CONTENTS
Honoring the memory of those fallen asleep in the Lord and looking after the cemeteries
Address delivered at the working session of the fall semestral Pastoral
Missionary Conference of the Archdiocese of Bucharest (13 December 2021)
† Daniel, Patriarch of Romania ………………………………………………..17
Pastoral Letters
Pastoral letter of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church for the first
Sunday of the Nativity of Christ Lent, year 2021 ……………………………………….25
God is humble and generous love
The pastoral letter of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel for the Nativity of
Christ Feast – 2021 ………………………………………………………………………………..35
Events
Prize award of the winner in the 10th edition of the contest “The Orthodox
Icon – Light of the Faith” (1 September 2021)
Andrei Butu ………………………………………………………………………….43
His Beatitude Father Patriarch Daniel’s participation to the Solemn Meeting
of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate (1 September 2021)
Sorin Ionițe ………………………………………………………………………….51
The Symposium “Maramureș – Promoter of the Romanian Culture and
Identity in the World” (the 3rd-5th September 2021)
Andrei Fărcaș ………………………………………………………………………..54
The Conference “History and Art in Romania. Spiritual Perspectives”
(6 September 2021)
Andrei Butu ………………………………………………………………………….58
Blessing for the new school-year
† Daniel, Patriarch of Romania ………………………………………………..69
The youth – as those that really live the orthodox faith and missionaries of the Church
† Daniel, Patriarch of Romania ………………………………………………..72
The veneration of Saint Hierarch Joseph the New of Partoș in the capital of
Banat, on the occasion of 65 years since his solemn canonization
Rev. Fr. Deacon dr. Răzvan Fibișan ………………………………………….75
Chronicle about the Scientific Session “Neagoe Basarab – 500 years from his
death” (the 22nd of September 2021)
Rev. Fr. Andrei Michai ……………………………………………………………81
Politics enlighted by faith. Neagoe Basarab, a prince founder of churches and
Christian educator
† Daniel, Patriarch of Romania ………………………………………………..86
The blessing at the beginning of a new university year
† Daniel, Patriarch of Romania ………………………………………………..94
Bishop Nifon Niculescu’s bones remove from “Șerban Vodă – Bellu” Cemetery
and relocated in the crypt of the eparchial Cathedral of Galați – important
event in the life of the Archdiocese of the Lower Danube, in the course of the
Commemorative Year 2021 in the Romanian Patriarchate
† Dr. Casian Crăciun, Archbishop of the Lower Danube;
Dr. Ionuț-Daniel Barbu …………………………………………………………..97
The working session of the Synod of the Metropolis of Cluj, Maramureș and Sălaj
Darius Echim ………………………………………………………………………125
The church painting conveys the common faith of the Orthodox Church by
means of traditional fidelity and missionary freedom
† Daniel, Patriarch of Romania ………………………………………………129
The working meeting of the Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolis of Ardeal
(the 28th of September 2021)
Rev. Fr. Oliviu Botoi …………………………………………………………….136
The 14th edition of the National Congress “Christ Partaken to Children”
Gabriel Rădășanu ………………………………………………………………..140
Fourteen years have passed since His Beatitude Father Daniel was enthronized
as Patriarch of Romania
Archd. dr. Ștefan Sfarghie, Vasile Robert Nechifor ………………….146
The 8th edition of the National Colloquium of Orthodox Dogmatic Theology
(Arad, the 10th-12th of October 2021)
Rev. Fr. Lecturer dr. Lucian Farcașiu; Rev. Fr. Lecturer dr. Filip Albu ……159
In memoriam – His Grace Father Bishop Vasile Flueraș (1948-2021), the
chronicle of his last earthly road
Rev. Fr. Cornel Coprean, Darius Echim ………………………………….166
The Dedication Day of Jassy: “What a wonderful hostess Saint Venerable
Parascheva was!”
Tudorel-Constantin Rusu (PhD cand.) …………………………………….177
The prize-award festivity of the participants in the National Festival and
Contest “Praise the Lord!” – the 13th Edition (the 22nd of October 2021)
Emilian Apostolescu ……………………………………………………………189
Goodbye time. The move of His Eminence Bishop Gurie to the Kingdom of God
Rev. Fr. Professor dr. Florin Dobrei …………………………………………196
King Mihai I of Romania and the Romanian Orthodox Church
† Daniel, Patriarch of Romania ………………………………………………214
The Feast-Day of Saint Venerable Demetrios the New, Protector of Bucharest
and of the Patriarchal Cathedral (the 27th of the October 2021)
Rev. Fr. Deacon Marinel Laurențiu Marcu (PhD cand.) …………….220
The International Symposium: “Pastoral Activity and Spiritually in the
Romanian Diaspora. Taking care of those fallen asleep in the Lord in the cult
and practice of the Orthodox Church” (Cluj-Napoca, November 1-2, 2021)
Darius Echim ………………………………………………………………………231
“The Centenary Celebration of the Great Union” anniversary medal conferred
upon the Patriarch of Romania
Andrei Butu ………………………………………………………………………..239
The national unity is a symbol of the Romanian people’s dignity
† Daniel, Patriarch of Romania ………………………………………………244
The joy of the communion between generations
† Daniel, Patriarch of Romania ………………………………………………247
Blessing given to an anniversary
† Daniel, Patriarch of Romania ………………………………………………250
Pastoral and missionary Conference of the clergymen from the Archdiocese of
Bucharest (13 December 2021)
Andrei Butu ………………………………………………………………………..252
The Conference “The joy of recovery. Science and faith” (The Chapel of the
National Cathedral, the 13th of December 2021)
Rev. Fr. Deacon Marinel Laurențiu Marcu (PhD cand.) …………….257
The working meeting of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church
(the 16th of December 2021)
Rev. Fr. Deacon Marinel Laurențiu Marcu (PhD cand.) …………….264
The name day of His Beatitude Father Patriarch Daniel and the solemn meeting
of the Holy Synod (the 17th of December 2021)
Rev. Fr. Deacon Marinel Laurențiu Marcu (PhD cand.);
Andrei Butu ………………………………………………………………………..270
Academician Dan Berindei (1923-2021) – an illustrious savant of Romanian
historiography
The message of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel for the funerals of
Academician Dan Berindei, Bellu Cemetery, Bucharest, 28 December 2021 ……..286
His Grace Father Nestor Dinculeană, the new Bishop of Deva and Hunedoara
Rev. Fr. Professor dr. Florin Dobrei …………………………………………289
The work agenda of the Patriarc h of Romania
The work agenda of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian
Orthodox Church (1 May – 31 August 2021)
Archim. Andrei Anghel, Patriarchal Counselor (PhD cand.) ……….307
Studies
Unity of faith, canonical discipline and ethnic identity in the orthodox diaspora.
