The Week in Pictures: December 12 – 18, 2022
We are approaching the feast of the Nativity and in the homes of Christians, the voices of carolers are heard. We invite you to watch our Week in Pictures photo feature with snapshots captured between…
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The Week in Pictures: December 5 – 11, 2022
Starting from the feast of St. Nicholas, carolers everywhere begin to proclaim the coming of Christ the Child. Please see below our selection of photos taken between December 5 – 11, 2022. Last week’s most-liked…
Basilica News Agency Director meets with Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem
Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem received on Monday Aurelian Iftimiu, Director of the Basilica News Agency of the Romanian Patriarchate, who travelled to the Holy City to attend the Christian Media Summit 2022. “We spoke…
The Basilica News Agency Director attends Christian Media Summit 2022
Aurelian Iftimiu, Director of the Basilica News Agency, attends the Christian Media Summit 2022, an event organized between December 11 and 14 in Jerusalem. The yearly summit is organized by the Israeli government Press Office.…
“Women move mountains”: International Mountain Day 2022
“Women move mountains” is this year’s International Mountain Day theme. The theme was chosen because men from the mountains often migrate elsewhere in search of alternative livelihoods, while women have taken on many tasks formerly…
The Week in Pictures: November 28 – December 5, 2022
The feast of the Holy Apostle Andrew and the National Day of Romania were the most important events between November 28 and December 4, 2022. Please see below our latest Week in Pictures feature. Last…
Vadu Negrilesei, Romania: Building started at monastery dedicated to Elders Cleopa Ilie and Paisie Olaru
Two of the most significant Romanian elders of the 20th century were honoured on Friday with the laying of the foundation stone of a future monastery to be dedicated in their honour. The blessing of…
On Romania’s National Day, UNESCO recognizes Romanian blouse as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
UNESCO has decided to inscribe the Romanian blouse on the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The application was made by Romania in cooperation with the Republic of Moldova, because the cultural practice…
The Week in Pictures: November 21 – 27, 2022
Please find below our weekly selection of Orthodox snapshots from professional and amateur photographers. The photos were taken between November 21 – 27, 2022. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post: View this post on Instagram…
“Virgin Orans” Order for Yelena Popovic. She asked for guidance from the Mother of God in making St Nectarios film
Father Nicolae Dascălu, Patriarchal Counselor and director of the Lumina publications, handed film director Yelena Popovic the “Virgin Orans” Order on Tuesday, granted by the Patriarch of Romania. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, at…