It is Arad's main cathedral and closes the view along the boulevard to the north.
About the place
The foundation stone was laid in 1991 by Bishop Timotei Seviciu, to plans by architect Ioan Hăprian. Work took 17 years and the church was consecrated by Patriarch Daniel on 6 December 2008. Since 2009 it has been an archiepiscopal cathedral. It is 58 m high and 58 m long.
The interior painting was coordinated by painter Cătălin Băluț and consecrated in December 2018. The cathedral is in the Podgoria area, about 1 km north of the City Hall, on the same boulevard.
Good to know
- Walk along Bulevardul Revoluției from the City Hall, about 15 minutes.
- Mind services when you go in; clothing should cover shoulders and knees.
- Arad railway station is about 600 m to the north.
Opening hours
Opening hours are not confirmed. Check the venue's website before you go.