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The Week in Pictures: January 11 – 17, 2021

Winter’s cold and snow were not able to conquer the warm souls of the Orthodox faithful. Please see below our selection of photos taken between January 11 and 17, 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…

Jan 19, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: January 4 -10, 2021

While a part of the Orthodox world participated to the blessing of the waters on the feast of Epiphany, the other part celebrated the Lord’s Nativity according to the unrevised Julian Calendar. Both celebrations drew the photographers’ attention. Please see below or photo selection from the week January 4-10, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:…

Jan 12, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

PHOTO: Feast of Epiphany 2021 at the Patriarchal Cathedral

On the feast of the Lord’s Epiphany, January 6, 2021, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel officiated the Great Blessing of Waters at the porch of the Patriarchal Residence. Previously, His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the festive Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos…

Jan 8, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Photo Gallery: Epiphany Eve at the Patriarchal Cathedral 2021

On the eve of the Epiphany, January 5, 2021, His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. At the outdoor altar next to the cathedral, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel officiated the service of the great blessig of waters. Concelebrants included the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of…

Jan 8, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: December 28, 2020 – January 3, 2021

Year 2020 has passed, while Orthodox faithful greeted the New Year with trust in God and hope for a better year. Please find below our selection of photos taken between December 28, 2020 and January 3, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News…

Jan 4, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

Basilica Photos: 2020 in 100 pictures

The year 2020 has brought unexpected changes in the lives of Christians. Although it was marked by suffering, uncertainty, physical distancing, it reminded us that “life is a gift from God and we must know how to live it in the worthiest way possible” (Valeriu Gafencu). Emotion, pain, but also hope were mostly reflected in…

Dec 30, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: December 21 – 27, 2020

Please find below our selection of photos taken between December 21 and 27. They document the feast of Nativity across the Orthodox world, current events in society or simply dream-like winter views. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want…

Dec 28, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: December 14 – 20, 2020

The feast of the Lord’s Nativity is approaching fast. Carol singers have started to announce the good news in small groups and online. Please enjoy our selection pf photos taken between December 14 and 20, 2020. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency…

Dec 24, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: December 7 – 13, 2020

Winter has settled, the snow has covered the fields and the Orthodox world prepares for the most important feast at the end of the year: the Nativity of the Lord. We invite you to see our selection of pictures taken between December 7 and 13, 2020. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post…

Dec 16, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

In pictures: Autumn patronal feast at Chapel of National Cathedral 2020

The Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel of the National Cathedral on the feast day of Saint John Chrysostom, one of the church’s patron saints, on Friday, November 13, 2020. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos!

Dec 11, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Feast day of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker at the Patriarchal Cathedral | Photo Gallery

On the feast day of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, His Grace Timotei of Prahova, the assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral. Photo courtesy of Basilica.ro  / Mircea Florescu

Dec 10, 2020Mircea Florescu