On September 1, 2025, the Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolis of Bessarabia convened at the Metropolitan Residence in Chișinău, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the episcopal ordination of His Eminence Metropolitan Petru, Archbishop of Chișinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia, and Exarch of the Lands. The meeting was chaired by Metropolitan…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, where he spoke to the faithful about the Gospel of the rich young man, who, after his encounter with Christ, became His disciple. “It is no coincidence that today’s Gospel is read…| Orthodox Times (en)
Bishop Damaschin of Dorna, assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți, said on Saturday that the Virgin Mary weeps when she sees the state of today’s world, shaken by sin and war. Speaking at the “Honouring the Mother of God” procession in Câmpulung Moldovenesc, which featured the wonderworking…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania turned 74 on Tuesday. On this occasion, a thanksgiving service was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral in the presence of the Patriarch and other state officials. The Te Deum service was officiated by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, who offered words of gratitude and appreciation…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania explained on Wednesday that the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord represents “the radiant icon of every church.” Speaking at the end of the Divine Liturgy celebrated in the historic Chapel of Saint George the Trophy-bearer at the Patriarchal Residence, the Patriarch of Romania said…| Orthodox Times (en)
“The Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God is full of spiritual meaning, especially because it is celebrated in the middle of the last month—August—of the Church year, which reminds us of the final times of each person’s life and of the end of history,” said His Beatitude…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, July 20, Patriarch Daniel was present at the wooden church of the “Saint Mary” Monastery in Urlați, Prahova County, where he spoke to the faithful about the Holy Prophet Elijah the Tishbite: “The Holy Prophet Elijah the Tishbite wrote no book, unlike other prophets. Yet, he is called…| Orthodox Times (en)
During his Sunday sermon at the historic St. George Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence, Patriarch Daniel of Romania emphasised that the true purpose of Christian social and charitable work is to cultivate merciful love, not to enhance one’s image. Spiritual Nourishment Comes First The Patriarch explained that spiritual well-being precedes…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania 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.…| Orthodox Times (en)
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…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the occasion of the conference “Romanian Tradition and Continuity: 100 Years of the Romanian Patriarchate, 70 Years of Antibiotice Iași,” Patriarch Daniel of Romania 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…| Orthodox Times (en)
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…| Orthodox Times (en)