Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Romania marks 70 years of UNESCO membership, highlighting its rich religious heritage

Romania marks 70 years of UNESCO membership on Monday. On 27 July 1956, the country became a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), joining the international effort to protect and promote the world’s cultural and natural heritage. Over the past seven decades, Romania has strengthened its presence within UNESCO through…

Jul 27, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop of Athens: Landmark decision to include psaltic art in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece met this morning the members of the Federation of Greek Chanters’ Associations (OMSIE). The reason for the meeting was UNESCO’s decision to include Byzantine chant in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was made at the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the…

Feb 26, 2020Gheorghe Anghel