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Photo gallery: Feast of Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs celebrated at New St George Church in Bucharest

The patriarchal auxiliary bishop Ieronim of Sinaia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the New St George Church in Bucharest on its patronal feast, the commemoration of the Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs, on Monday, August 16, 2021. The faithful venerated the relics of Saint Constantine Brâncoveanu, as well as the Syrian icon of the Mother of God…

Aug 20, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: August 2 – 8, 2021

A photographic pilgrimage through the Orthodox world between August 2 and 8, 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 weekly selection of photos? We would gladly include one of your photos depicting Orthodox…

Aug 10, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Feast of Saint John Jacob the New Chozebite at National Cathedral’s Chapel: In Pictures

On the feast day of St. John Jacob the New Chozebite of Neamt Monastery, August 5, 2021, His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel of the National Cathedral in Bucharest. The reliquary containing a fragment of the saint’s relics was brought to the chapel a day before for…

Aug 5, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: July 26 – August 1, 2021

Orthodox youth camps, patronal feasts and pilgrimages were the main events of the week  July 26 – August 1, 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 weekly selection of photos? We would gladly…

Aug 3, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: July 19 – 25, 2021

Orthodox life continues its rhythm through the scorching heat of summer. Prayer moments and service participation along with neighbourly love are still part of every Orthodox believer’s life. 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…

Jul 27, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Holy Synod meets for summer working session | Photo Gallery

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church met at the Aula Magna of the Patriarchal Palace for its summer session on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. The meeting was preceded by a Te Deum service officiated by Assistant Bishop Nichifor of Botoșani. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Jul 21, 2021Mircea Florescu

The Week in Pictures: July 5-11, 2021

Please see below our selection of photos for  July 5-11, 2021: a photographic journey throughout the Orthodox world. 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? We would gladly include one…

Jul 14, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

In pictures: Feast of Panagia Prodromitissa at National Cathedral’s Chapel 2021

The patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel of the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral for the feast of the Prodromitissa Wonderworking Icon of the Mother of God on Monday, July 12, 2021. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca-Emanuela Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Jul 13, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: June 28 – July 4, 2021

Snapshots of Orthodox life in Europe, America and Africa, captured by amateur and professional photographers: 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? We would gladly include one of your photos…

Jul 5, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 21 – 27, 2021

The first week after the Descent of the Holy Spirit was full of spiritual events in the Orthodox world. Please see below our selection of photos from this period. 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…

Jun 30, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Feast of Holy Apostles Peter and Paul 2021 at the Patriarchal Cathedral | Photo Gallery

His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova, the assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, presided over the Divine Liturgy on the feast day of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Jun 29, 2021Mircea Florescu