An analysis from a canonical standpoint
Rev. Fr. Archd. Professor dr. George Grigoriță …………………………331
The historical context of the sufferings of Saints Martyrs Hermes, Aggeus and
Gaius of Dacia Ripensis
Rev. Fr. Lecturer dr. Marin Cojoc …………………………………………..393
The online mission in the diaspora and the Church involvement into virtual
medium. Accents, opportunities and limits
Rev. Fr. Vasile Pop (PhD cand.) ………………………………………………417
The law of Marriage for all: between Law and Philosophy
Rev. Fr. Adrian Dan Iuga (PhD cand.) …………………………………….446
Romanian Orthodox Diaspora
The pastoral visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the two Americas
to Mexico on the occasion of bicentennial anniversary of the Independence of
the United Mexican States (September 17-19, 2021)
Rev. Fr. Daniel Adrian Ene …………………………………………………….469
The consecration of the church of “The Protecting Veil of the Mother of God”
Convent of Vedrin (Namur), Belgium (the 25th of September 2021)
Abbess Mariami Samoilă ……………………………………………………….477
The consecration of the mural painting of the church of the “Assumption of the
Virgin” Romanian Orthodox Monastery in Portugal (the 14th of November 2021)
Protos. Daniil Pinciuc (PhD cand.) ………………………………………..483
The pastoral activity of the Romanian from outside Romania: ecclesiastic responsibility
and ethnic unity
Vasile-Robert Nechifor (PhD cand.), Andrei Butu …………………..490
Orthodoxy in dialog
The visit of Patriarch Youssef Absi of the Melkite Church of Syria to the
Romanian Patriarchate (the 24th of September 2021)
Rev. Fr. Archd. dr. Ștefan Sfarghie ………………………………………….505
Mr. Aurel Vainer (1932-2021). A promoter of peace and friendship between
different cults and ethnicities
The message of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel for the funerals of
Mr. Aurel Vainer, Filantropia Cemetery, Bucharest, 2 November 2021 ……….509
Rev. Fr. Professor dr. Ioan Sauca received “Bridge Builder” Award
(Oslo, 22 November 2021)
Dr. Ştefan Mărculeţ …………………………………………………………….512
The presentation visit of His Excellency Mr. dr. Peer Gebauer, Ambassador of
the Federal Republic of Germany in Romania, to the Romanian Patriarchate
(the 24th of November 2021)
The Department for Church and Inter-Religious Relations and
Romanian Ecclesiastical Communities Abroad …………………………..517
Cultural manifestations on the occasion of the centenary celebration of diplomatic
relations between Romania and Japan
Rev. Fr. Deacon Andi Constantin Bacter …………………………………520
Restitutions
The care for the dead in the orthodox cult and spirituality
Constantin Strugariu (PhD cand.) ………………………………………..525
Reviews
Chad Hatfield (ed.), Patriarch Daniel, Rebuilding Orthodoxy in Romania,
St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, New York, 2021, 278 pp., ISBN 978-088-141-685-5
Rev. Fr. dr. Nicolae Dascălu …………………………………………………..547
Protos. Joachim Bejenariu, Colportage in the Romanian Orthodox Church.
Historical, cultural and administrative highlights, Basilica Publishing House,
Bucharest, 2021, 251 pp., ISBN 978-606-290-435-7
Rev. Fr. Arhid. Professor dr. George Grigoriță …………………………550
Blessed Augustine of Hippo, About patience, About restraint, About the
gift of perseverance, Latin translation and notes by Professor dr. Ana-Cristina
Halichias, introduction by Rev. Fr. dr. Alexandru-Atanase Barna, IBMO
Publishing House, Bucharest, 2021, 229 pp., ISBN 978-973-616-590-0
Rev. Fr. dr. Alexandru Atanase Barna ………………………………………555
Arhim. Sofian Boghiu, Journal, Bizantina Publishing House, Bucharest,
2019, 480 pp., ISBN 978-606-8112-62-5
Protos. Antipa Burghelea ……………………………………………………..559
The Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas, Historic Moments in
Romanian Orthodoxy in America, Dinasty Books, London, 2018, 160 pp.,
ISBN 978-178-914-351-5
Rev. Fr. Protos. dr. Maxim (Iuliu-Marius) Morariu ……………………563
† Metropolitan Nicolae Condrea, On the Path of Salvation with Christ, from
the Nativity to the Resurrection. Pastoral Letters, Meditations and Occasional
Discourses, published by The Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of Americas
Press, Chicago, 2018, 270 pp.
Rev. Fr. Protos. dr. Maxim (Iuliu-Marius) Morariu ……………………566
