The exhibition „Colours of Orthodoxy. Poland” in Bucharest

There were also the ambassador of Poland in Romania - Mr Marek Szczygieł, the President of the Polish Institute in Bucharest – Mrs Maja Wawrzyk, members of the “Filos” fellowship (the Romanian Partner of Polish organizers of the exhibition) as well as journalists from the Patriarchate’s TV channel Trinitas and Romanian users of www.orthphoto.net. Unfortunately, Patriarch Daniel was unable to attend the exhibition opening due to his duties connected with the beginning of a new school year.

Similarly to the Ukrainian exhibition opening, the event in Romania started with a presentation of a photocast about Orthodoxy in Poland which was followed by speeches given by the guests. Father Mikołaj presented some basic information about Orthodox Church in Poland and he expressed his joy at hosting the exhibition in Romanian Patriarch’s Palace. The Polish ambassador remarked that the exhibition lets its viewers see the lesser-known side of Poland – the Orthodox side which is an integral part of Polish history and culture. He also pointed out that one of the most important monuments in his mother town, Lublin, is in fact an Orthodox cathedral of Transfiguration. Its history dates back to several centuries ago and Romanian dynasty supported building of the church. In his opinion this is a proof of the good and long relationship between our nations. Orthodoxy has often been a bridge for those relations. Aleksander Wasyluk – the founder and coordinator of Orthphoto said that together with Serbs, Romanians are the second largest group of active users of Orthphoto.

At the end of the official part of the event the choir of St Basil Martysz sang some church and folk songs. The concerto was so well-received that the following they the choir received an invitation from the Trinitas TV. The choir appeared in a TV programme of the official TV channel of Romanian Patriarchate.