Romanian Chamber speaker commends Patriarch Daniel’s vision, Church’s role in public life

Romanian Chamber of Deputies President Sorin-Mihai Grindeanu praised Patriarch Daniel’s leadership and the Romanian Orthodox Church’s contribution to public life in a message marking the Patriarch’s 75th birthday .

In a congratulatory letter released Wednesday, Grindeanu thanked the Patriarch for his “steadfast commitment and tireless dedication” to strengthening the Church’s role in Romanian society, highlighting its educational, moral and social mission.

The speaker of the lower house of Parliament also emphasised the Patriarch’s efforts to promote dialogue, solidarity and support for vulnerable people, saying his initiatives and responses to contemporary challenges contribute to the common good and social peace while remaining rooted in enduring Christian values.

Grindeanu reaffirmed Parliament’s support for the Romanian Orthodox Church’s mission and praised its cooperation with public institutions, expressing hope that Patriarch Daniel would continue his ministry “for the benefit of the Romanian people, both at home and abroad.”

Your Beatitude,

Allow me, on the occasion of Your Beatitude’s anniversary, to extend my sincerest congratulations, together with my best…