Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Patriarch Daniel commemorates Romanian Heroes at National Cathedral

On Saturday, November 24, 2018, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel officiated a memorial service for the rest of the souls of Romania’s national heroes at the new National Cathedral. Photography courtesy of Raluca Ene / Basilica.ro

Nov 26, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Saint Andrew has built the Cathedral

Recalling the bringing of the honourable head of Saint Andrew to Bucharest in 2011, and the presence of his holy hand for the National Cathedral’s inauguration, Patriarch Daniel on Sunday said that it is Saint Andrew who has helped the building of the Cathedral. ‘Saint Andrew the Apostle has built the cathedral using the skills…

Nov 25, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

HAH Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presides over Divine Liturgy at newly-consecrated National Cathedral in Bucharest

On Sunday, November 25, 2018, His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Divine Liturgy concelebrated with Patriarch Daniel and the members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church on the occasion of the inauguration of the National Cathedral. Over 50,000 people attended the Divine Liturgy Concelebrants for the Divine Liturgy included His…

Nov 25, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Consecration ceremony of Romania National Cathedral by Patriarchs of Constantinople, Romania

Sunday morning, His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania officiated the consecration ceremony of the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral in Bucharest. The idea to build the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral was launched right after Romania gained its state independence in 1877 but became reality 130 years later during the stewardship of…

Nov 25, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

HAH Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visits Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate: VIDEO

Saturday evening, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visited the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate, meeting with the staff and offering his patriarchal blessings. “I admire the organization, I congratulate all of you working here, but above all and especially I congratulate His Beatitude my dear brother Patriarch Daniel for inspiring all of you…

Nov 24, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

I am sure the Romanian Orthodox Church will be involved in preserving church unity: Ecumenical Patriarch

On Saturday, His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew addressed the members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church gathered in solemn session at the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest expressing his hope that ‘the Romanian Orthodox Church will be involved in preserving church unity and justice.’ The solemn session of the Holy Synod was opened…

Nov 24, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visits Greek Embassy in Bucharest

On Friday, Nov. 23, the delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, led by His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, paid a visit to the Embassy of the Hellenic Republic in Romania. Also present were Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Patra, and other representatives of the Romanian Patriarchate. The delegations were welcomed by His Excellency the Ambassador of Greece in…

Nov 24, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

We became worthy once again to come to the blessed land of Romania: Ecumenical Patriarch’s message

At his arrival in Bucharest for the tenth time, His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew expressed his emotion and joy to attend the historic event of the inauguration of the National Cathedral. During the official reception held at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Friday, the Ecumenical Patriarch held a speech pointing to the good ties between the…

Nov 24, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Welcoming ceremony for Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Bucharest: Photo Gallery

An official welcome ceremony was held Friday, November 23, 208, at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest for Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew who will lead the inauguration of Romania’s National Cathedral this Sunday. Photography courtesy of Mircea Florescu / Basilica.ro

Nov 23, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Ecumenical Patriarch officially welcomed by Patriarch Daniel at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest: VIDEO

His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Friday was officially welcomed at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania. The church bells rang at noon announcing the arrival of the two delegations of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and of the Holy Metropolis of Patra invited to Bucharest for the consecration of the…

Nov 23, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Consecration of the National Cathedral: Full Schedule

The Romanian Patriarchate has organized a series of manifestations on the occasion of the consecration of the National Cathedral. Please find below the full schedule of the events. Friday, November 23, 2018 At 12.45 p.m., His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel will welcome His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, accompanied by a delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, as…

Nov 22, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu