Patriarch Daniel

Panagia Prodromitissa Icon replica to be enshrined in Romania National Cathedral

The Abbot of the Romanian Skete of the Honourable Forerunner on Mount Athos presented His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel with a replica of the Prodromitissa Wonderworking icon of the Mother of God to be enshrined in the newly-consecrated National Cathedral. A precious gift for the Cathedral Visiting Romania on the occasion of the inauguration of the…

Nov 28, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

The National Cathedral – A practical liturgical need and a symbol in honour of Romanian Heroes

The old patriarchal cathedral on the Hill of the Metropolis in Bucharest was built as a monastery church during 1656-1658 by Prince Constantin Șerban Basarab. In 1658, at the time when the monastery’s church was consecrated in honour of the Holy Emperors Constantine and Helen by Patriarch Macarios III Zaim of Antioch[1], there were only…

Nov 26, 2018Iulian Dumitraşcu

VIDEO | Romanian Heroes commemorated for first time at National Cathedral

The Romanian Heroes were commemorated on Saturday for the first time at the National Cathedral, a memorial church built in their honour as symbol of the country’s independence. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presided over the memorial service having as concelebrants the Metropolitans within the Holy Synod. Following the moving solemn moment, His Beatitude explained why…

Nov 26, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Patriarch Daniel commemorates Romanian Heroes at National Cathedral

On Saturday, November 24, 2018, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel officiated a memorial service for the rest of the souls of Romania’s national heroes at the new National Cathedral. Photography courtesy of Raluca Ene / Basilica.ro

Nov 26, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Photo gallery | Inauguration of National Cathedral on 1918 Great Union Centennial

On Sunday, November 25, 2018, HAH Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and HB Patriarch Daniel officiated the consecration ceremony of the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral in Bucharest.  

Nov 25, 2018Raluca-Emanuela Ene

The Arsenal Hill turned into the hill of grace and blessing for the entire Romania: Ecumenical Patriarch

At the end of the Divine Liturgy celebrated Sunday at the newly-consecrated National Cathedral in Bucharest, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew thanked God for “the blessing and grace he has poured out” noting that the Arsenal Hill turned into the Hill of Grace and Blessing. His Holiness wished Patriarch Daniel, the hierarchs, clergy, state officials and the…

Nov 25, 2018Iulian Dumitraşcu

Patriarch Daniel: Saint Andrew has built the Cathedral

Recalling the bringing of the honourable head of Saint Andrew to Bucharest in 2011, and the presence of his holy hand for the National Cathedral’s inauguration, Patriarch Daniel on Sunday said that it is Saint Andrew who has helped the building of the Cathedral. ‘Saint Andrew the Apostle has built the cathedral using the skills…

Nov 25, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

HAH Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presides over Divine Liturgy at newly-consecrated National Cathedral in Bucharest

On Sunday, November 25, 2018, His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Divine Liturgy concelebrated with Patriarch Daniel and the members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church on the occasion of the inauguration of the National Cathedral. Over 50,000 people attended the Divine Liturgy Concelebrants for the Divine Liturgy included His…

Nov 25, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Consecration ceremony of Romania National Cathedral by Patriarchs of Constantinople, Romania

Sunday morning, His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania officiated the consecration ceremony of the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral in Bucharest. The idea to build the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral was launched right after Romania gained its state independence in 1877 but became reality 130 years later during the stewardship of…

Nov 25, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Patriarch Daniel have met with President of Romania – PHOTO

His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Patriarch Daniel have met with His Excellency the President of Romania Klaus Iohannis at Cotroceni Palace. Photography courtesy of Mircea Florescu / Basilica.ro  

Nov 24, 2018Mircea Florescu

We became worthy once again to come to the blessed land of Romania: Ecumenical Patriarch’s message

At his arrival in Bucharest for the tenth time, His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew expressed his emotion and joy to attend the historic event of the inauguration of the National Cathedral. During the official reception held at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Friday, the Ecumenical Patriarch held a speech pointing to the good ties between the…

Nov 24, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu