Holy Trinity Cathedral, Arad

The 'Holy Trinity' Orthodox Cathedral is a Romanian Orthodox cathedral in Arad, in the Cri?ana vicinity of western Romania. It is the principle cathedral of the episcopal see of Arad, currently headed by using Timotei, Archbishop of Arad. The cornerstone of the brand new cathedral changed into laid by means of the bishop, Timotei in November 1991. Proper construction efforts started in 1992, whilst the paintings began on consolidating the ground and the inspiration of the new church. Construction lasted till 2006, whilst the remaining outdoors works were being made and the large front icon become finished. Long earlier than creation has ended,

due to the specific of the church, bells have been delivered in from a foundry in Innsbruck, Austria. With a summed mass of 6.56 tons, respectively 4050, 1070, 745, 450 and 250 kg for the 5 bells, they had been set up in December 2003. In 2006 the cathedral had four golden crosses mounted upon its domes. The three small crosses measured 3,5 meters each and the huge one became 7,30 meters high.