Romanians Flock to New Cathedral
Thousands of pilgrims gathered in Bucharest, Romania, for the consecration of the world's largest Orthodox church, the People's Salvation Cathedral.
Proposals for a national cathedral had been discussed for over a century, but were delayed due to two world wars and communist rule, which suppressed religion.
- Construction of the cathedral took 15 years to complete.
- The cathedral stands over 125 meters (410 feet) tall and can accommodate 5,000 worshippers.
- The interior features frescoes and mosaics depicting saints and icons.
The cathedral is a significant symbol of faith in the deeply Orthodox country.
Author's summary: Romania's new cathedral is the world's largest Orthodox church.