The Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church His Beatitude Father Daniel sent a message of condolences on Thursday evening in connection with the death of the Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II. He appreciated that the queen was “a friend of the Romanian people and the Romanian Orthodox Church”, according to News.ro.

P.F. Daniel’s message addressed to his majesty Charles III.

“We are deeply moved by the departure to the Lord of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the beloved mother of Your Majesty and the Sovereign of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, on September 8, 2022, when we celebrate, in the Orthodox Church, the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos and the Blessed Virgin Mary. We are aware of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s close relationship with the Royal Family of Romania, especially with former King Mihai of Romania, whom she held in such high esteem,” said PD Daniel.

The Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church is grateful that “His Majesty was a constant friend of the Romanian people and, in particular, of the Romanian Orthodox Church, in their efforts to survive the difficult times of the communist dictatorship.”

“Last but not least, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II remains in our minds as a constant supporter of Romanians who have settled in the United Kingdom and, in general, Romania, inspired by Your Majesty’s constant display of love and gratitude for our country. and people In these moments of great sadness and pain for the British royal family and for Your Majesty personally, we pray that the noble soul of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II may rest in the peace, light and love of the Holy Trinity,” the message reads. also passed on Danylo.