mosaic icons

315,000 pilgrims visit National Cathedral’s altar in 11 days after iconography consecration in Bucharest

The pilgrimage organised at the National Cathedral to mark the consecration of its mosaic iconography has ended after 11 days, during which 315,000 faithful passed through the Holy Altar. The place of worship will remain open for visits until November 14, from 11:00 to 19:00. The final pilgrim passed through the Holy Altar on Thursday…

Nov 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

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

Bucharest: National Cathedral workers start removal of scaffolding to reveal altar impressive mosaic icons

Romania’s most significant mosaic icon of the Mother of God emerged in the National Cathedral in Bucharest as workers have started removing tons of metal scaffolding covering the altar’s impressive iconography. At present, about 50% of the altar painting work has been completed. The basin of the altar apse is completely covered with mosaic, including…

Jun 19, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania’s largest mosaic icon of Virgin Mary applied on National Cathedral’s walls

The largest mosaic depicting the More Spacious than the Heavens Icon of the Mother of God was applied on the half-dome that stands above the altar of the National Cathedral in Bucharest on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. The team of specialists was coordinated by iconographer Daniel Codrescu. The Panagia Platytera ton ouranon measures 16 meters…

May 11, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Mosaic icons began to be applied on the National Cathedral’s iconostasis

Artists have begun to apply mosaic icons on the iconostasis of the National Cathedral in Bucharest, patriarchal adviser Vasile Cracaoanu announced Thursday. Eng. Vasile Cracaoanu, who is one of the persons involved in coordinating the works at the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral, said that the preparation for the application of the mosaic icons began as…

Jun 29, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu