The pilgrimage to the honourable skull of Saint John Chrysostom concluded on Wednesday, July 16, after more than 60,000 faithful from across Romania venerated the holy relic, which was brought to the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest between July 11 and 16. The event marked the summer feast of Saint Demetrius the New. Brought from Vatopedi…
“The greatest gift the Church offers believers is the knowledge of God,” emphasised Archimandrite Ephraim of Vatopedi in his sermon on Sunday at the outdoor altar of Bucharest’s Patriarchal Cathedral. Abbot Ephraim referenced the words of Jesus Christ on eternal life: “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God,…
On Sunday, July 13, 2025, the Patriarchal Cathedral hosted the celebration of the Translation of the relics of Saint Demetrius the New to Bucharest. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the outdoor altar by the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishops Varlaam of Ploiești and Paisie of Sinaia, together with Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova of the Archdiocese…
