The members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church gathered on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Outdoor Altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest to celebrate the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil, during which the Holy Chrism was consecrated.
Photo: Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu
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