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'''Daniel Ciobotea''' is the Metropolitan of Moldova and Bukovina, part of the [[Romanian Orthodox Church]] and interim Patriarch of [[Romania]].
 
'''Daniel Ciobotea''' is the Metropolitan of Moldova and Bukovina, part of the [[Romanian Orthodox Church]] and interim Patriarch of [[Romania]].
  
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After passing his baccalaureate exam, he then joins the University Theological Institute in Sibiu (1970 - 1974), where he obtains the License in Theology at the discipline [[New Testament]].
 
After passing his baccalaureate exam, he then joins the University Theological Institute in Sibiu (1970 - 1974), where he obtains the License in Theology at the discipline [[New Testament]].
  
During the period 1974 - 1976 he follows doctoral courses at the University Theological Institute in Bucharest, Systematic Section, under the supervision of Priest Profesor Doctor Dumitru Stăniloae; he continues his studies over the seas: two years at the Protestant Theology Faculty of the University of Human Studies in Strasbourg and another two years at the Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg, Catholic Theology Faculty.  
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During the period 1974 - 1976 he follows doctoral courses at the University Theological Institute in Bucharest, Systematic Section, under the supervision of Priest Professor Doctor Dumitru Stăniloae; he continues his studies over the seas: two years at the Protestant Theology Faculty of the University of Human Studies in Strasbourg and another two years at the Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg, Catholic Theology Faculty.  
  
On the 15th of June 1979 he sustains his doctorate thesis at the Protestant Theology Faculty in [[Strasbourg]], entitled: "Réflexion et vie chrétiennes aujourd'hui. Essai sur le rapport entre la théologie et la spiritualité, VII ^ 424 p." (''Christian reflection and life today. Essay on the report between theology and spirituality, VII ^ 424 pgs.'') The Thesis has been prepared under the suppervision of two well-known French profesors: Gerard Ziegwald and André Benoit and it has received the maximum qualification. Thus he becomes Doctor of the [[Strasbourg University]].  
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On the 15th of June 1979 he sustains his doctorate thesis at the Protestant Theology Faculty in Strasbourg, entitled: "Réflexion et vie chrétiennes aujourd'hui. Essai sur le rapport entre la théologie et la spiritualité, VII ^ 424 p." (''Christian reflection and life today. Essay on the report between theology and spirituality, VII ^ 424 pgs.'') The Thesis has been prepared under the suppervision of two well-known French profesors: Gerard Ziegwald and André Benoit and it has received the maximum qualification. Thus he becomes Doctor of the Strasbourg University.  
  
 
A more developed form of this thesis was prepared under the guidance of his mentor, Father Dumitru Stăniloae and it was sustained on the October 31, 1980 at the University Theological Institute in Bucharest under the title: "Teologie şi spiritualitate creştină. Raportul dintre ele şi situaţia actuală" (''Theology and Christian spirituality. The report between them and the current situation'').
 
A more developed form of this thesis was prepared under the guidance of his mentor, Father Dumitru Stăniloae and it was sustained on the October 31, 1980 at the University Theological Institute in Bucharest under the title: "Teologie şi spiritualitate creştină. Raportul dintre ele şi situaţia actuală" (''Theology and Christian spirituality. The report between them and the current situation'').
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By passing the oral exam and by sustaining the thesis, Dan-Ilie Ciobotea was declared Doctor in Orthodox Theology, obtaining maximum pointage.  
 
By passing the oral exam and by sustaining the thesis, Dan-Ilie Ciobotea was declared Doctor in Orthodox Theology, obtaining maximum pointage.  
  
In [[1987]] he enters the monastic life in the Sihăstria Monastery under the name Daniel, having as his monastic godfather the famous Father Cleopa Ilie.
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In 1987 he enters the monastic life in the Sihăstria Monastery under the name Daniel, having as his monastic godfather the famous Father Cleopa Ilie.
  
 
==Offices and Honors==
 
==Offices and Honors==
  
[[1980]] - [[1988]] - ''Lector'' at the ''Ecumenical Institute in [[Bossey]]'', [[Geneva]] and ''associated proffesor'' in [[Geneva]] and [[Fribourg]], [[Switzerland]];
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1980 - 1988 - ''Lector'' at the ''Ecumenical Institute in [[Bossey]]'', [[Geneva]] and ''associated professor'' in Geneva and Fribourg, Switzerland;
  
[[1988]] - ''Patriarchal Counselor'', Director of the ''Sector of Contemporan Theology and Ecumenical Dialogue'';
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1988 - ''Patriarchal Counselor'', Director of the ''Sector of Contemporary Theology and Ecumenical Dialogue'';
  
[[1988]] - Conferent at the ''Catheder of Christian Mission of the Ecumenical Institute in [[Bucharest]]'';
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1988 - Conferent at the ''Catheder of Christian Mission of the Ecumenical Institute in Bucharest'';
  
[[1990]] ([[March]]) - elected and ordained Vicarius Bishop of the ''Archbishopric of Timişоаra'';
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1990 (March) - elected and ordained Vicar Bishop of the Archbishopric of Timişоаra;
  
