Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
TheRomanian Orthodox Patriarchal Cathedral(also known as the Metropolitan Church)[1]is a functioning religious and civic landmark, onDealul Mitropoliei,inBucharest,Romania.It is located near thePalace of the Chamber of Deputiesof the Patriarchate of theRomanian Orthodox Church.Since it is a working cathedral, it is the site of many religious holidays and observances that take place for those who follow the Orthodox Christian faith in Bucharest, including aPalm Sundaypilgrimage.[2]The Orthodox Divine Liturgy at the cathedral is known for itsa cappellachoir, a common practice shared by all the Orthodox churches, in both their prayer services and liturgical rites.[3]The Romanian Orthodox Patriarchal Cathedral is a designatedHistorical monument—Monument istoricof Romania.
History
[edit]The structure was begun in 1655 and completed in 1659 under the orders of the princeConstantin Șerban.[4]Thefaçadeis in theBrâncovenesc style.[5]All of the originalfrescoesand sculptures were destroyed, except for the icon ofConstantineandHelen,who are thepatron saintsof the cathedral.[4]The present-day frescoes were added in 1923 by Dimitrie Belizarie.[4]
In 1862, the Romanian prime minister,Barbu Catargiu,was assassinated as his open carriage passed in front of the cathedral.[1]
See also
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One of the hugechandeliers -
The bell tower -
External mosaics -
Frescoes on the interior wall -
References
[edit]- ^abNewton, Michael (2014).Famous Assassinations in World History: An Encyclopedia.Santa Barbara, California:ABC-Clio.p. 83.ISBN9781610692854.
- ^"4,000 Believers and Priests take Part in Palm Sunday Pilgrimage in Bucharest".Nine O' Clock.13 April 2014.Retrieved13 July2015.
- ^"48 Hours In: Bucharest".The Independent.29 March 2014.Retrieved13 July2015.
- ^abcPetterson, Leif; Baker, Mark (2010).Romania.Footscray, Victoria: Lonely Planet. pp.71.ISBN9781741048926.
- ^"About Bucharest".Strategica: International Academic Conference.2015.Retrieved13 July2015.
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