Patriarchal Cross

Romanian neurosurgeon Leon Dănăilă honoured with Patriarchal Cross in Bucharest

An event dedicated to the life and academic career of Leon Dănăilă, an emblematic figure of Romanian neurosurgery and medical research, brought together leading figures from the scientific, cultural, academic and religious fields last Thursday at the National Theatre in Bucharest. During the ceremony, the renowned Romanian neurosurgeon received several honours and awards, including the…

Feb 10, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarch awards highest Church honour to Patriarchal Cathedral Grand Ecclesiarch on 70th birthday

The Very Reverend Archimandrite Clement Haralam, Grand Ecclesiarch of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, celebrated his 70th birthday on Wednesday — a life devoted to Christ and to serving others through prayer and liturgical ministry. On this occasion, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presented him with the Patriarchal Cross, the highest distinction of the Romanian Patriarchate,…

Jul 25, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Vatopedi Abbot awarded Romanian Patriarchate’s highest distinction

The Very Rev. Archimandrite Efrem Koutsou, Abbot of Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos, received the highest distinction of the Romanian Patriarchate, the Patriarchal Cross. The ceremony took place last Friday in the Hall of the Romanian Saints at the Patriarchal Residence, immediately after the reception of the relics of Saint John Chrysostom. The distinction was…

Jul 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

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

Father Dan Damaschin receives highest church award for supporting mothers, children, families

Thanks to the tireless labours of Fr. Dan Damaschin, thousands of mothers in difficult situations and needy families and children have received material assistance, including new housing for many families. On Wednesday, Fr. Dan, who serves at Cuza Vodă Maternity Church of the Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics-Gynecology in Iași, was honoured for his great love.…

Apr 24, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

World’s oldest man dies aged 111 and 8 months – less than a month after taking title

Dumitru Comănescu was aged 111 years and eight months old when he passed away on Saturday – just under one month after inheriting the title of the oldest living man in the world. The oldest man in the world has died less than one month after scooping the impressive title. Romanian Dumitru Comanescu was 111-years-old…

Jul 1, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Oldest living man, Dumitru Comanescu, receives Patriarchal Cross

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has awarded the Romanian super-centenarian Dumitru Comanescu with the highest distinction of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Romanian engineer Dumitru Comanescu, a Bucharest resident who is 111 years and 7 months old, has become the oldest living man in the world after British Bob Weighton died on May 28 at the age…

Jun 25, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch of Romania bestows highest distinction on Wimbledon Champion Simona Halep

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel awarded Wimbledon tennis champion Simona Halep the Romanian Patriarchate’s highest distinction during a private ceremony held on Thursday at the patriarchal residence in Bucharest. Simona received the Patriarchal Cross for laypersons after winning her second Grand Slam title. ‘Simona is for many young people today a symbol of diligence, perseverance and…

Jul 18, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate awards Patriarchal Cross Order to Wimbledon 2019 Champion Simona Halep

The Romanian tennis player Simona Halep has long become a symbol of international sporting performance, culminating in winning the Wimbledon 2019 trophy, the oldest and the most prestigious tennis event of the four Grand Slam tournaments. Appreciating her achievements in the field of women’s performance tennis and at the same time her Orthodox Christian faith,…

Jul 15, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Vorona Monastery Abbess Teofana Scântei receives Patriarchal Cross on 50th enthronement anniversary

She is 85 and has been living in a monastery since the age of 8. On Thursday, January 10, 2019, the abbess of Vorona Monastery, Eldress Teofana Scântei was honoured with the highest distinction in the Romanian Patriarchate on her 50th enthronement anniversary. Being born in the village of Chișcăreni, Botosani County, the eight-year old…

Jan 14, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest Faculty of Orthodox Theology Ex Dean Rev Stefan Buchiu awarded the Patriarchal Cross

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Wednesday honoured the ex-dean of the Patriarch Justinian Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest Rev. Stefan Buchiu with the highest distinction in the Romanian Patriarchate, the Patriarchal Cross. The event took place at the Romanian Saints’ Hall of the patriarchal residence. As noted by the Patriarch in his speech, this…

Oct 4, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu