Mircea 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

The third part of the Great Canon at the Patriarchal Cathedral | In pictures

On Wednesday , March 5, 2025, the assistant bishop to the Bucharest Archdiocese Timotei of Prahova read the third part of the Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete during the Great Compline officiated at the Patriarchal Cathedral.   Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu  

Mar 5, 2025Mircea Florescu

Path of the Saints procession with the relics of Saints Constantine, Helen and Nectarios – 2023 | In pictures

The procession known as “The Path of the Saints” took place on Monday, October 24, as one of the festivities in honour of St. Demetrius the New. The New Saint Spyridon Cathedral served as the starting point for the procession that carried the relics of Saints Constantine and Helen as well as Saint Nectarios across…

Oct 25, 2023Mircea Florescu

2023 Maundy Thursday at the Patriarchal Cathedral | PHOTO

On Maundy Thursday, April 13, 2023, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral, together with the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti and assistant bishop Timotei of Prahova. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Apr 13, 2023Mircea Florescu

Feast of the Annunciation at the Patriarchal Cathedral | PHOTO

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presided, over the Divine Liturgy celebrated on the Annunciation of the Theotokos at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. Concelebrant for the Divine Liturgy was His Beatitude’s patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti, chief secretary of the Holy Synod. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / / Mircea Florescu

Mar 25, 2023Mircea Florescu

The Theophany of the Lord at the Patriarchal Cathedral 2023 – PHOTO

The great blessing of the waters was officiated from His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on the porch of the patriarchal residence in Bucharest, January 6, 2023, on the feast of the Theophany of the Lord. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Jan 13, 2023Mircea Florescu

The Meeting of the Metropolitan Synod of the Holy Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobrudja – September 2022 | In pictures

The Metropolitan Synod of the Holy Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobrudja met on Wednesday, 28 September 2022, under the presidency of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, in the Holy Synod Hall of the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Sep 29, 2022Mircea Florescu

The feast of Saint Demetrius the Myrrh-gusher at the Romanian Patriarchate – 2021 | PHOTO

The Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Oct 26, 2021Mircea Florescu

Holy Synod meets for summer working session | Photo Gallery

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met at the Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace for its summer session on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. The meeting was preceded by a Te Deum service officiated by Assistant Bishop Nichifor of Botoșani. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Jul 21, 2021Mircea Florescu

Feast of Holy Apostles Peter and Paul 2021 at the Patriarchal Cathedral | Photo Gallery

His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova, the assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, presided over the Divine Liturgy on the feast day of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Jun 29, 2021Mircea Florescu

Patronal feast of Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest 2021 | Photo Gallery

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presided over the Divine Liturgy at the outdoor altar on the Patriarchate’s Hill for the patronal feast of the Patriarchal Cathedral. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu    

May 21, 2021Mircea Florescu