Release: The liturgical program of the celebration of Saint Demetrius the New (October 18-28, 2026)translated

The joy of this year's pilgrimage, on the occasion of the feast of St. Pious Demetrius the New, the Patron of Bucharest (October 27), organized by the Romanian Patriarchate and the Archdiocese of Bucharest, will be enhanced by the presence of the reliquary with the relics of St. October 18-28, 2026, according to the following schedule:

Between October 18-23, 2026, the faithful will be able to worship the Holy Relics of Saint Demetrius the New, the Protector of Bucharest, of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius, the Fountain of Peace, of the Saints Emperors Constantine and Elena and of Saint Hierarch Nectarius inside the historic Patriarchal Cathedral, as painting restoration works are being carried out in its vestibule. During this period, the worship schedule will be between 07:00 and 21:00.

Given that, between October 18-23, 2026, the mentioned Holy Relics will be exposed for worship only inside the historic Patriarchal Cathedral, and the number of pilgrims will be smaller, we recommend that families with small children choose these days to...