Romania

The Mosaics of the National Cathedral: The most expressive and valuable way to adorn an emblematic worship place (pdf)

The Archdiocese of Bucharest has published a series of brochures dedicated to the National Cathedral, which Basilica.ro is presenting in the days leading up to the consecration of the church’s mosaic iconography. Below we present the brochure on the mosaic painting, which can also be downloaded in pdf format. The mosaic technique was chosen because…

Oct 22, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Modern Engineering and Aesthetic Metalwork in the National Cathedral (pdf)

Five days before the consecration of the painting of Romania’s National Cathedral, Basilica.ro publishes the last leaflet in the series prepared by the Archdiocese of Bucharest for this occasion. This edition focuses on several technical aspects related to the construction process, without exhausting the many challenges that engineers had to overcome through technical innovation and…

Oct 21, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: October 12–19, 2025

Snapshots from the Pilgrimage to Saint Paraskeva of Iași, including faces of pilgrims, liturgical and prayerful moments, complete our selection of photos from the Orthodox world, captured between October 12 and 19, 2025. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită de Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want to…

Oct 21, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Bells of the National Cathedral: Characteristics and symbolism (pdf)

There are nine days left until the bells of the National Cathedral will ring for the inauguration of the holy edifice, when Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Patriarch of Romania will consecrate its mosaic painting. The Archdiocese of Bucharest has prepared a series of presentation leaflets about the National Cathedral, which the Romanian people have…

Oct 17, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

What to Notice Before Entering the National Cathedral: The Porticoes, the Square, and the Towers (pdf)

In just eleven days, you will be able to witness the Great Consecration of the National Cathedral. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Patriarch Daniel will celebrate the service. Beginning on Sunday, 26 October 2025, the faithful will have the opportunity to enter the Cathedral and venerate even in the Holy Altar until the end of the…

Oct 15, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 30 – July 6, 2025

The emotion and solemnity of Orthodox Theology graduation ceremonies and the proclamation of the canonization of Saint Dometius of Râmeț are just two of the themes featured in this week’s photo selection covering June 30 – July 6, 2025. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită de…

Jul 7, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 23-29, 2025

This week’s photo selection offers a spiritual journey through the Orthodox world, capturing moments of faith and holy joy from the feasts of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist (June 24) and the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul (June 29). From hierarchal services and traditional processions to local customs and the faces of the…

Jul 1, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel urges the Orthodox parliamentarians gathered in Bucharest to promote justice, peace, and human dignity

Protos. Augustin Coman, Patriarchal Counsellor and Coordinator of the External Church Relations Department of the Romanian Patriarchate, conveyed on Tuesday the message of His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, to the participants in the annual session of General Assembly of the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy. „We encourage you to continue working together…

Jun 3, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: May 19 – 25, 2025

Photos from the previous week reflect the diversity and richness of the Orthodox churches’ activities: services, book launches, commemorations and social events. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection of photos? We would gladly…

May 30, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: May 5 – 11, 2025

Throughout every corner of the Orthodox world, the faith is manifested in form and colour through gestures, prayers, encounters, and events of profound spiritual meaning. From patriarchal visits and interreligious dialogues to moments of prayer, commemoration, and hope, the Church lives and expresses itself through persons, places, and acts of faith. Through this new series…

May 12, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel extends condolences for Pope Francis’ passing

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, sent condolences for Pope Francis’ passing on Monday. Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, aged 88. “We share in the grief caused by this loss and convey our condolences to the entire Roman Catholic Church,” wrote Patriarch Daniel. Full text: Bucharest, 21 April…

Apr 21, 2025Ștefana Totorcea