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The Week in Pictures: September 14– 20, 2026

Our latest selection of images from the Orthodox world: from the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and processions held in Romania and abroad, to gatherings bringing together communities, young people, and the faithful, as well as scenes capturing the beauty and tranquillity of holy places. The Feast of the Holy Cross and…

Sep 21, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: September 7–13, 2026

Our selection of images from September 7–13, 2026 brings together moments from Romania and Orthodox communities worldwide, capturing the beauty of sacred heritage, the joy of feast days, the Church’s involvement in education and society, and the faces of faith lived out day by day. Spirituality, prayer and liturgical life Patronal feasts, celebrations and processions…

Sep 14, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: August 31 – September 6 2026

A new week has brought to light moments of prayer, communion, and joy in the life of the Orthodox Church. From the Beginning of the New Ecclesiastical Year and Orthodox youth events to services, processions, and testimonies of faith from parish communities, we invite you to discover, in pictures, some of the most important moments…

Sep 7, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

At the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth, top officials urged young Romanians to continue believing in their country

Romania’s top officials urged young participants in the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth (ITO) 2026 to continue to believe in Romania. Among the participants in the opening ceremony held on Tuesday at Romania’s National Cathedral were the Patriarch and the President of Romania. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel emphasised that young people learn love and communion…

Sep 3, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: July 20–26, 2026

Last week’s selection of images highlights the celebrations dedicated to the Holy Prophet Elijah, St Mary Magdalene and the Prodromitissa Icon of the Mother of God, while also marking an important anniversary: Patriarch Daniel’s birthday. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you…

Jul 29, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

Mono Monastery construction project advances: Topographical survey completed

The Monastery of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Mono, Ontario, Canada, took another step forward on Tuesday towards the construction of its church, refectory, and monastic cells, as the topographical survey of the building site was completed. “We are now entering a new phase of this project, which, with God’s help and the…

Jul 15, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

Quo Vadis Film Festival 2026 to include an exhibition of Orthodox photography: How to submit photos

The International Quo Vadis Film Festival 2026, in cooperation with Byzanfest, will organize an exhibition of Orthodox photography entitled “My Neighbour: Orthodoxy around the World”. Anyone can enter the final selection by submitting up to two photographs that reflect the Orthodox Christian faith as it is practiced in parts of the world other than countries…

Jul 15, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: July 6–12, 2026

Each week brings moments of faith, prayer and communion, captured in images that speak beyond words. We have gathered the most expressive photographs in an article, inviting you to discover them and rejoice in the beauty of Orthodox life. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită de…

Jul 13, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 29 – July 5, 2026

Unique images captured across the Orthodox world during June 29–July 5, 2026, revealing the beauty of a life lived in faith, can be seen in our latest photo feature. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită de Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our…

Jul 6, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

Romanian Orthodox parish priest in Bedford, UK, on family ministry in the diaspora: We must be people of love. Let people find rest in us

Father Radu Amariei, aged 34, serves as the parish priest of the Bedford Parish in the United Kingdom, a rapidly growing Romanian Orthodox community established in 2024. The parish priest speaks about families in the diaspora, the efforts they make to attend the Divine Liturgy, and how new faithful of other nationalities are drawn to…

Jun 30, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 22–28, 2026

Each week brings moments of prayer, celebration and witness to the faith throughout the Orthodox world, captured in images that speak beyond words. From hierarchical services and patronal feasts to processions, pilgrimages and quiet moments of reflection in monasteries and parishes, the photographs in this Week-in-Pictures selection reveal the beauty and depth of Orthodox Church…

Jun 29, 2026Ștefana Totorcea