Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Basilica Photos: Pilgrims flock to Patriarchal Cathedral for the feast of Sts Constantine and Helen

Believers arrived on the Patriarchate’s Hill for the patronal feast of the Patriarchal Cathedral on Thursday, May 21, 2020. The festive Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti. Photography courtesy of: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

May 22, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Basilica Photos: First public Divine Liturgy after conclusion of national state of emergency

On Friday, May 15, 2020, believers were allowed to participate for the first time at the outdoor Divine Liturgy after the conclusion of the national state of emergency. Friday morning, people wearing protection masks attended the Divine Liturgy and the common Holy Unction officiated at a baldachin next to the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. During…

May 15, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

In pictures: Holy Fire arrives in Romania

The Holy Fire was brought from Jerusalem to Romania on Saturday evening, April 17, 2020 by a delegation headed by His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova. Follow us on Instagram: @basilica.ro Photography courtesy of: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Apr 21, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Photo Gallery: Easter Vigil at the Romanian Patriarchate – 2020

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presided over the Easter Vigil at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Holy Saturday night. Concelebrants included His Beatitude’s patriarchal auxiliary bishops Varlaam of Ploiesti and Ieronim of Sinaia Follow us on Instagram: @basilica.ro Photography courtesy of: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Apr 21, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

In pictures: Maundy Thursday at the Patriarchal Cathedral. Blessing of the special Easter prosphora

On Maundy Thursday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral, delivered a homily and blessed the special Easter prosphora called Pasti. Follow us on Instagram: @basilica.ro Photography courtesy of: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Apr 21, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Basilica photos: The Lord’s Lamentations at the Patriarchal Cathedral – 2020

The Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești officiated the Lord’s Lamentations at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest on Friday, April 17, 2020. At the end of the service, His Grace led the traditional epitaph procession around the church. Follow us on Instagram: @basilica.ro Photography courtesy of: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Apr 21, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Photo gallery: Bp Timotei of Prahova officiates Holy Friday Matins service with 12 Passion Gospels

The assistant bishop to the Bucharest Archdiocese Timotei of Prahova officiated the Holy Friday Matins service with the twelve Passion Gospels at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Thursday evening, April 16, 2020. During the service which was livestreamed the bishop urged Christians to imitate the Saviour’s nobility. Photography courtesy of: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Apr 17, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

In pictures: Relics of St Demetrios the New carried on the streets of Bucharest to stop Coronavirus pandemic

The Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești drove the holy relics of Saint Demetrios the New around the streets of Bucharest in a procession of cars on Sunday, as the country fights to halt the spread of the coronavirus. The cars made stops in front of two main hospitals where Covid-19 patients are treated. Photography…

Apr 5, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Basilica Photos: Open air Divine Liturgy at Patriarchal Cathedral

Stills from the Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts celebrated at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest on March 18, 2020. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Mar 19, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

The Week in Pictures: January 27 – February 2, 2020

Orthodox lifestyle, luminous portraits and pictures taken at religious events throughout the world comprise this week’s selection of photos. Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews We would gladly include one of your photos depicting Orthodox life in our weekly selection. All you have to do is send the picture(s) you have taken to our email address…

Feb 4, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

PHOTO: St Seraphim of Sarov honoured at St Nicholas – Tabacu Church

Saint Seraphim of Sarov was honoured by numerous believers on January 2, 2019 at St Nicholas – Tabacu Church, the only church in Bucharest where the Saint’s holy relics can be venerated. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Jan 2, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene