Muzeul Mitropoliei Clujului – tezaurizând trecutul pentru viitor
Museum of the Orthodox Metropolis of Cluj – Treasuring the past for the future

Summary/Abstract: One of the most important institutions within the Archdiocese of Vad, Feleac and Cluj is the Museum of the Orthodox Metropolis of Cluj. On 6th of December 2021, ten years had passed since the inauguration of the current space, situated at the semi-basement of the Orthodox Cathedral. Nonetheless, the Museum’s earliest roots are much older, dating back to year 1924, when it was established by Bishop Nicolae Ivan. In the approximately 100 years of existence, the institution managed to host and display a great number of icons painted on wood and glass from the 16th,17th and 18th centuries, mural paintings from Răchitova (15th century), sacred objects, chalices, liturgical manuscripts written between 15th and 19th century and also books from the 17th through the 19th centuries. In the past decade, the Museum of the Orthodox Metropolis of Cluj proved to be a dynamic and visible institution, playing an important cultural role in Cluj-Napoca. Through its entire activity, the Museum intends to be not only an illustration of the past, but also a project for future generations.

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