Romania's National Cathedral

National Cathedral to host first Divine Liturgy of 2026 during international Orthodox youth gathering

The National Cathedral will reopen its doors to worshippers during the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth (ITO 2026), which will take place in Bucharest from 31 August to 3 September. According to a statement from the Romanian Patriarchate’s Press Office, the National Cathedral will host several liturgical services and conferences next week. On Thursday, 3…

Aug 28, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Hermit Saints to adorn National Cathedral’s underground chapel, creating ‘monastic cell atmosphere’

The underground chapel of Romania’s National Cathedral will feature numerous Romanian monastic saints, including hermits who lived and prayed in caves. On Wednesday, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia said the chapel “will create the atmosphere of a monastic cell.” Speaking at the National Cathedral Chapel on the feast of St. John Jacob the New…

Aug 7, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest Palm Sunday procession to start from National Cathedral for first time

On Saturday, 4 April 2026, on the eve of the great feast of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), the Romanian Patriarchate and the Archdiocese of Bucharest will organise the Palm Sunday Procession in Bucharest, with the participation of hierarchs, priests, monastics and lay faithful from Romania’s capital and Ilfov County. This…

Apr 1, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Romanian Patriarch attends patronal feast of St Andrew at National Cathedral

The Feast Day of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Patron Saint of Romania and of the National Cathedral, was celebrated last Sunday with a spiritual programme at the new Patriarchal Cathedral. The celebration began with the services of Midnight Office, Matins and the Hours, followed by the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Auxiliary Bishops Varlaam of Ploiești,…

Dec 4, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania: Document on the Consecration of the National Cathedral’s Painting

Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești read the Document on the Consecration of Romania’s National Cathedral on October 26, 2025. It has been signed by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church, and all the other Romanian hierarchs: Document on the Consecration of the National Cathedral’s Painting By the will of the…

Oct 27, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Mosaics of the National Cathedral: The most expressive and valuable way to adorn an emblematic worship place (pdf)

The Archdiocese of Bucharest has published a series of brochures dedicated to the National Cathedral, which Basilica.ro is presenting in the days leading up to the consecration of the church’s mosaic iconography. Below we present the brochure on the mosaic painting, which can also be downloaded in pdf format. The mosaic technique was chosen because…

Oct 22, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Modern Engineering and Aesthetic Metalwork in the National Cathedral (pdf)

Five days before the consecration of the painting of Romania’s National Cathedral, Basilica.ro publishes the last leaflet in the series prepared by the Archdiocese of Bucharest for this occasion. This edition focuses on several technical aspects related to the construction process, without exhausting the many challenges that engineers had to overcome through technical innovation and…

Oct 21, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Bells of the National Cathedral: Characteristics and symbolism (pdf)

There are nine days left until the bells of the National Cathedral will ring for the inauguration of the holy edifice, when Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Patriarch of Romania will consecrate its mosaic painting. The Archdiocese of Bucharest has prepared a series of presentation leaflets about the National Cathedral, which the Romanian people have…

Oct 17, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Where the outdoor altar of the National Cathedral will be located (PDF)

Major feast days gather thousands of faithful for the Divine Liturgy, as recently witnessed during the pilgrimage to Saint Paraskeva in Iași, where approximately 30,000 people attended the service celebrated at an outdoor altar. On such occasions, the Divine Liturgy at the National Cathedral will be celebrated at an outdoor altar, making it possible for…

Oct 16, 2025Alexandru Boboc

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

Discover the Key Coordinators and Builders of the National Cathedral (PDF)

As the National Cathedral nears its consecration, this is a fitting moment to present the main coordinators and builders of this emblematic place of worship for our nation. The construction of the National Cathedral has been the fruit of a collaborative effort involving architects, project managers, specialized consultants, construction firms, and coordinators appointed by the…

Oct 15, 2025Alexandru Boboc