Tag: Saint Demetrios 2020

Romanian Patriarchate

When images meet holiness: The holy relics of Saint Demetrios the New

Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
19.10.2020

The Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest keeps a very important gift of Romanians: the holy relics of Saint Demetrios the New, Protector of Bucharest. Received from General Pyotr Saltykov, the holy relics have been blessing Romanians…

Romanian Patriarchate

Patriarchate Spokesperson demands respect for most of the good and faithful people of the country: Pilgrimage is the expression of responsible religious freedom

Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
15.10.2020

The Romanian Patriarchate’s Spokesperson Vasile Bănescu commented on the decision to ban this year’s pilgrimage from Bucharest, on the patronal feast of the Patriarchal Cathedral. The spokesman reminded that the pilgrimage is a manifestation of…