Ștefana 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

The Week in Pictures: April 20-26, 2026

Pilgrimage sites, sunsets, the joy on the faces of the faithful, and much more were captured in photographs presenting the beauty of Orthodox life. Please find below our selection of photos taken between April 20 and 26, 2026. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro…

Apr 29, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: April 13-19, 2026

Bright Week, which follows the great Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord, is one of the most joyful and meaningful periods in Orthodox spirituality. It is a time when the light of victory over death is poured out upon the faithful, and churches and human souls remain open to hope, forgiveness, and renewal. Please…

Apr 23, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

Ambassador Tamar Beruchashvili: Women are called to be guardians of faith and active promoters of peace

“Women are called to be guardians of faith, transmitters of moral and spiritual values within the family and the nation, and active promoters of peace and reconciliation,” says Her Excellency Tamar Beruchashvili, Ambassador of Georgia to Romania. “History, and especially Christian history, shows us many such women: queens, mothers, saints, and simple faithful, who often…

Apr 22, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: April 6-12, 2026

We present a selection of photographs captured during the most important week of the year for Orthodox Christians – Holy Week, a time of reflection, prayer, and spiritual preparation for the great Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord. The Matins of the Twelve Gospels, celebrated on Holy Thursday at the Romanian Orthodox “Three Holy…

Apr 14, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: March 30 – April 5, 2026

The last week of Great Lent culminated in the Feast of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, a source of joy for Orthodox Christians before Holy Week. We invite you to see our selection of images taken between March 30 and April 5, 2026. Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection…

Apr 9, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: March 23 – 29, 2026

Please find below our photo selection for the week of March 23–29, 2026. The main events were the Feast of the Annunciation, the March for Life, and the services dedicated to the fifth week of Great Lent. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro)…

Mar 31, 2026Ștefana Totorcea