Patronal Feast

Photo Gallery | First patronal feast of the National Cathedral

His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and Patriarch Daniel of Romania on Friday concelebrated the Divine Liturgy for the first patronal feast of the newly-consecrated National Cathedral dedicated to Saint Andrew the First Called. Photo courtesy of Raluca Ene / Basilica.ro

Nov 30, 2018Raluca-Emanuela Ene

In pictures | Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești at the patronal feast of the National Cathedral Chapel

On the feast day of St John Chrysostom, November 13, His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the outdoor altar of the National Cathedral Chapel. Photo courtesy of Raluca Ene / Basilica.ro

Nov 13, 2018Raluca-Emanuela Ene

The week in pictures: October 21 – 28, 2018

A selection of the best pictures from last week’s events in the Orthodox world.  

Oct 29, 2018Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Photo Gallery: Bishop of Southern Bessarabia leads patronal feast of St John Piață Church in Bucharest

His Grace Venianim, Bishop of Southern Bessarabia, celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, on the occasion of the patronal feast of St John Piață Church in Bucharest. Photography courtesy of Raluca Ene / Basilica.ro

Aug 29, 2018Raluca-Emanuela Ene

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

In pictures: Metropolitan Petru, Bishop Veniamin concelebrate at patronal feast of St John Jacob Church in Chisinau

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia and His Grace Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia concelebrated Saturday, August 18, the Divine Liturgy at St John Jacob Church in Chisinau. The feast of Saint John Jacob was marked on August 18 according to the Julian unrevised calendar observed by the parishes within the Orthodox Metropolis of Bessarabia.…

Aug 21, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

His Grace Bishop Varlaam attends patronal feast of last church founded by St Constantine Brancoveanu

His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St George the New Church in Bucharest, the last church founded by St Constantine Brancoveanu, where the icon of the Mother of God from Dintr-un Lemn Monastery was brought for veneration. Photography courtesy of Raluca Ene / Basilica.ro

Aug 17, 2018Raluca-Emanuela Ene

In pictures: Patriarch Daniel presides over Divine Liturgy on Patriarchal Cathedral’s dedication day

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church Monday presided over the Divine Liturgy at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral on the feast of the Holy Emperors Constantine and Helen, the Cathedrals’ patron saints. Many believers attended the service on the Patriarchate’s Hill, having the opportunity to venerate the relics of Sts…

May 23, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Today we celebrate in advance the National Cathedral’s main patronal feast

Six months before its consecration, the main patronal feast of Romania’s National Cathedral was celebrated Thursday in advance at the Cathedral’s Chapel. On the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presided over the festive Divine Liturgy expressing his hope that next year the Cathedral’s main patronal feast will be celebrated…

May 18, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Feast of St John Chrysostom: Bishop Timotei of Prahova celebrates Divine Liturgy at the National Cathedral Chapel (VIDEO)

On the feast day of St John Chrysostom, November 13, His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the outdoor altar of the National Cathedral Chapel. Numerous believers attended the patronal feast of the Chapel and venerated the holy relics of St John Chrysostom and St Andrew the First Called, whose relics…

Nov 16, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patronal Feast of St Gregory the Enlightener Chapel. His Beatitude Daniel prayerfully celebrates his 10th anniversary of patriarchal ministry

Saturday morning, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, presided over the Divine Liturgy at the St Gregory the Enlightener Chapel of his patriarchal residence. On this year’s feast of Saint Gregory the Enlightener of Greater Armenia, Sept. 30. His Beatitude Daniel celebrates his 10th anniversary of enthronement as Patriarch of the Romanian…

Sep 30, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu