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The Feast of the Translation of the relics of Saint Demetrius the New to Bucharest – 2025 | In Pictures

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, the Patriarchal Cathedral hosted the celebration of the Translation of the relics of Saint Demetrius the New to Bucharest. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the outdoor altar by the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishops Varlaam of Ploiești and Paisie of Sinaia, together with Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova of the Archdiocese…

Jul 13, 2025Mircea Florescu

The Week in Pictures: May 19 – 25, 2025

Photos from the previous week reflect the diversity and richness of the Orthodox churches’ activities: services, book launches, commemorations and social events. 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? We would gladly…

May 30, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

A short photo trip into London’s Brompton Cemetery, where Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh rests

In a central area of west London, covering 16 hectares, lies Brompton Cemetery. It is part of a chain of seven cemeteries established between 1833 and 1854, known as “London’s Magnificent Seven,” designed as “garden cemeteries.” By 1900, around 155,000 graves appeared, followed by another 50,000 before the cemetery was closed to new burials from…

May 13, 2025Raluca-Emanuela Ene

The Week in Pictures: May 5 – 11, 2025

Throughout every corner of the Orthodox world, the faith is manifested in form and colour through gestures, prayers, encounters, and events of profound spiritual meaning. From patriarchal visits and interreligious dialogues to moments of prayer, commemoration, and hope, the Church lives and expresses itself through persons, places, and acts of faith. Through this new series…

May 12, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Relics of Empress Helena arrive in Romania from Venice, venerated at Patriarchal Cathedral: Photos

The relics of the Holy Empress Helena, mother of Emperor Saint Constantine the Great, have been brought on pilgrimage from Venice to Romania. On their way to Pantocrator Monastery in Teleorman County, the relics made a stop on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. Photo: Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Apr 30, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: March 31 – April 6, 2025

New photos from the Orthodox world were captured during the 5th week of Lent, a period that delights us with diverse images, from spring’s beauty to winter’s last manifestations. Winter is not over yet at Neamț Monastery, Romania, on April 6, 2025. Photo: Doxologia.ro Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram…

Apr 7, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: March 10 – 16, 2025

“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” The beauty of the Orthodox world during the second week of Lent was captured through the camera lens and shown in our weekly photo feature with pictures taken between March 10 and 16, 2025. Last week’s most-liked…

Mar 19, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

Photo gallery: Final memorial service ahead of canonization ceremony of 16 new Romanian Saints

His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești officiated on Monday, February 3, a final memorial service at the Patriarchal Cathedral for the new sixteen Romanian saints, whose canonization will be proclaimed on February 4. To see more photos from the event, go to our Facebook page. Photo: Basilica.ro / Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Feb 3, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: November 4 – 10, 2024

A glorious end of fall, moments of prayer and children’s joyful faces are among the subjects captured last week by professional and amateur photographers in the Orthodox world. The church of Aninoasa Monastery in Argeș County, Romania, photographed on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Photo credit: Paisie Vasile Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this…

Nov 12, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: October 28 – November 3, 2024

The previous week’s pictures capture moments of joy, fall nostalgia, but also solemn moments from commemorations and the funeral of the Abbot of Nicula Monastery. 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…

Nov 4, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: October 21 – 27, 2024

The main event of the week between October 21 and 27was the Feast of Saint Demetrius the New, the Patron Saint of Bucharest, the capital city of Romania. It was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral, where the saint’s holy relics are kept. Please see below pictures from other celebrations and events in the Orthodox world.…

Oct 30, 2024Ștefana Totorcea