National Cathedral

National Cathedral architect details construction concept for “Church of churches in Romania”

The person who designed Romania’s National Cathedral, Architect Constantin Amâiei, spoke at Digi24 about the entire construction process, the concept, and what the Catedral will look like after completing the works. In a dialogue with Lucian Mîndruță, the architect mentioned that the project started as an idea over 130 years ago but was resumed only…

May 5, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Ieronim of Sinaia: The construction of the National Cathedral is a call and a still breeze of resurrection for our nation

The patriarchal auxiliary bishop Ieronim of Sinaia said on Bright Monday that “the wonderful work” carried out at the National Cathedral “is a call and a still breeze of resurrection for our nation.” During his homily at the Chapel of the National Cathedral, Bishop Ieronim referred to God’s “still breeze of resurrection” in the hearts…

May 5, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

A year of philanthropy in a pandemic. Interview with the volunteer coordinator at National Cathedral’s Chapel

The volunteers of the Chapel of the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral have been organizing various activities for years to help others. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in Romania, they were mobilized and helped those suffering. Dănuţ-Viorel Prună, the volunteer coordinator, told Basilica.ro how the volunteers managed to achieve their goals and come to…

Mar 31, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

IN PICTURES: #Themakingof the giant Platytera Mother of God mosaic icon at Romania’s National Cathedral

Painter Daniel Codrescu and his team are working tirelessly on the mosaic painting of Romania’s National Cathedral. They offered Basilica.ro a photo feature of the making of the Platytera Mother of God mosaic icon in the sanctuary. The name of the icon means in Greek “Higher than the heavens”. This icon is usually of great…

Feb 5, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

In pictures: Autumn patronal feast at Chapel of National Cathedral 2020

The Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel of the National Cathedral on the feast day of Saint John Chrysostom, one of the church’s patron saints, on Friday, November 13, 2020. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos!

Dec 11, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu