Thousands of pilgrims attended the consecration of the world's largest Orthodox church in Bucharest, Romania.
Proposals for the national cathedral were first put forward over a century ago, but were delayed due to two world wars and decades of communist rule, which suppressed religion.
The cathedral, also known as the National Cathedral, stands over 125 meters tall and can accommodate 5,000 worshippers.
The cathedral's opulent interior is covered with frescoes and mosaics depicting saints and icons.
Author's summary: Romania opens world's largest Orthodox church after 15 years of construction.