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Bishop Varlaam on Panagia Prodromitissa’s feast: From the saints we have relics, from the Mother of God we have wonderworking icons

The day of commemoration of the holy icon of the Mother of God called “Prodromitissa” or “Forerunneress” is the summer patronal feast of the Chapel of the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral. The chapel has, for almost 10 years (October 2011), a copy of this representation whose original is enshrined at the Romanian Skete of the…

Jul 13, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Feast of Panagia Prodromitissa at National Cathedral’s Chapel 2021

The patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel of the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral for the feast of the Prodromitissa Wonderworking Icon of the Mother of God on Monday, July 12, 2021. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca-Emanuela Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Jul 13, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Feast of Saint John Jacob the New Chozebite celebrated at National Cathedral’s Chapel | In pictures

The feast of Saint John Jacob the New Chozebite was celebrated at the Chapel of the National Cathedral in Bucharest on Wednesday August 5, 2020. Follow us on Instagram @basilica.ro! Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Aug 5, 2020Mircea Florescu

Photo Gallery | Summer patronal feast at Chapel of National Cathedral – 2020

On July 12, 2020, the Chapel of the National Cathedral held its summer patronal feast dedicated to the Prodromitissa Icon of the Mother of God. A replica of this Wonderworking Icon is enshrined inside the Chapel since 2011. On this occasion, His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova, the assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest,…

Jul 16, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

All-night vigil for Prodromitissa Icon of Mother of God at National Cathedral’s Chapel – 2020 (Photo Gallery)

The celebrations in honour of the Prodromitissa Icon of the Mother of God began Saturday evening, July 11, 2020, with the all-night vigil held at the Chapel of the National Cathedral in Bucharest. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos & on Instagram: @Basilica.ro

Jul 13, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: The Prodromitissa Icon connects two Gardens of the Mother of God, Athos and Romania

“It is a joy to see that an icon of the Mother of God gathers in the love of the Holy Trinity a lot of people from different parts of the country, but also of different ages,” said His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Sunday at the summer patronal feast of the National Cathedral’s Chapel. At…

Jul 13, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop Varlaam at Chapel of National Cathedral: Follow the spiritual courage of Saint Andrew!

The patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti on Saturday presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel of the National Cathedral in Bucharest urging the believers to honour Saint Andrew the First-called as a spiritual father and to follow his spiritual courage (manhood). “This holiday has a true national importance because we celebrate our spiritual…

Dec 2, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica photo: All-night Vigil in honour of St John Chrysostom at the National Cathedral’s Chapel

On Tuesday evening, believers prayed to Saint John Chrysostom during the All-night Vigil officiated at the National Cathedral’s Chapel. The reliquary containing a particle of St John’s holy relics, was carried in procession around the church. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Nov 15, 2019Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Tens of pilgrims travel across Romania to attend celebrations of St John Chrysostom in Bucharest

For the sixth year in a row, tens of pilgrims travel across Romania from the northern parts of Maramures and Satu Mare to attend the celebrations of Saint John Chrysostom at the Chapel of the National Cathedral in Bucharest. Children and adults dressed in colourful folk costumes attended the all-night vigil and the Divine Liturgy…

Nov 14, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Photo Gallery: Summer patronal feast of the Chapel of Romanian National Cathedral

His Grace the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Ieronim of Sinaia on Friday presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel of the Romanian National Cathedral marking its summer patronal feast dedicated to the Prodromitissa Wonderworking icon of the Mother of God. Photo credit: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Jul 12, 2019Raluca-Emanuela Ene

In pictures: HB Patriach Daniel at the Chapel of the National Cathedral on the second Sunday of the Great Lent

On the second Sunday of Great Lent, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel attended the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the Chapel of the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral in Bucharest, where he offered his reflections on the day’s Gospel reading and the life of Saint Gregory Palamas. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Mar 27, 2019Raluca-Emanuela Ene