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Patriarch Daniel on First Sunday of Lent: The Orthodox icon is a confession of true faith

In his sermon on the Sunday of Orthodoxy, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel emphasized the theological significance of holy icons, declaring, “The Orthodox Icon is a confession of the true faith, a testimony to the divinity of Jesus Christ, who became man for the salvation of humankind.” Speaking at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, the Primate of…

Mar 10, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Children from local painting group sell their works to donate for Romania’s National Cathedral

Filling the ocean one drop at a time: Children from an after-school painting group in Hârtop, Suceava county, took an important decision on International Children’s Day. They decided to sell their paintings to the highest bidders and donate the gains to Romania’s National Cathedral. “We know this is just a drop in the ocean, but…

Jun 7, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

6,300 sqm of mosaic completed at Romania’s National Cathedral: Work on the South Apse wall is in progress

The painting team of Romania’s National Cathedral has completed 6,300 square meters of mosaic interior painting and is currently working on the South Apse interior wall. Applying the icon fragments on the walls and the subsequent finishings are made manually, stone by stone, has announced the communication team of the National Cathedral on Facebook. “These…

Apr 11, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

Holy Icons Kept in Hagia Sophia Receive New Life after Restoration

Holy icons from Greek Orthodox churches across Turkey are brought to Hagia Sophia for restoration work in order to be exhibited at a new museum. According to a Daily Sabah report, quoted by greekreporter.com, Christian icons from various Byzantine churches across Turkey are collected in a laboratory inside Topkapı Palace, which is within walking distance…

Jan 8, 2018Iulian Dumitraşcu

HG Bishop Varlaam on the feast of the Prodromitissa Icon of the Mother of God: ‘Icons are our comfort and encouragement in the fight against sin’

Hundreds of believers took part in the patronal feast of the Chapel of the National Cathedral: the feast of the Prodromitissa (Forerunneress) Icon of the Mother of God. His Grace Varlaam of Ploieşti, assistant bishop to the Patriarch, celebrated July 12 the Divine Liturgy at the chapel’s outdoor altar. Concelebrants for the Divine Liturgy included:…

Jul 13, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

The Icons of Holy and Great Week

Apr 12, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel on Sunday of Orthodoxy: Through icons, we profess true faith

Orthodoxy is not only true but also beautiful, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel said Sunday addressing the faithful present at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. The Patriarch of Romania said that the Sunday of Orthodoxy commemorated on March 5 is not only the Sunday of true faith but also the Sunday we commemorate the imperishable beauty of the…

Mar 6, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu