The International Meeting of Orthodox Youth 2026 concluded in Bucharest – The message of the Patriarch of Romaniatranslated

The International Meeting of Orthodox Youth 2026 ended on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with the celebration of the Triarchate Divine Liturgy at the National Cathedral of Bucharest and the handing over of the torch to the Archdiocese of Iasi, as the next organizer. The Divine Liturgy, which was the first to be celebrated this year in the National Cathedral, was presided over by the Theophilist Bishop of Ploesi, Mr. Varlaam, co-officiating with the Theophilist Bishops of Sinaia, Mr. Paisios and Mr. Timotheus of Prachoveano. The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Arusha and Central Tanzania, Mr. Agathonikos from the Patriarchate of Alexandria, and the Most Reverend Bishop of Northern Europe, Mr. Makarios, were present to pray.

The Divine Liturgy was attended by approximately 2,400 young people and volunteers who took part in this year's international meeting, as well as a large number of believers.

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