Saint Demetrius 2024

Romanian Church proclaims canonization of Saint Macarius Protopsaltes, Father of Romanian Chanting

The canonization of Saint Macarius Protopsaltes was proclaimed on Sunday following the Divine Liturgy celebrated for the Feast of Saint Demetrius the New. His Grace Varlaam of Ploiești, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop and Secretary of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, read the Synodal Tomos of Canonization. After the proclamation, the troparion of Saint…

Oct 29, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

2024 St. Demetrius celebrations: Patriarch Daniel reflects on healing and resurrection, as Bucharest temporarily houses St Lazarus relic

Healing and resurrection took centre stage in the sermon delivered Sunday by Patriarch Daniel to thousands of pilgrims gathered in Bucharest for the feast of St. Demetrius the New and to venerate the honoured relics of St. Lazarus brought from Cyprus. Patriarch Daniel was joined in service by the Archbishop of Cyprus and other hierarchs.…

Oct 28, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica Media Centre marks 17 years with on-scene coverage of St Demetrius the New Feast

This Sunday marked 17 years since the founding of the Basilica Media Centre, the press branch of the Romanian Patriarchate. Journalists from all five of its components were celebrating by bringing live coverage of the annual feast of St. Demetrius the New, the patron saint of Bucharest. Founded on October 27, 2007, Basilica Media Centre…

Oct 28, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop of Cyprus raises his voice in Bucharest about his nation’s struggle: We must follow St Demetrius the Great Martyr

His Beatitude Archbishop George of New Justiniana and All Cyprus led the liturgy for the feast of St. Demetrius the Great Martyr at the Patriarchal Cathedral’s outdoor altar in Bucharest. During his sermon, Archbishop George reflected on St. Demetrius’s sacrifice, drawing a parallel to the ongoing hardships of the Cypriot Orthodox people. “The Romanian people…

Oct 28, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop of Cyprus: Without Christian faith, our nations could not have survived

In an interview with Lumina Newspaper during his visit to Bucharest, Archbishop George of Cyprus discussed the shared values between Romania and Cyprus, emphasizing that the Christian faith is the strongest bond and a source of resilience that has enabled both nations to endure challenging historical contexts. “Cyprus’ geographical position, close to the Holy Land,…

Oct 25, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel welcomes relic of St. Lazarus: A powerful symbol of victory over death

“Saint Lazarus, who was raised from the dead by Christ Himself, is a powerful symbol of victory over death and God’s boundless love for humanity,” emphasized Patriarch Daniel in his address to pilgrims during the reception of the holy relics of St. Lazarus on Thursday. On Thursday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed the honourable skull…

Oct 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop of Cyprus at Patriarchal Cathedral: “We have come to receive the blessing of Romanian Saints”

His Beatitude Archbishop George of New Justiniana and All Cyprus participated on Thursday in the ceremony welcoming the relics of Saint Lazarus at the Patriarchal Cathedral, alongside His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania. “We have come to receive the blessing of the Romanian saints: Saint Andrew the First-Called Apostle, Saint Demetrius the New, the Protector…

Oct 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

The Path of the Saints Procession: Romanians welcome Saint Lazarus on Patriarchal Hill

Priests and faithful from the Archdiocese of Bucharest, along with pilgrims from across the country, participated in the “Path of the Saints” procession through the streets of the capital on Thursday as part of the celebrations of Saint Demetrius the New. After the procession, the Cypriot delegation, which brought the relics of Saint Lazarus, the…

Oct 24, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Celebrations of Saint Demetrius the New begin at Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest

The events dedicated to celebrating Saint Demetrius the New began Sunday morning at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. Starting at 7:00 AM, the holy relics of Saint Demetrius the New, the Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-Streamer, Saints Constantine and Helena, and Saint Nectarios were placed on the cathedral’s porch to allow pilgrims to venerate them.…

Oct 22, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Holy Synod Chancellery issues recommendations for pilgrims attending festivities of Saint Demetrius the New

The Chancellery of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church has issued a set of guidelines for pilgrims attending the celebrations of Saint Demetrius the New, Protector of Bucharest. The pilgrimage will take place from October 20 to 28. This year, the Primate of the Church of Cyprus will bring the relics of Saint…

Oct 18, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Archbishop of Cyprus to visit Bucharest for Saint Demetrius the New festivities

Next week, His Beatitude Archbishop George, Archbishop of New Justiniana and All Cyprus, will visit Bucharest to participate in the celebrations of Saint Demetrius the New. Archbishop George, who is visiting Romania for the first time as Primate of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus, will bring an important gift for pilgrims: the revered relics of Saint…

Oct 18, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu