Raluca-Emanuela Ene

A short photo trip into London’s Brompton Cemetery, where Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh rests

In a central area of west London, covering 16 hectares, lies Brompton Cemetery. It is part of a chain of seven cemeteries established between 1833 and 1854, known as “London’s Magnificent Seven,” designed as “garden cemeteries.” By 1900, around 155,000 graves appeared, followed by another 50,000 before the cemetery was closed to new burials from…

May 13, 2025Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Photo gallery: 40 moments captured at the historic patronal feast of the Patriarchal Cathedral (2024)

We present you a series of 40 images taken at the feast of Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen, patron saints of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca-Emanuela Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

May 21, 2024Raluca-Emanuela Ene

8 holy healers celebrated in February

This year is an excellent opportunity to dwell on the lives of saints who received the gift of healing from God. If we got acquainted with eight holy healers in January, February concentrates many of them from its very first days. We have chosen to present 8 of the most evident healers with saintly lives…

Feb 14, 2024Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Photo gallery: Bp Paisie of Sinaia officiates Te Deum service at the beginning of new ecclesiastical year

Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia officiated a Te Deum service marking the beginning of the new ecclesiastical year, at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, on Friday, September 1st. Photography courtesy of: Basilica.ro / Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Sep 1, 2023Raluca-Emanuela Ene

PHOTO: All-night vigil for St Demetrius the Myrrh-gusher of Thessalonica on the Hill of the Patriarchate – 2021

His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești officiated the all-night vigil in honour of Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-gusher, on Hill of the Patriarchate, on Monday, October 25, 2021. Photography courtesy of: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Oct 26, 2021Raluca-Emanuela Ene

In pictures: Procession with the holy relics of Saint Charalampos in Bucharest – 2021

The relics of Saint Charalampos were displayed for veneration on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at the “Holy Archangels” Church – Oţetari in Bucharest. The procession was preceded by the service of the akathist and was followed by the Divine Liturgy. The holy relics will remain for veneration until February 10. The relics of the Hieromartyr…

Feb 10, 2021Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Basilica Photos: Feast of the Lord’s Transfiguration on the Patriarchate’s Hill – 2020

His Grace the auxiliary patriarchal bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the baldachin next to the Patriarchal Cathedral on the feast of the Lord’s Transfiguration, August 6, 2020. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Sep 18, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

In pictures: The first main church feast day of the new ecclesiastical year at the Patriarchal Cathedral – 2020

His Grace The Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the Patriarchate’s Hill marking the Nativity of the Theotokos, the first main church feast day of the new ecclesiastical year. Photography courtesy of: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Sep 10, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

PHOTO | Enthronement of HE Calinic, Archbishop of Suceava and Rădăuți

On Sunday, July 26, 2020, His Eminence Calinic was enthroned as new Archbishop of Suceava and Rădăuți at the Orthodox Cathedral in Suceava during a special ceremony. Foto credit: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Jul 27, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Basilica Photos: Feast of Metropolitan Saint Gregory the Teacher celebrated at Căldărușani Monastery

On Monday, June 22, 2020, Căldărușani Monastery celebrated one of its patron Saints Metropolitan Gregory the Teacher. The Saint’s relics are enshrined in the main church of the monastery. Photography courtesy of: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Jun 23, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

PHOTO | St Anthimos Monastery celebrates patronal feast on Sunday of All Saints 2020

On the Sunday of All Saints, His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St Anthimos Monastery in Bucharest marking its patronal feast. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene  

Jun 16, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene