The ceremony
Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit
The ceremony takes place at this church within the Palatul Cnejilor complex, in Ceahlău village.
The church was built
Church history
Built in 1639 through the patronage of Gheorghe, brother of the Moldavian ruler Vasile Lupu, the church belonged to the former Hangu monastic settlement. Its Romanian name, „Pogorârea Sfântului Duh”, refers to the Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
The Palatul Cnejilor complex
The Cantacuzino family later transformed the former monastery into a fortified residence. After securing ownership in 1839, they adapted its buildings and strengthened the enclosure. The surviving palace ruins give the site its familiar name: Palatul Cnejilor.
Restoration and parish
The church has been restored several times. Following further repairs, it was reconsecrated on 4 June 2017. Today its parish is known as Ceahlău 2.
Location and access
The complex is in Ceahlău village, on DJ155F, Neamț County. Look for Palatul Cnejilor and Biserica „Pogorârea Sfântului Duh”. The wedding church is a separate location from Durău Monastery and from our reception venue.