Romania's National Cathedral Consecration
Romania's National Cathedral, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, will be consecrated on October 26.
The Romanian Patriarchate announced the consecration, presenting a detailed timeline of the building's construction that spans two decades.
The site for the National Cathedral was chosen in 2005, in downtown Bucharest, near the Palace of Parliament, in accordance with the wishes of the late Patriarch Teoctist.
- The government issued an emergency ordinance in 2005, designating 110,000 square meters for the project.
- The land was formally handed over to the Romanian Patriarchate in 2006.
- Patriarch Daniel officiated the blessing of the foundation stone on November 29, 2007.
- Parliament adopted a law approving the construction of the architectural complex later in 2007.
Author's summary: Romania's National Cathedral consecration set for October 26.