Romanians flock to a new cathedral that is the world’s largest Orthodox church

Romanians Flock to New Cathedral

Thousands of pilgrims attended the consecration of the world's largest Orthodox church in Bucharest, Romania.

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.

The People's Salvation Cathedral

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's new cathedral is the world's largest Orthodox church.

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Religion News Service Religion News Service — 2025-10-27

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