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Cambridge hosts launch of Patriarch Daniel’s Brâncuși – Orthodox Christian Sculptor: Rediscovering the bond between faith and culture

July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

The volume Brâncuși – Orthodox Christian Sculptor , authored by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, was launched on Thursday, 16 July, in Cambridge. On the occasion, Archbishop Atanasie of Great Britain and Northern Ireland said that the book “invites us to rediscover the profound bond between faith and culture.”

The event brought together representatives of the academic and ecclesiastical communities, clergy, students, and admirers of Christian art and spirituality.

Opening the event, Fr Dragoș Herescu, Director of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies ( IOCS ) in Cambridge, highlighted the institution’s mission to promote the Orthodox spiritual heritage and foster dialogue between faith, culture and contemporary society.

Culture and spirituality in Brâncuși’s work The volume “Brâncuși – Orthodox Christian Sculptor”, signed by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel, was presented on Thursday, 16.07.2026, in Cambridge. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Archbishop Atanasie emphasised that Patriarch Daniel’s book offers a perspective on the work of Constantin Brâncuși through the lens of Orthodox spirituality.

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Михайло ЛитвинIt is interesting that Patriarch Danylo shows the connection of faith and culture through Brancusi. I once saw his "Endless Column" in a photo and did not think that there were so many Orthodox roots. It's good that Cambridge is discussing this, maybe one of our female students will read it too.

Десислава ИвановаBrancusi has always interested me with these simple forms, but I didn't know that Patriarch Daniel connected it so directly to the Orthodox faith. Interesting how "The Endless Column" turns out to have roots in our spirituality. I may also look for the book after I finish the session in university.