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Transfiguration Greek Catholic Cathedral and Relics of Blessed Iuliu Hossu

Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania

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Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

The cathedral of the Greek Catholic Eparchy of Cluj-Gherla preserves relics of Blessed Cardinal Iuliu Hossu, one of the seven bishops beatified as martyrs in 2019. The cathedral holds authenticated relics for veneration; it is not presented as his complete tomb.

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The pilgrim’s guide

What makes this visit meaningful

Meet Blessed Iuliu Hossu through a living Byzantine Catholic cathedral, his relics, and the eparchy's museum project dedicated to his witness.

Relics of Blessed Iuliu Hossu

Pray before authenticated relics without overstating the burial relationship.

A living Byzantine cathedral

Let current worship frame the historical story.

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

June 2Feast of Blessed Iuliu HossuConnected to this place through Authenticated relics venerated in the cathedral.

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Plan the pilgrimage

60 to 90 minutes

Opening hours

Check the eparchy's current Divine Liturgy and cathedral access.

Getting there

On Bulevardul Eroilor in central Cluj-Napoca.

Accessibility

Central urban church; confirm step-free entry and relic access.

Before you go

Say relics, not complete tomb. Use Blessed Cardinal Iuliu Hossu and preserve the Byzantine Catholic context.

Official visitor information ↗Schedules and access can change. Confirm on the official site shortly before your visit.

Mass & worship

Historic sacred site

This destination is not listed as an active Catholic church. No regular Catholic Mass or confession schedule is associated with it.

Saints, relics & sacred objects

Blessed Iuliu HossuAuthenticated relics venerated in the cathedral · Feast June 2

Relics of Blessed Iuliu HossuFirst-class relics · Ecclesiastically translated and publicly venerated after the 2019 beatification

Sources & confidence

1 catalog source

Greek Catholic Eparchy of Cluj-Gherla ↗No verification date is listed; confirm current details with the destination.