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In pictures: Feast of St Demetrios the Myrrh-Gusher at the Romanian Patriarchate 2020

Marking the feast day of Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-Gusher, Oct. 26, 2020, the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, chief secretary of the Holy Synod, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest.  Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos  

Oct 29, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

First Divine Liturgy opening this year’s celebrations of St Demetrios: Photo Gallery

On Sunday, October 25, 2020, the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Ieronim of Sinaia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the outdoor altar next to the Patriarchal Cathedral marking the beginning of the celebrations dedicated to Bucharest’s Protector Saint Demetrios the New. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Oct 29, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: October 12 – 18, 2020

Restricted religious feasts, painful and hopeful prayer, the stillness of talking to God, the little joys of Orthodox living – all captured in coloured or cloudy photos received from all over the world by the Basilica.ro newsroom. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post: View this post on Instagram *RO: Catedrala Patriarhală din Bucureşti păstrează un dar…

Oct 21, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

Bucharest Orthodox Students Association commemorates Fr Dumitru Staniloae at Cernica Monastery: Basilica Photos

Bucharest’s Romanian Orthodox Christian Students Association (ASCOR) prayerfully remembered father Dumitru Staniloae during a memorial service held at the great theologian’s tomb at Cernica Monastery on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews & @BasilicaPhotos

Oct 20, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Ordination to the Priesthood at St Anthimos Monastery: Photo Gallery

On Sunday, October 11, 2020, the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St Anthimos Monastery in Bucharest, during which he ordained a priest for the Ukrainian Orthodox Vicariate. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Oct 19, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: October 5 – 11, 2020

Please see below prayer moments and snapshots of Orthodox liturgical life: The Week in Pictures from October 5 to October 11, 2020. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post: View this post on Instagram *RO: “Laudă Glasului Care S-a făcut trup și Cuvântului Celui Preaînalt Care S-a făcut carne. L-au auzit urechile, L-au văzut ochii, L-au pipăit…

Oct 13, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: September 28 – October 4, 2020

A selection of photos depicting Orthodox life in the period September 28 – October 4, 2020. Solemn moments, scenes of liturgic life and other snapshots of Orthodoxy captured through the camera lens. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   *RO: “Domnul a primit să ia asupra Sa chipul fiecărui om…

Oct 6, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: September 21 – 27, 2020

Please find below a selection of snapshots from the Orthodox world taken last week by amateur and professional photographers. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   *RO: Dumnezeu nu se supără că-I cinstim mama, pe Împărăteasa cerului și a pământului! Și cine e mai puternic în cer și pe pământ…

Sep 30, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

Pilgrim in Bucharest: Romania’s first church that received St Silouan the Athonite’s relics

On the feast of Saint Silouan the Athonite, we invite you to find out some facts about the first place of worship in Romania that received the holy relics of this pious man: St Nicholas – Ghica Church located in the centre of Bucharest. The name of the church which functions as a University Chapel…

Sep 24, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel consecrates Oradea Orthodox Cathedral | Photo gallery

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel consecrated, on Sunday, September 20, 2020, the “Resurrection of the Lord” Diocesan Cathedral in Oradea. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Sep 23, 2020Mircea Florescu

Patriarch Daniel consecrates new church of Izbuc Monastery | Photo gallery

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel consecrated, on Saturday, September 19, 2020, the new church of Izbuc Monastery in Bihor County. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Sep 23, 2020Mircea Florescu