[[1990]] ([[June]]) - elected as Archbishop of [[Iaşi]] and ''Metropolitan of Moldova and Bukovina'';
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1990 (June) - elected as Archbishop of Iaşi and ''Metropolitan of Moldova and Bukovina'';
  
since [[1992]] - Theology proffesor at the ''Orthodox Teology Faculty "Dumitru Stăniloae"'' of the ''"Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University in Iaşi'';
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since 1992 - Theology professor at the Orthodox Theology Faculty "Dumitru Stăniloae" of the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Iaşi;
  
Representant of the ''National Synodal Commission for Religious Education'' Bucharest;
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Representaive of the National Synodal Commission for Religious Education, Bucharest;
  
President of the ''Theology and Liturgics Commission of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church''
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President of the Theology and Liturgics Commission of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church
  
 
Honor Member of the ''National Commission for Historical Monuments'' Bucharest;
 
Honor Member of the ''National Commission for Historical Monuments'' Bucharest;
  
Member of the ''Central and Executive Committee of the Ecumenical Council of Curches'' ([[Geneva]], [[1991]] - [[1998]]);
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Member of the ''Central and Executive Committee of the Ecumenical Council of Curches'' (Geneva, 1991 - 1998);
  
Member of the ''Presidium of Superior and Central Committee of the European Church Conference'' (since [[1990]]);
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Member of the ''Presidium of Superior and Central Committee of the European Church Conference'' (since 1990);
  
Vicepresident of the ''Second General Meeting of the European Churches Conference'' ([[Graz]], [[1997]]);
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Vicepresident of the Second General Meeting of the European Churches Conference (Graz, 1997);
  
Full-rights Member of the ''International Academy of Religious Sciences'' in [[Bruxelles]] ([[200]]).
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Full-rights Member of the International Academy of Religious Sciences in Bruxelles (2000).
  
 
[[Category:Romanian clergy]]
 
[[Category:Romanian clergy]]

Revision as of 02:57, August 4, 2007

Daniel Ciobotea is the Metropolitan of Moldova and Bukovina, part of the Romanian Orthodox Church and interim Patriarch of Romania.

Life

His Eminence Doctor Daniel Ciobotea was born on the July 22, 1951 in the village of Dobreşti, Bara Commune, as the 3rd son in the family of teacher Alexie and Stela Ciobotea.

He followed primary school in his home village (1958 - 1962) and the gymnasium in Lăpuşnic village (1962 - 1966), Timiş County. In 1966 he begins high School courses in Buziaş, which he then continues in Lugoj, at the "Coriolan Brediceanu" (1967 - 1970).

After passing his baccalaureate exam, he then joins the University Theological Institute in Sibiu (1970 - 1974), where he obtains the License in Theology at the discipline New Testament.

During the period 1974 - 1976 he follows doctoral courses at the University Theological Institute in Bucharest, Systematic Section, under the supervision of Priest Professor Doctor Dumitru Stăniloae; he continues his studies over the seas: two years at the Protestant Theology Faculty of the University of Human Studies in Strasbourg and another two years at the Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg, Catholic Theology Faculty.

On the 15th of June 1979 he sustains his doctorate thesis at the Protestant Theology Faculty in Strasbourg, entitled: "Réflexion et vie chrétiennes aujourd'hui. Essai sur le rapport entre la théologie et la spiritualité, VII ^ 424 p." (Christian reflection and life today. Essay on the report between theology and spirituality, VII ^ 424 pgs.) The Thesis has been prepared under the suppervision of two well-known French profesors: Gerard Ziegwald and André Benoit and it has received the maximum qualification. Thus he becomes Doctor of the Strasbourg University.

A more developed form of this thesis was prepared under the guidance of his mentor, Father Dumitru Stăniloae and it was sustained on the October 31, 1980 at the University Theological Institute in Bucharest under the title: "Teologie şi spiritualitate creştină. Raportul dintre ele şi situaţia actuală" (Theology and Christian spirituality. The report between them and the current situation).

By passing the oral exam and by sustaining the thesis, Dan-Ilie Ciobotea was declared Doctor in Orthodox Theology, obtaining maximum pointage.

In 1987 he enters the monastic life in the Sihăstria Monastery under the name Daniel, having as his monastic godfather the famous Father Cleopa Ilie.

Offices and Honors

1980 - 1988 - Lector at the Ecumenical Institute in Bossey, Geneva and associated professor in Geneva and Fribourg, Switzerland;

1988 - Patriarchal Counselor, Director of the Sector of Contemporary Theology and Ecumenical Dialogue;

1988 - Conferent at the Catheder of Christian Mission of the Ecumenical Institute in Bucharest;

1990 (March) - elected and ordained Vicar Bishop of the Archbishopric of Timişоаra;

1990 (June) - elected as Archbishop of Iaşi and Metropolitan of Moldova and Bukovina;

since 1992 - Theology professor at the Orthodox Theology Faculty "Dumitru Stăniloae" of the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Iaşi;

Representaive of the National Synodal Commission for Religious Education, Bucharest;

President of the Theology and Liturgics Commission of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church

Honor Member of the National Commission for Historical Monuments Bucharest;

Member of the Central and Executive Committee of the Ecumenical Council of Curches (Geneva, 1991 - 1998);

Member of the Presidium of Superior and Central Committee of the European Church Conference (since 1990);

Vicepresident of the Second General Meeting of the European Churches Conference (Graz, 1997);

Full-rights Member of the International Academy of Religious Sciences in Bruxelles (2000).