All-night vigil for Saint Demetrius the Myrrh-gusher of Thessalonica | PHOTO GALLERY

Published by Mircea Florescu
26.10.2019

On Friday evening, October 25, 2019, His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova officiated the All-night Vigil in honour of Saint Demetrius the Myrrh-gusher of Thessalonica, at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral.

Slujba de priveghere în cinstea Sf. Mare Mc. Dimitrie. Credit foto: Basilica / Mircea Florescu

Photography courtesy of Mircea Florescu/Basilica.ro

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