# Orthodox religious events in Romania > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/orthodox-religious-events-in-romania > Updated: 2026-09-07T01:07:59.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 5. In late August 2026, various Orthodox religious events and liturgical services were scheduled across Romania. In Iași, Metropolitan Teofan was set to lead the Holy Liturgy at the Ekklesia Chapel, while the Pro Vita Department launched a ‘Gift for Children’ charity campaign. Additionally, the Diocese of Alexandria and Teleorman prepared to receive the relics of Saint Basil the Great from Athens. Further liturgical activities included services led by Archbishop Calinic of Argeș and Muscel, and Archbishop Teodosie of Tomis, who planned a Holy Mass at Pantocrator Monastery to coincide with the arrival of Saint Basil’s relics. A significant event involves the arrival of the relics of Saint Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary, from the Kutlumuș Monastery on Mount Athos. Scheduled to arrive at Henri Coandă International Airport on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at approximately 15:00, the reliquary will be escorted by a delegation of five monks. Following a blessing by Patriarch Daniel at the Patriarchal Palace, the relics will be transported to the Saint George-New Church (‘Km Zero’) to be placed in the porch alongside the relics of Saint Maria Brâncoveanu. The visit, organized in honor of the Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs, includes liturgies and vigils from September 5 through September 10. These services coincide with the Nativity of the Mother of God on September 8 and the commemoration of Saints Joachim and Anne on September 9. The religious observance emphasizes the spiritual significance of the Nativity of the Theotokos, marking the beginning of the churchly year. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Saint Anna relics to arrive in Bucharest for Nativity feast The feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos is celebrated, featuring the arrival of the Holy Relics of Saint Anna in Bucharest between September 5 and 10. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saint-anna-relics-to-arrive-in-bucharest-for-nativity-feast ### 2026-09-04: Relics of Saint Anne to arrive in Bucharest from Mount Athos The relics of Saint Anne from Mount Athos will arrive in Bucharest on September 5, 2026, for a series of religious services at the Saint George New Church. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/relics-of-saint-anne-to-arrive-in-bucharest-from-mount-athos ### 2026-08-24: Relics of Saint Anne to arrive in Romania for the first time The relics of Saint Anne will arrive in Bucharest from Mount Athos for the first time, staying at the Saint George the New Church from September 5 to 10 for veneration and religious services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/relics-of-saint-anne-to-arrive-in-romania-for-the-first-time-1 ### 2026-08-21: Saint Anne relics to arrive in Romania for the first time The relics of Saint Anne will be brought from Mount Athos to Bucharest, Romania, for the first time from September 5–10, 2026, to be venerated at the Saint George-New Church. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orthodox-archbishops-announce-upcoming-liturgical-services-in-romania ### 2026-08-20: Religious events and charity campaigns announced in Romania The Archdiocese of Iași and the Diocese of Alexandria and Teleorman have announced upcoming religious events, including youth camps, a charity campaign for a large family, and the veneration of Saint Basil the' 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/religious-events-and-charity-campaigns-announced-in-romania --- Cite as: Orthodox religious events in Romania. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/orthodox-religious-events-in-romania