{"id":573756,"date":"2026-05-28T12:11:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=573756"},"modified":"2026-05-28T12:11:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:11:14","slug":"georgia-national-day-romanian-patriarchate-bucharest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/georgia-national-day-romanian-patriarchate-bucharest\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia\u2019s National Day celebrated at Romanian Patriarchate amid focus on shared Christian heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Georgia\u2019s National Day was celebrated on Wednesday at the Festivitas Reception Hall of the Romanian Patriarchate&#8217;s Palace in Bucharest, where Georgian Ambassador Tamar Beruchashvili highlighted the Church&#8217;s decisive role in shaping and preserving Georgian national identity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event was attended by Ana Cristina Tinca, state secretary for strategic affairs within Romania\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representatives of the diplomatic corps and religious communities.<\/p>\n<p>Representing the Romanian Patriarchate were Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploie\u0219ti and members of the Patriarchal Administration.<\/p>\n<h2>Relationship between the Georgian state and the Church<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_573557\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-573557\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-573557 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-23-890x593.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-23-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-23-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-23-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-23.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-573557\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Georgian Ambassador to Romania, Tamar Beruchashvili. 27.05.2026. Photo credit: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca-Emanuela Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In her address, Ambassador Tamar Beruchashvili underlined the historical and spiritual significance of this year\u2019s celebration, noting that Georgia\u2019s independence is deeply connected to the country\u2019s Christian identity.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cToday we celebrate Georgia\u2019s Independence Day, a powerful symbol of our nation\u2019s resilience, unity and unwavering commitment to freedom. This year\u2019s celebration carries special significance as we mark <a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/georgia-1700-years-christianity-anniversary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1,700 years<\/a> since the proclamation of Christianity as Georgia\u2019s state religion.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cFor 17 centuries, the State and the Church have worked together to build the spiritual and national foundations that preserved our identity during the most difficult periods of history.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Strengthening ties between Georgia and Romania<\/h2>\n<p>The ambassador also spoke about the strengthening of Romanian-Georgian relations in the political, economic, military and cultural fields.<\/p>\n<p>She highlighted the growing interest of Romanians in travelling to Georgia, noting that the number of Romanian visitors increased by 15% over the past year.<\/p>\n<p>The diplomat also announced a new direct air connection.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cStarting from 1 July, the Romanian company Dan Air will operate <a href=\"https:\/\/georgiatoday.ge\/romanian-dan-air-to-launch-tbilisi-flights-from-july-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">direct flights<\/a> between Bucharest and Tbilisi twice a week. Therefore, I invite you to place Georgia on your travel list.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_573561\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-573561\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-573561 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-25-890x593.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-25-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-25-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-25-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-25-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-25-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-25.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-573561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ana Cristina Tinca, Secretary of State for Strategic Affairs within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 27.05.2026. Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca-Emanuela Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>State Secretary Ana Cristina Tinca underlined the close relationship between the two countries and its spiritual dimension.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cGeorgia and Romania are connected through a longstanding friendship, and Georgians and Romanians have much in common.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe fact that this reception is organised here today bears witness to the profoundly spiritual ties uniting Romanians and Georgians,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<h2>A saint shared by both peoples<\/h2>\n<p>Bishop Varlaam conveyed Patriarch Daniel&#8217;s congratulatory message and highlighted the ecclesiastical dimension of relations between the two peoples, connected through Saint Anthimos the Iberian, a Georgian.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_573519\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-573519\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-573519 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-4-890x593.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"890\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-4-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-4-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ps-varlaam-receptie-ambasada-georgiei-2026-4.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-573519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bishop Varlaam of Ploie\u0219ti and Ambassador Tamar Beruchashvili. 27.05.2026. Photo credit: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca-Emanuela Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The bishop also praised the Georgian Embassy\u2019s efforts to cultivate the memory of the saintly metropolitan.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe ambassador has played an important role in promoting the veneration of the saint, bringing to Antim Monastery \u2014 founded by a Georgian \u2014 official delegations from Georgia, as well as groups of pilgrims and young people who sang during the Divine Liturgy.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>During the event, Ambassador Tamar Beruchashvili received from Patriarch Daniel <a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/georgian-ambassador-romania-patriarchate-distinction-maria-brancoveanu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Order of the \u201cCross of Saint Maria Br\u00e2ncoveanu\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The ambassador thanked the Romanian Patriarchate for supporting joint projects dedicated to promoting Romanian-Georgian spiritual heritage.<\/p>\n<p>In this context, she referred to the bilingual editorial project \u201cSaint Anthimos the Iberian \u2013 Son of Georgia and Father of Wallachia\u201d, created by Georgian playwright Vasil Janikashvili, announcing that a theatrical production inspired by the work \u201cwill soon be staged both in Tbilisi and Bucharest through the collaboration of the national theatre and film universities of the two countries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more pictures, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/in-imagini-receptie-pentru-ziua-nationala-a-georgiei-la-palatul-patriarhiei-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo Gallery Section<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca-Emanuela Ene<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BasilicaNews\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-495171\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/banner-x-en-889x148.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"889\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/banner-x-en-889x148.gif 889w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/banner-x-en-1024x171.gif 1024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/banner-x-en-1536x256.gif 1536w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/banner-x-en-2048x341.gif 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Georgia\u2019s National Day was celebrated on Wednesday at the Festivitas Reception Hall of the Romanian Patriarchate&#8217;s Palace in Bucharest, where Georgian Ambassador Tamar Beruchashvili highlighted the Church&#8217;s decisive role in shaping and preserving Georgian national identity. 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