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Romanian Orthodox churches to ring bells nationwide on Heroes’ Day

On the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, which will be celebrated on Thursday, 21 May 2026, the Romanian Patriarchate will also mark Heroes’ Day through a solemn moment of remembrance dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives for faith, freedom and national unity. At noon, the bells of all churches within the Romanian…

May 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania’s National Cathedral project competes for best façade in Europe

Baumit, a leading construction materials company, has entered the National Cathedral of Romania project into the Life Challenge 2026 competition, in the non-residential buildings category, which rewards the most striking Baumit façades across Europe. “The National Cathedral is a landmark of Romanian religious architecture, combining Byzantine tradition with local elements. Its façades, structured with arches…

Mar 17, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania’s National Cathedral recreated in Minecraft on Orthodox-themed Orthocraft server

Romania’s National Cathedral of Romania has been recreated in a virtual environment as part of a project developed on the Orthocraft server within the video game Minecraft. “This build captures the immense scale of the real cathedral, from the vast interior and towering dome to the iconography, chandeliers, and architectural details, all recreated with accuracy…

Feb 7, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop: National unity “most precious symbol” of Romanian people’s dignity

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia said on Monday at the National Cathedral in Bucharest that “the Great Union was not the result of a spontaneous event but an ideal fulfilled through many sacrifices, carefully prepared and long awaited.” In his address during the Te Deum service for Romania’s National Day at the Romanian People’s…

Dec 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania’s National Cathedral announces liturgical schedule for St Andrew’s feast and National Day

On the feast of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Protector of Romania and of the National Cathedral (November 30), and on Romania’s National Day (December 1), the services at the National Cathedral will take place according to the following schedule: On 30 November 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., the Midnight Office, Matins and the…

Nov 26, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Paisie: Apostle Philip, the first Christian missionary, teaches courage and simplicity of heart

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia said on Friday at the Chapel of the National Cathedral that in Apostle Philip, commemorated on November 14, we see the image of the first Christian missionary. The hierarch gave an extensive presentation of the apostle’s life and mission, emphasising that Philip’s immediate response to the Saviour’s call reveals…

Nov 15, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

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

Romania’s National Cathedral sets November–December schedule after major pilgrimage

The Romanian Patriarchate reminds the public that, after 11 days of continuous pilgrimage, the opportunity for the faithful to venerate inside the Holy Altar of the National Cathedral will end on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at midnight. Visiting Hours Following the Pilgrimage Period However, from November 6 to November 14, the National Cathedral will be…

Nov 5, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Nordic Bishop offers five perspectives on National Cathedral as symbol of Romanian popular piety

His Grace Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe has proposed five keys to a proper understanding of the National Cathedral. Bishop Macarie took part in the consecration of the mosaic iconography of the National Cathedral — an event about which much has been said and written. “I am writing down several reflections — possible keys of…

Nov 3, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Over 230,000 faithful venerate at National Cathedral Altar one week after mosaic consecration

A week after the consecration of the iconography of the National Cathedral, more than 230,000 faithful have venerated in the Holy Altar. The place of worship remains open day and night until Wednesday, November 5. In the Holy Altar were placed for veneration the relics of Saint Andrew the Apostle, the Protector of Romania and…

Nov 3, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania marks 100 years since enthronement of first Patriarch Miron Cristea

November 1 marked the centennial of the enthronement of Romania’s first Patriarch, Miron Cristea – a landmark moment in the history of the Romanian Orthodox Church and in the spiritual life of the Romanian people. The event of 1 November 1925 confirmed the elevation of the Church to the rank of Patriarchate, thereby recognising its…

Nov 3, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu