Pilgrimage from Bucharest: 121,000 worshipers at the relics placed in honor of the feast of St. Demetrius the Newtranslated

The pilgrimage from Bucharest, on the occasion of the feast of St. Demetrius the New, ended on Wednesday evening with the return of the relics inside the historic Patriarchal Cathedral. 121,000 worshipers lined up to worship between October 18-28, despite the unfriendly weather.

"We were happy that many families with children and many young people chose to participate in the pilgrimage organized this year, and we are happy that this collaboration between the Romanian Patriarchate and the Archdiocese of Bucharest managed to ensure all pilgrims the best conditions for worshiping the holy relics", said Rev. Adrian Agachi, patriarchal advisor at the Press Office and spokesperson of the Romanian Patriarchate.

Appreciation and thanks for the collaboration Rev. Adrian Agachi, patriarchal adviser, and Rev. Florin Ciprian Petre, patriarchal secretary, near the Baldachinul Sfintilor, where the relics were placed for veneration between October 18-28, 2026. Photo: BASILICA / Raluca Ene About 500 volunteers from the "Youth in Action" Group of the Archdiocese of Bucharest also supported the pilgrims.

"They ensured many of the activities...