On February 4, 2025, a solemn proclamation of 16 new Romanian saints took place at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. The canonization was timed to coincide with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Romanian Patriarchate.

The Divine Liturgy was led by Patriarch Daniel, concelebrated by members of the Holy Synod and clergy. After the service, the Secretary of the Synod, Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, read the act of canonization, followed by the announcement of the saints' names and their feast days. Icons were presented in their honor, and troparia were sung.

In his address, Patriarch Daniel called the new saints a "precious fruit" of the Romanian Orthodox Church, emphasizing that their lives testify to the workings of the Holy Spirit. Among those canonized were confessors and martyrs of the 20th century, many of whom suffered for their faith during times of persecution.

"Their canonization is an act of recognizing the holiness of their lives, transcending political contexts. It is a testimony that true Christian confession upholds eternal values of faith and love for God," the Patriarch stated.

Following the proclamation, Metropolitan Joseph of Western and Southern Europe led a thanksgiving service in honor of the Patriarchate’s anniversary.

List of Newly Canonized Saints:

• Venerable Confessor Sofian of Antim (Archimandrite Sofian Bogiu) – commemorated on September 16
• Hieroconfessor Dumitru Stăniloae (theologian, professor) – October 4
• Hieromartyr Constantin Sîrbu – October 23
• Venerable Confessor Arsenie of Prislop (Protosyncellus Arsenie Boca) – November 28
• Hieroconfessor Ilie Lăcătușu – July 22
• Venerable Paisie of Sihăstria – December 2
• Venerable Cleopa of Sihăstria – December 2
• Venerable Dometie the Merciful of Râmeț – July 6
• Venerable Seraphim the Ailing of Sâmbăta de Sus – December 20
• Hieromartyr Liviu Galaction of Cluj – March 8
• Venerable Martyr Gherasim of Tismana – December 26
• Venerable Martyr Visarion of Lainici – November 10
• Venerable Calistrat of Timiș and Vasiova – May 10
• Hieromartyr Ilarion Felea – September 18
• Venerable Heraclius of Bessarabia – August 3
• Hieromartyr Alexandru of Bessarabia – August 8