Aug 13, 2020Gheorghe Anghel

Holy Fire has descended in Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

The Holy Fire has descended in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, as seen on the live stream on the Facebook page of the Jerusalem Patriarchate. The Holy Light descended at about 2:30 PM. The Holy Fire appeared in the edicule (the small chapel built over the burial place of Christ) after the Orthodox…

Apr 27, 2019Iulian Dumitraşcu

‘We thank for all benefactions of the Great Union’: Romania National Day celebrated at Alba Iulia

For all the benefactions of the Great Union, we thank today the Most Holy Trinity,’ Patriarch Daniel said after the Te Deum service officiated on Saturday on Romania’s National Day at the Coronation Cathedral in Alba Iulia. His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem and All Palestine also concelebrated. ‘We gratefully remember all Romanian heroes who…

Dec 1, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem officially welcomed at Bucharest Patriarchal Cathedral: Video

On Thursday, Nov. 29, His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem and All Palestine was officially welcomed at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest by the Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The Tronos Byzantine Choir chanted the polychronion for the two Orthodox Patriarchs. ‘Welcome to our country and our Church,’ Patriarch Daniel said addressing the Patriarch…

Nov 29, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Days of Cathedral’s Consecration to begin in two months

The six-day manifestation dedicated to the consecration of Romania’s National Cathedral will begin in two months. Several spiritual, liturgical, and cultural events will be organized by the Romanian Patriarchate on Nov. 25-30 to solemnly mark the consecration of the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral. The manifestations that will last six days will bear the title of…

Sep 26, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Jerusalem to lead celebrations on National Cathedral’s first patronal feast

The first patronal feast of the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral will be celebrated on November 30, 2018, on the feast day of Saint Andrew the First Called, who is also the Cathedral’s patron saint and the protector of Romania. The celebrations, including the Divine Liturgy, will be led by His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of…

Aug 25, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem leads celebrations at Transfiguration of the Lord Monastery on Mount Tabor

His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem presided over the patronal celebrations at the Transfiguration of the Lord Monastery on Mount Tabor, marked Saturday, August 18, 2018, according to the Julian unrevised calendar. His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos led the All-Night Vigil including the hierarchal Divine Liturgy at the monastic settlement founded on the Mountain where…

Aug 21, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu