Bucharest readies to welcome annual pilgrimage to Saint Dimitrie the New

Bucharest Prepares for Annual Pilgrimage

This year's pilgrimage, occasioned by the feast of Saint Dimitrie the New, Protector of Bucharest, will take place from October 19 to 29.

The event is one of the most significant for the Romanian Orthodox Church in the capital.

The faithful will be able to venerate the Holy Relics of Saint Dimitrie the New, as well as those of Saint Demetrius the Great Martyr, Saints Constantine and Helena, Saint Hierarch Nectarios, and Saint John Jacob of Neamț.

These relics will be placed outside the Patriarchal Cathedral each day from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

The faithful will have access to the relics during this period.

Author's summary: Bucharest prepares for a significant pilgrimage event.

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Romania Insider Romania Insider — 2025-10-14