Catedrala Nationala

Consecration ceremony of National Cathedral’s iconography: Liturgical schedule

The events related to the consecration of the iconography of the National Cathedral in Bucharest, a landmark of Romanian spirituality, will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, according to the following liturgical schedule: 07:30–10:00 – The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated inside the National Cathedral by a designated assembly consisting of three hierarchs from…

Oct 20, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

The Bells of the National Cathedral: Characteristics and symbolism (pdf)

There are nine days left until the bells of the National Cathedral will ring for the inauguration of the holy edifice, when Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Patriarch of Romania will consecrate its mosaic painting. The Archdiocese of Bucharest has prepared a series of presentation leaflets about the National Cathedral, which the Romanian people have…

Oct 17, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Where the outdoor altar of the National Cathedral will be located (PDF)

Major feast days gather thousands of faithful for the Divine Liturgy, as recently witnessed during the pilgrimage to Saint Paraskeva in Iași, where approximately 30,000 people attended the service celebrated at an outdoor altar. On such occasions, the Divine Liturgy at the National Cathedral will be celebrated at an outdoor altar, making it possible for…

Oct 16, 2025Alexandru Boboc

What to Notice Before Entering the National Cathedral: The Porticoes, the Square, and the Towers (pdf)

In just eleven days, you will be able to witness the Great Consecration of the National Cathedral. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Patriarch Daniel will celebrate the service. Beginning on Sunday, 26 October 2025, the faithful will have the opportunity to enter the Cathedral and venerate even in the Holy Altar until the end of the…

Oct 15, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Key moments in building Romania’s National Cathedral: Download free PDF flyer

We are rapidly approaching the consecration of Romania’s National Cathedral, originally named the “Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral,” yet whose history remains little known. The construction of Romania’s National Cathedral is a process unfolding in our own time, even though the first initiative to build such a cathedral in Bucharest dates back to the reign of…

Oct 13, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Founder of Romania’s National Cathedral, Patriarch Daniel marks 18 years since enthronement

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel marks on Tuesday the 18th anniversary of his enthronement as Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The hierarchs of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Patriarchate, gathered in Bucharest for a working session, will join His Beatitude in prayer at the Patriarchal Palace to mark the occasion. One of the first…

Sep 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania counts down 60 days to consecration of National Cathedral in Bucharest

Beginning Wednesday, August 27, only 60 days remain until the great consecration of the National Cathedral, scheduled for October 26, 2025, when Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will come to Bucharest for this unique event dedicated to the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate. While construction teams are finalising the last installation works—particularly the fire suppression and smoke…

Aug 27, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

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

Seven-tonne cross installed atop Romania’s National Cathedral: A top engineering moment

On Tuesday, a seven-tonne cross was installed at approximately 130 meters above sea level atop the main dome of Romania’s National Cathedral. “The top engineering moment was elevated by the blessing service officiated by His Grace Varlaam of Ploiești,” said Fr. Nicolae Crîngașu, Patriarchal Counselor coordinating the Department for Church Monuments and Construction at the…

Apr 9, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

National Cathedral doors combine fire safety and sacred art as 2025 consecration nears

To remain open to the public after its grand consecration, Romania’s National Cathedral must meet all safety standards set by the relevant authorities. One of the most essential requirements is ensuring safe evacuation in the event of a fire. Since the cathedral can accommodate approximately 5,000 people, ensuring their safe evacuation poses a significant challenge.…

Mar 21, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel receives Saint Andrew relic from Amalfi

On Wednesday evening, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed at the Patriarchal Residence a delegation from Italy, which delivered a fragment of the relics of Saint Andrew the Apostle from Amalfi for the National Cathedral. The holy relic was offered by His Excellency Orazio Soricelli, Archbishop of Amalfi-Cava de’ Tirreni, at the request of Patriarch Daniel.…

Jan 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu