Bucharest Cathedral is enormously crowded. We walk around the cathedral area, enter through the back entrance, and encounter a crowd attending an Orthodox service.
The Orthodox Times writes the following about it.
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, Archbishop George of Cyprus joined Patriarch Daniel of Romania at the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest for the solemn reception of the relics of Saint Lazarus. The event took place as part of the celebrations dedicated to Saint Demetrios the New, Protector of Bucharest.
We watch and listen to the meeting. Unfortunately, the cathedral is not open for viewing today. In town that afternoon, we see many Orthodox clergy wearing their yellow habit (which is what this garment is called?) over their arms.
We visit the Church of St Nicholas – Vladica (Biserica Sfantul Nicolae – Vladica), at the exit of Patriarchal Street, the uphill road to the cathedral.
Via the Parcul Carol with the monument for the unknown soldier, we walk to A’s apartment.