Saint Demetrius 2021

Patriarch Daniel urges responsible freedom during pandemic: The greatest gifts are health and salvation

“Everyone must be aware, free and responsible when their health is in danger because we do not know if we are prepared enough to go beyond. That is why the Desert Fathers asked God for an extra moment of life to repent,” the Patriarch of Romania cautioned on Wednesday, speaking about the healing works of…

Oct 27, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

We confess Christ by deeds: Bp Varlaam on feast day of Great Martyr Demetrius

His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploieşti on Tuesday spoke about the persecutions to which the Church was subjected in the past, but also about the current persecutions. Regarding the confession of Christ, the hierarch said that it must be fulfilled by the example of our lives, by works. On the feast day of the Holy…

Oct 27, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Photo gallery: Eve of the feast of Saint Demetrius the New at the Patriarchal Cathedral 2021

His Grace the Assistant Bishop to the Bucharest Archdiocese Timotei of Prahova officiated the All-night Vigil in honour of the patron saint of Bucharest, Saint Demetrius the New, at the Patriarchal Cathedral, on Monday, October 25, 2021. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Instagram: @basilica.ro

Oct 27, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Relics of Saint Demetrius the New, placed for veneration on the porch of Patriarchal Cathedral

The reliquaries containing the holy relics of St. Demetrius the New, St. John Jacob of Neamț, the Holy Emperors Constantin and Helen, and St. Nectarius were placed on the porch of the Patriarchal Cathedral to be venerated by pilgrims on Thursday morning, October 21, 2021. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on…

Oct 22, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Celebrations of Saint Demetrius the New begin in Bucharest: VIDEO

The celebrations of Saint Demetrius the New, the Protector of Bucharest, have begun in Bucharest. The holy relics of St. Demetrius the New, St. John Jacob of Neamț, the protector of the Romanian diaspora, the Holy Emperors Constantine and Helen and St. Nectarios were placed on the porch of the Patriarchal Cathedral to be venerated…

Oct 21, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Seven-day celebrations dedicated to the Saint who helped Bucharest during plague epidemic begin on Thursday

In a challenging context for Bucharest, severely affected by the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the pilgrimage dedicated to Saint Demetrius the New begins on Thursday, October 21, under exceptional conditions. Being called the Protector of Bucharest, Saint Demetrius helped the Romanian Capital during the bubonic plague epidemic of 1813-1814 and the cholera epidemic of…

Oct 20, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu