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Patriarch Daniel: Romania’s National Cathedral is “an open book of Orthodox theology written in stone, colour, and light”

“Through all its component elements, the National Cathedral can be considered an open book of Orthodox theology, written in stone, colour, and light, which calls to prayer and holy communion,” emphasised His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel in an article published in the Sunday edition of Lumina newspaper. In the article published on October 26 on the…

Nov 3, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Assistant Bishop Sofian of Brașov praises National Cathedral as anchor of national identity

“A monument of our Romanian Orthodox unity and identity, of national dignity and the crowning of our people’s centuries-long efforts – the National Cathedral will be for our people a symbol and an anchor,” emphasised Assistant Bishop Sofian of Brașov of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg in a post on his…

Nov 3, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania marks Day of Military Clergy at National Cathedral, highlighting enduring bond between Church and Army

The Day of the Military Clergy in Romania was celebrated on Thursday at the National Cathedral with a Te Deum service officiated by His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești. The event was attended by the Minister of National Defence, members of the Royal Family, the Chief of the General Staff, all military chaplains,…

Oct 31, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Austrian Embassy congratulates Romania on National Cathedral mosaic consecration, highlights Austrian-made bells and chandeliers

The Austrian Embassy in Bucharest has sent a message of congratulations to the Romanian people on the occasion of the consecration of the mosaic iconography of the National Cathedral, also highlighting the contribution of Austrian companies that produced the monumental bells and chandeliers of the world’s largest Orthodox church. In a message posted on its…

Oct 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Relics of Saint Demetrius the New brought to Romania’s National Cathedral for veneration

On the evening of October 29, 2025, starting at 6:30 p.m., the reliquary containing the Holy Relics of Saint Demetrius the New, the Protector of Bucharest, will be brought to the National Cathedral, where it will be placed for veneration in the Holy Altar. The relics of Saint Demetrius the New will remain there until…

Oct 29, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarchate extends visiting hours at National Cathedral amid surge of pilgrims

Taking into account the large number of pilgrims wishing to venerate and pass through the Holy Altar of the National Cathedral, the Romanian Patriarchate has announced the extension of the veneration schedule, including overnight, until Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at midnight. Given this extension, the Patriarchate appeals to all faithful who wish to venerate and…

Oct 29, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Over 40,000 worshippers venerate in Altar of Romania’s National Cathedral after consecration

More than 40,000 people have venerated in the altar of the National Cathedral so far, Father Adrian Agachi, Patriarchal Counsellor and coordinator of the Press Office of the Romanian Patriarchate, told Agerpres on Tuesday. According to a tradition specific to the Romanian Orthodox Church, after the consecration of a place of worship, all believers—men and…

Oct 29, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Academy President: Romanian Orthodox Church long deserved a Cathedral worthy of its faith

Ioan-Aurel Pop, President of the Romanian Academy, says the Romanian Orthodox Church is the second-largest in the world and has long deserved a cathedral worthy of its size and importance. In an interview with Agerpres, the Romanian Academy president emphasised that Romanians have a duty to preserve their dignity in a world driven by constant competition.…

Oct 28, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Patriarch Daniel consecrate mosaic iconography of Romania’s National Cathedral

His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church consecrated on Sunday the mosaic iconography of Romania’s National Cathedral in Bucharest. The event marked one of the highlights celebrating the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate and 140 years since the Church gained autocephaly. Concelebrants for the consecration service…

Oct 28, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop Atanasie: The National Cathedral’s consecration will be a moment when heaven and earth embrace

The consecration of the iconography in Romania’s National Cathedral will be a moment when “heaven and earth once again touch in a mysterious embrace of grace,” said Archbishop Atanasie, head of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, in a message ahead of the event. According to the Archbishop, Sunday’s celebration represents…

Oct 24, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Metropolitan Andrei: The National Cathedral is Romania’s greatest achievement in modern times

The National Cathedral, described by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel as “a foundation for eternity,” is “Romania’s greatest achievement in modern and contemporary times,” said Metropolitan Andrei of Cluj, Maramures, and Salaj ahead of the consecration of the Cathedral’s iconography. “To reach this moment required much struggle and devotion, and now all has been fulfilled,” emphasised…

Oct 24, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu