May 23, 2012: Sts Constantine and Helen, the patron saints of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest
On May 21, 2012, His Beatitude Daniel, the Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, assisted by 9 hierarchs, celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the feast of the Saint Emperors Constantine the Great and His mother, Helen. In his sermon, His Beatitude emphasized the important role the two saints have played in Christian history, and proclaimed the year 2013 Homage Year of the Saint Emperors.
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May 22, 2012: The secretary of WCC spoke to the Theology professors and students in Sibiu
On the occasion of his visit in Romania, Reverend Olav Fykse Tveit, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, stopped in Sibiu, where he delivered a conference upon the necessity of Christian unity in today’s world. The conference took place at the “Andrei Șaguna” Faculty of Theology of Sibiu, on May 18. Mr. Tveit met the faculty and the students, local authorities and cultural personalities of Sibiu. He also visited some of the main touristic attractions, among which the Metropolitan Cathedral of the city.
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May 22, 2012: French Pilgrims at the Patriarchal Palace in Bucharest
A group of 30 French pilgrims visited, on May 19, 2012, the Romanian Patriarchate. His Beatitude Daniel welcomed them and spoke about the importance of pilgrimage in the life of the faithful. His Beatitude offered the pilgrims presents that shall remind them about their visit to Bucharest.
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May 20, 2012: The new ambassador of France visited the Romanian Patriarchate
On May 18, 2012 His Excellency Mr. Philippe Gustin, the new French ambassador to Bucharest, visited the Romanian Patriarchate. He received His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel᾽s appreciation for his diplomatic and university experience and expressed his hope to continue the good relations between Romania and France. His Excellency appreciated the educational programs developed by the Romanian Patriarchate.
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