National Catehdral

Fr. Michel Quenot: Romania’s National Cathedral, a nation’s confession of faith

On Tuesday, Romania’s National Cathedral welcomed a special guest: Fr Michel Quenot, the author of the book “The Icon: A Window onto the Absolute” (Enciclopedica, 1993). This cathedral “is a nation’s confession of faith,” said the visitor. “History will vindicate those who conceived and carried out this project.” Church painter Daniel Codrescu, who coordinates the…

Oct 23, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

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

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

Patriarch of Jerusalem to lead celebrations on National Cathedral’s first patronal feast

The first patronal feast of the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral will be celebrated on November 30, 2018, on the feast day of Saint Andrew the First Called, who is also the Cathedral’s patron saint and the protector of Romania. The celebrations, including the Divine Liturgy, will be led by His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of…

Aug 25, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu