Mircea Florescu

Procession of Lights – ITO 2026 | PHOTOS

The “Procession of Lights” brought together participants in the 2026 International Meeting of Orthodox Youth (ITO) on the streets of the capital on Wednesday evening, September 2, 2026. The pilgrimage took place from the National Cathedral to the esplanade of the Patriarchal Cathedral of Saints Constantine and Helena. The young people carried lit candles in…

Sep 4, 2026Mircea Florescu

Closing Ceremony of the 2026 International Meeting of Orthodox Youth | In pictures

The 2026 International Meeting of Orthodox Youth (ITO) concluded on Thursday, September 3, at the National Cathedral. The event began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy and concluded with the ceremonial handover of the torch to representatives of the Archdiocese of Iași, which will host the next edition of ITO. Photos: BASILICA / Mircea…

Sep 4, 2026Mircea Florescu

Bp Timotei of Prahova officiates Holy Friday Matins service with 12 Passion Gospels | Photo Gallery

The assistant bishop to the Bucharest Archdiocese Timotei of Prahova officiated the Holy Friday Matins service with the twelve Passion Gospels at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Thursday evening, April 9, 2026. Photo: Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Apr 9, 2026Mircea Florescu

Patriarch Justinian Marina commemorated at Radu Vodă Monastery | Photo

At Radu Vodă Monastery in the capital, a memorial service was held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, for Justinian Marina, marking 49 years since his passing. Photo: Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu  

Mar 27, 2026Mircea Florescu

Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at the Patriarchal Cathedral on the third day of Great Lent, 2026 | In pictures

His Grace Timotei of Prahova, Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bucharest, officiated the Great Compline on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Patriarchal Cathedral, during which he read the Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete. Photo: Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Feb 26, 2026Mircea Florescu

The Canonization of Saint Sofian, celebrated through the local proclamation at Antim Monastery | In pictures

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the local proclamation of the canonization of Saint Sofian the Confessor took place at Antim Monastery. Photo: Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu  

Sep 16, 2025Mircea Florescu

The Feast of the Translation of the relics of Saint Demetrius the New to Bucharest – 2025 | In Pictures

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, the Patriarchal Cathedral hosted the celebration of the Translation of the relics of Saint Demetrius the New to Bucharest. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the outdoor altar by the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishops Varlaam of Ploiești and Paisie of Sinaia, together with Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova of the Archdiocese…

Jul 13, 2025Mircea Florescu

The Patronal Feast of Pantocrator Monastery – 2025 | PHOTO

Pantocrator Monastery in Teleorman County celebrated on Sunday, May 4, 2025, its feast day dedicated to the “Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women” and the “Translation of the Relics of Saint Mary Magdalene to Constantinople.” On this occasion, a large assembly of hierarchs and priests celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the outdoor altar of the monastic…

May 7, 2025Mircea Florescu

Vesperal Divine Liturgy on Maundy Thursday & Consecration of Chrismof Holy Chrism – 2025 | PHOTO

The members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church gathered on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Outdoor Altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest to celebrate the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil, during which the Holy Chrism was consecrated.   Photo: Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu    

Apr 17, 2025Mircea Florescu

Palm Sunday Procession in Bucharest – 2025 | Photo Gallery

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, on the eve of the great feast of the Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem, clergy and faithful from Bucharest and Ilfov took part in the Palm Sunday Procession. Photo: Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu  

Apr 15, 2025Mircea Florescu

In pictures: Crowning the National Cathedral’s main dome with the Holy Cross

In an atmosphere full of emotion and spiritual significance, the installation of the Holy Cross on the main dome of the National Cathedral marks an important step in the completion of one of the most impressive religious buildings in Romania. With a height of over 100 meters, the main spire dominates the landscape of the…

Apr 9, 2025Mircea Florescu