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Basilica Photos: Sunday of Orthodoxy at Bucharest Patriarchal Cathedral 2021

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, to mark the Sunday of Orthodoxy, March 21, 2021. Concelebrants included Their Graces the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiești and Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova. In his sermon, the Patriarch of Romania spoke of the three roles of holy…

Mar 23, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: March 8-14, 2021

Last week’s snow was a source of inspiration for photography lovers. Please find our selection of photos taken between March 8 and 14. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection of photos?…

Mar 17, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: March 1-7, 2021

The arrival of Spring brings renewal in the soul of Orthodox Christians. Please find below our selection of Orthodox photos taken between March 1 and 7, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our…

Mar 11, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: February 22 – 28, 2021

The last week of winter was full of events in the Orthodox world. Please find below our selection of pictures taken between February 22 and 28, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our…

Mar 2, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: February 15 – 21, 2021

Please find below beautiful sunsets, winterscapes, liturgical moments and other snapshots from the Orthodox world: it is our selection of photos taken between February 15 – 21, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in…

Feb 22, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Basilica Photos: Bucharest churches during winter – Radu Vodă Monastery

Although snow has become rarer this winter, we’ve managed to catch a glimpse of Radu Voda Monastery in Bucharest coated in the purest snowy garment. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Feb 17, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: February 8 – 14, 2021

No matter where you are, Orthodoxy is lived with faith, prayer and love. Please find below our selection of photos taken in the Orthodox world between February 8 and 14, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to…

Feb 15, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

In pictures: Procession with the holy relics of Saint Charalampos in Bucharest – 2021

The relics of Saint Charalampos were displayed for veneration on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at the “Holy Archangels” Church – Oţetari in Bucharest. The procession was preceded by the service of the akathist and was followed by the Divine Liturgy. The holy relics will remain for veneration until February 10. The relics of the Hieromartyr…

Feb 10, 2021Raluca-Emanuela Ene

The Week in Pictures: February 1 – 7, 2021

Entering February, the Orthodox faithful celebrated the month’s most important religious feast, The Meeting of Our Lord. Please see below our selection of photos from the Orthodox world taken between February 1 and 7. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do…

Feb 9, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: January 18 – 24, 2021

Romanian Orthodox Christians marked last week the day of the Romanian Principalities’ Union: January 24. The Orthodox faithful who follow the unrevised Julian calendar celebrated the Epiphany. Please find below our selection of last week’s photos from Romania and the whole Christian Orthodox world.  Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram…

Jan 26, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The patronal feast of “St Anthony – the Old Court” Princely Church in Bucharest | Photo Gallery

The patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the patronal feast of the Princely Court’s St Anthony Church in Bucharest’s old centre on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Jan 21, 2021Mircea Florescu