The week in pictures: October 21 – 28, 2018
A selection of the best pictures from last week’s events in the Orthodox world.
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Numismatic issues launched to mark 100 years since the union of Bukovina with Romania
Pursuant to the provisions of Law No. 312/2004 on the Statute of the National Bank of Romania, as of 29 October 2018, the National Bank of Romania will put into circulation, for numismatic purposes, a set…
The oldest surviving complete Bible in Latin returns to England for first time in 1,300 years
In the early eighth century, three enormous Bibles were produced by monks at Wearmouth-Jarrow Abbey. Two were to remain in Northumbria, but in 716AD the other was sent, in the care of the then abbot,…
Software firm pastes the Rule of St Benedict into its Code of Ethics
A DATABASE-management company in the United States has adopted a section of the Rule of St Benedict in its formal code of ethics. SQLite is a free-to-use server-less database engine for commercial or private use. Notable…
The Holy Synod calls for Moscow and Constantinople to resolve Ukrainian issue together, highlights pan-Orthodox cooperation
The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met Thursday in the Patriarchal residence in Bucharest under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. The Synod addressed several matters, including the pressing issue of the…
Patriarch Daniel addresses pilgrims: The communion of Saints is a source of Romanian unity in thought and feeling
In his address to the pilgrims gathered Thursday, October 25, at the beginning of the celebrations of St Demetrius the New, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel noted that this year the holy relics of ‘two protectors…
Thousands take to the streets honouring Sts Demetrius the New, Callinicus of Cernica
Thousands of believers took to the streets of Bucharest on Thursday carrying in procession the reliquaries containing the holy relics of two Protector Saints of Bucharest, Venerable Demetrius the New and Saint Callinicus of Cernica,…
Celebrations of St Demetrius the New begin in Bucharest
On Thursday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel welcomed the holy relics of Saint Demetrius the New and Saint Callinicus of Cernica at the outdoor altar next to the Patriarchal Cathedral marking the beginning of the celebrations…
Holy Synod begins working session, examines canonization of Bessarabian hierarch
The Holy Synod of the Romania Orthodox Church has begun its working session at the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. In his opening speech, the Chairman of the…
Annual Plenary of the International Commission for Anglican–Orthodox Theological Dialogue: Communiqué
International Commission for Anglican–Orthodox Theological Dialogue Communiqué’s, Cyprus, 13–20 October 2018: In the name of the Triune God, and with the blessing and guidance of our Churches, the International Commission for Anglican–Orthodox Theological Dialogue met in Larnaca,…
Assistant bishop Teofil of Iberia officiates Te Deum before the working session of the Holy Synod
Thursday, October 25, 2018, the working session of the Holy Synod of the Romaian Orthodox Church was opened with a a Te Deum service officiated by His Grace Teofil of Iberia, Assistant bishop to the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of…
Relics of two Romanian Saints offered to Vatopedi Monastery
At the request of Vatopedi Monastery, the Romanian Patriarchate hass offered particles of the holy relics of two Romanian Saints who are closely connected with this monastic settlement on Mount Athos. The reliquary containing fragments…
Dochariou Monastery on Mt. Athos buries its beloved abbot Archimandrite Gregory (Video)
Archimandrite Gregory (Zumis), the abbot of Dochariou Monastery on Mt. Athos, reposed in the Lord late Monday night, OrthoChristian reported yesterday. Fr. Gregory, a fiery defender of true Orthodoxy, dedicated 65 of his 76 years on…
Tomis Archbishop celebrates Divine Liturgy of St James at Constanta Cathedral
His Eminence Archbishop Teodosie of Tomis on Tuesday celebrated the Divine Liturgy of Saint James at the Orthodox Cathedral in Constanta. The Liturgy of Saint James is considered to be the oldest surviving liturgy developed…
Bishop Ignatie of Huși: I’ve found genuine, simple, beautiful faith in Vaslui
‘After one year, I can say that two aspects could be considered more intense and nuanced than the intuitions I had in the West: people’s faith and the living standard in rural areas.’ ‘I’ve found…
New video offers in-depth tour of Kiev Caves Lavra (video)
A new video has been produced in honor of the 30th anniversary of the resumption of monastic life in the Kiev Caves Lavra, being celebrated this year. The video is available on the Lavra’s main website and…
Feast of Saint Demetrios the New, Protector of Bucharest: Schedule of Events
The traditional pilgrimage organized every year by the Romanian Patriarchate and the Archdiocese of Bucharest on the Feast of Saint Demetrios the New, Protector of Bucharest, celebrated on Oct. 27, will take place on October…
World Council of Churches has repeatedly called for the release of the archbishops of Aleppo
Last week the 2,000-day mark since the abduction of two Syrian archbishops was passed. Syriac Orthodox Archbishop Yohanna Ibrahim and Greek Orthodox Archbishop Paul Yazigi haven’t been heard from since gunmen kidnapped them outside Aleppo…