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The Week in Pictures: October 5-11, 2026

From the emotion of welcoming the relics of Venerable Paisie of Sihăstria and the preparations for the feast of Venerable Paraskeva, to moments of communion and special cultural events, last week brought to the forefront the beauty of faith and the diversity of Orthodox life, from Romania to the Holy Land, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Australia.…

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Romania’s Patriarch Wishes Pope Leo XIV Good Health

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, wished Pope Leo XIV good health on Monday. The Pope recently announced that he would undergo surgery to remove a very early-stage and well-localised lung nodule. Full text: Bucharest, 12 October 2026 His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, Vatican Your Holiness, In these challenging moments, we pray…

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The Week in Pictures: September 28-October 4, 2026

Canonisations, church reconsecrations, moments of prayer, and images capturing the beauty of Orthodoxy in Romania and around the world. This week’s photo retrospective brings together scenes ranging from the local proclamation of the canonisation of Saint Evloghia of Samurcășești and Saint Antonina of Tismana to snapshots from Finland, Denmark, Bulgaria, and the Holy Land. 📸…

Oct 5, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch of Romania congratulates Archbishop of Athens on 45th anniversary of episcopal ordination

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, congratulated Archbishop Hieronymos II of Athens and All Greece, as the Primate of the Church of Greece marked 45 years since his episcopal ordination. “On this blessed occasion, we convey to Your Beatitude our fraternal wishes of good health, strength, and help from God in the…

Oct 5, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: September 21– 27, 2026

From services and moments of celebration to activities dedicated to children and young people, and moments capturing the beauty of Orthodoxy, last week offered numerous memorable scenes from the life of the Church. We invite you to discover another retrospective in images from September 21–27, 2026. Celebration, prayer and liturgical life Children, young people and…

Sep 28, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

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