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The National Cathedral hosted the most impressive moment from ITO 2026: Thousands of young people recited "Our Father" (VIDEO)translated

September 4, 2026 · 1 min read

One of the most impressive moments of the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth (ITO) 2026 was when the 2,400 participants recited the "Our Father" during the Holy Liturgy celebrated at the National Cathedral on Thursday.

The service was officiated by the Patriarchal Vicar Bishops Varlaam Ploieșteanul and Paisie Sinaitul, together with the Vicar Bishop Timotei Prahoveanul of the Archdiocese of Bucharest. The service was also attended by Metropolitan Agatonic of Arusha, Exarch of Central Tanzania (Patriarchy of Alexandria and All Africa) and Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe.

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The young people, coming from the dioceses of the Romanian Patriarchate in the country and from the diaspora, around Romania's borders, but also from Sister Orthodox Churches, were accompanied by priests from their communities and fathers advisors from the Patriarchal Administration and the Diocesan Administration of the Archdiocese of Bucharest.

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Grace Bennett

That must have been powerful, hearing 2400 young voices saying the Our Father together in the National Cathedral. Nice to see the African bishop there too, shows how the Church brings people from all over. Did any of you from Manchester make it over?