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The Week in Pictures: June 15 – 21, 2026

Photography serves as a bridge between the viewer and the Orthodox world, inviting contemplation, reflection, and the discovery of the values that have shaped Eastern Christian spirituality throughout the centuries. We invite you to explore our weekly photo feature covering the period of June 15–21, 2026. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare…

Jun 22, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 8 – 14, 2026

Our selection of images from June 8–14, 2026, captures moments of faith, fellowship and liturgical life, reflecting both the diversity and unity of contemporary Orthodoxy. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită de Ecumenical Patriarchate (@theecumenicalpatriarchate) Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection of…

Jun 15, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

Vespers in the Ecumenical Patriarch’s native village: Patriarchs of Romania and Bulgaria join in Prayer

The Patriarchs of Romania and Bulgaria participated on Wednesday evening in the Vespers service celebrated at the “Holy Great-Martyr and Trophy-Bearer George” Church in Agioi Theodoroi, the native village of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I. In the presence of Patriarch Daniel of Romania and Patriarch Daniil of Bulgaria, litanies were offered during the service in Greek,…

Jun 10, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch of Romania Participates in Events Marking the Name Day of the Ecumenical Patriarch

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, travelled on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, to the island of Imbros (Gökçeada), Turkey, to take part in the liturgical events dedicated to the name day of His Holiness Bartholomew I and to the 35th anniversary of his election as Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. The anniversary celebrations…

Jun 10, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 1 – 7, 2026

The Feast of the Holy Trinity, which is the patronal feast of the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate, the proclamation of the canonisation of Saints Elisabeta and Filofteia of Pasărea, and All Saints’ Sunday were the main events of the week of June 1–7, 2026. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această…

Jun 8, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: May 25 – 31, 2026

The Feast of Pentecost, commemorating the Descent of the Holy Spirit, and the preceding week are reflected in moving images from across the Orthodox world in our photo feature covering the period May 25–31, 2026. The photographs capture moments of prayer, faith, and spiritual communion, reflecting the beauty of Orthodox traditions and the joy of…

Jun 5, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: May 18 – 24, 2026

An eventful week in the Orthodox world, marked by moments of faith and tradition: the patronal feast of the Patriarchal Cathedral, Heroes’ Day, the procession with the Honourable Belt of the Mother of God in Belgrade, and other religious events captured in our photo feature for the period May 18–24, 2026. Last week’s most-liked Instagram…

May 28, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: May 11–17, 2026

In the dynamics of society, the Orthodox faith and tradition preserve the beauty of life, spiritually enriching every generation. Please find below our weekly photo feature from the Orthodox world for the period May 11–17, 2026. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do…

May 20, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: May 4-10, 2026

Please find below the beauty of Orthodox life in our article with images from May 4–10, 2026, capturing moments of faith, prayer, and spiritual communion. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection of photos?…

May 12, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch of Romania congratulates new Patriarch of Georgia

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, sent a congratulatory message to His Beatitude Shio III, the new Patriarch of Georgia. “We pray our Lord Jesus Christ to grant you many spiritual accomplishments in the new mission entrusted to you,” transmitted the Patriarch of Romania. Full text: Bucharest, 11 May 2026 His Beatitude…

May 11, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: April 27- May 3, 2026

A new weekly selection of photographs from the Orthodox world capturing moments of prayer, communion, and tradition. They bring you closer to the beauty and depth of a life lived in faith, highlighting the simplicity, peace, and joy that spring from man’s authentic relationship with God. Prayer rope, an opportunity to speak to Christ. Photo…

May 6, 2026Ștefana Totorcea