Image: Consecration of Constantine and Elena Cathedral in Bălţi on June 2, 1935
Description: Consecration of the Saint Constantine and Elena Cathedral, Bălţi on June 2, 1935. The Ecumenical Patriarch Photios II was represented by the Metropolitan of Australia Timotheos. The consecration ceremony was also attended by the king Carol II. The cornerstone was laid on September 24, 1924 by Visarion Puiu together with Patriarch Damianus of Jerusalem, Miron Cristea, Metropolitan of Moldova Pimen Georgescu, Gurie Grosu, Carol II. Between 1923-1935, Visarion Puiu was bishop of Hotin, his seat being in Bălţi.
Title: Consecration of Constantine and Elena Cathedral in Bălţi on June 2, 1935
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