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The Week in Pictures: August 3 – 9, 2020

A week full of events, including the feast of the Transfiguration and the commemoration of three Romanian saints. We invite you to watch our selection of photos from August 3 to 9, 2020. Last week’s most-liked picture on Instagram:   View this post on Instagram   *RO: În data de 6 august 2020, Preafericitul Părinte…

Aug 11, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Feast of Saint John Jacob the New Chozebite celebrated at National Cathedral’s Chapel | In pictures

The feast of Saint John Jacob the New Chozebite was celebrated at the Chapel of the National Cathedral in Bucharest on Wednesday August 5, 2020. Follow us on Instagram @basilica.ro! Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Aug 5, 2020Mircea Florescu

The Week in Pictures: July 20 – 26, 2020

A photo review of Orthodox life from the week July 20 – 26, 2020: the birthday anniversary of the Romanian Patriarch, the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Suceava and Rădăuți, unique landscapes and radiant portraits seen through the lens of professional and amateur photographers. Last week’s most-liked picture on Instagram:   View this post…

Jul 30, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

PHOTO | Enthronement of HE Calinic, Archbishop of Suceava and Rădăuți

On Sunday, July 26, 2020, His Eminence Calinic was enthroned as new Archbishop of Suceava and Rădăuți at the Orthodox Cathedral in Suceava during a special ceremony. Foto credit: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Jul 27, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

The Week in Pictures: July 13 -19, 2020

Please find below a review of moments and events from the life of the Romanian Orthodox Church between July 13 and July 19. The selection includes a beautiful sunrise at Putna Monastery, children from the county of Maramureș and Patriarch Daniel’s meeting with the Christian Orthodox Students’ Association (ASCOR). Last week’s most-liked picture on Instagram:…

Jul 24, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

PHOTO GALLERY | Te Deum service on Patriarch Daniel’s Birthday

A Te Deum service was held at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest on Wednesday, July 22, marking Patriarch Daniel’s Birthday. After the prayer service, official messages of congratulations were delivered in the Europa Christiana Hall of the Patriarchate’s Palace. Follow us on Instagram @basilica.ro! Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Jul 22, 2020Mircea Florescu

Photos | Holy Synod meets under special conditions

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church has met for the first time at the Patriarchate’s Palace under special conditions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. Before the meeting, His Grace Bishop Benedict of Bistrita, the assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of Vad, Feleac and Cluj, officiated a Te Deum service at the Palace’s Europa…

Jul 21, 2020Mircea Florescu

Hierarchs of Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobrudja hold local Synod working session| Photo Gallery

The hierarchs of the Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobrudja met for a working session at the Patriarchal Residence on Monday. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel chaired the meeting.   Follow us on Instagram @basilica.ro! Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu  

Jul 20, 2020Mircea Florescu

Patriarch Daniel blessed the reliquaries that will keep the holy relics of St Joseph of Văratec and St George the Pilgrim | In pictures

During a service held Monday, July 20, 2020, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel blessed the reliquaries that will keep the holy relics of St Joseph of Văratec and St George the Pilgrim. The reliquaries were made by the Patriarchate’s Workshops and will be delivered to Văratec Monastery. Follow us on Instagram @basilica.ro! Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro /…

Jul 20, 2020Mircea Florescu

Photo Gallery | Summer patronal feast at Chapel of National Cathedral – 2020

On July 12, 2020, the Chapel of the National Cathedral held its summer patronal feast dedicated to the Prodromitissa Icon of the Mother of God. A replica of this Wonderworking Icon is enshrined inside the Chapel since 2011. On this occasion, His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova, the assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest,…

Jul 16, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: July 6 – 12, 2020

We invite you to watch our photo selection from the week July 6-12, 2020, when two wonderworking icons of the Mother of God were honored across Romania. Last week’s most-liked picture on Instagram:   View this post on Instagram   *RO: Simplificati-vă viata şi stresul va fugi! – Sf. Paisie Aghioritul *EN: Simplify your life…

Jul 14, 2020Ștefana Totorcea