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Prospects for cooperation between the Romanian Christian Orthodox Patriarchy, the Prince of Wales Foundation and the Pro Patrimonio Foundation to preserve and capitalise on Romania's cultural and religious heritage was one of the main topics discussed on Thursday by Prince Charles as part of his visit to the Romanian Patriarchate.
"His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, underscored the importance of Romania's cultural heritage, commending Romania for its receptiveness to its conservation. In the same context, prospects for cooperation between the Romanian Christian Orthodox Patriarchy, the Prince of Wales Foundation and the Pro Patrimonio Foundation to preserve and capitalise on Romania's cultural and religious heritage was discussed. Patriarch Daniel gladly welcomed the proposal, because the Romanian Christian Orthodox Church (BOR) is constantly preoccupied with the conservation of the country's national ecclesiastical heritage," BOR Parachute said in a press statement on Thursday.
Patriarch Daniel voiced joy over Prince Charles having included the Patriarchy in his official visit to Romania, underscoring the special interest displayed by the prince in Romania's spiritual, cultural and natural beauties, thus becoming a friend of the country and the Romanian nation. Daniel mentioned that many Romanian Christian Orthodox believers live in the UK as students or workers in various fields of employment. There are currently more than 45 BOR parishes there shepherded by a vicarious bishop and 42 clergymen. The parishes, he said, are enjoying support from the Church of England, including by being offered places for worshiping.
Given that Prince Charles mentioned his vests to humanitarian organisations operating in Romania in which British charities are also involved, Daniel introduced to the prince some of the BOR social programmes, including "Choose School!" - a programme to support children facing the risk of dropping out of school; "Give Blood! Save a Life!" and "Health for the Countryside," in support of the elderly and the poor in Romania's countryside.
The statement says that at the end of the visit, Patriarch Daniel offered a mosaic icon depicting St. Andrew, the patron saint of Romania, to Prince Charles, thanked the prince for his visit and sent wishes for health and blessings to Queen Elisabeth II.
