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In pictures: Students, the friends of the Three Holy Hierarchs

The students of the Three Holy Hierarchs Theoretical High School in Bucharest honoured their patron Saints on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at the St. Nicholas – Ghica Church, by attending the Divine Liturgy officiated by the parish priest Vasile Gavrilă. On this occasion, the second edition of the Symposium dedicated to the spiritual patrons of…

Feb 3, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica Photos: Patriarch of Romania blesses iconostasis of Militari 1 Church in Bucharest

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Saturday, January 25, 2020, blessed the iconostasis of the Militari 1 Church in Bucharest, following restoration works. The parish celebrated the feast of its second patron saint Gregory the Theologian. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews

Jan 29, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: January 20 -26, 2020

Orthodox lifestyle, luminous portraits and pictures taken at religious events throughout the world comprise this week’s selection of photos. Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews We would gladly include one of your photos depicting Orthodox life in our weekly selection. All you have to do is send the picture(s) you have taken to our email address…

Jan 28, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Union of Romanian Principalities at the patriarchal cathedral | Photo Gallery

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel Thursday officiated a Te Deum service at the patriarchal cathedral in Bucharest marking the 161st founding anniversary of the Union of the Romanian Principalities. Following the thanksgiving service, the Patriarch of Romania laid flowers at the feet of Alexandru Ioan Cuza Statue on the Hill of the Patriarchate. On 24 January…

Jan 27, 2020Mircea Florescu

The Week in Pictures: January 13 – 19, 2020

Worshippers across Russia and other countries in Eastern Europe have been braving icy waters for Theophany, one of the most important holidays in the Orthodox Christian calendar. Celebrated on 19 January according to the unrevised Julian calendar, Theophany or Epiphany commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews We…

Jan 23, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

2019 – Year in pictures: This is how The Good to Know was seen on Basilica.ro

At the Basilica News Agency, we strongly believe that good and beauty can change the world, as Dostoevsky said. Hence our motto, “The Good to Know.” Of the thousands of frames captured in 2019, the Basilica photojournalists have chosen 22 special pictures that highlight the beauty of Romanian spirituality. If your eyes are healthy, your…

Jan 17, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: January 6 – 12, 2020

The best images from the Orthodox feast day of Theophany. Religious services are being held as well as blessing of water ceremonies at lakes, rivers and seafronts, to celebrate baptism of Jesus. Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews We would gladly include one of your photos depicting Orthodox life in our weekly selection. All you have…

Jan 14, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Feast of Lord’s Baptism at the Patriarchate | Photo Gallery

On Monday, January 6, 2020, Patriarch Daniel presided over the Divine Liturgy of St Basil the Great, having as concelebrants his patriarchal auxiliary bishops Varlaam of Ploiești and Ieronim of Sinaia. After Divine Liturgy, the assembly of clergy led by the Romanian Patriarch went out on the doorstep of the Patriarchal Residence where the Great…

Jan 7, 2020Mircea Florescu

PHOTO: St Seraphim of Sarov honoured at St Nicholas – Tabacu Church

Saint Seraphim of Sarov was honoured by numerous believers on January 2, 2019 at St Nicholas – Tabacu Church, the only church in Bucharest where the Saint’s holy relics can be venerated. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Jan 2, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

The Week in Pictures: December 23 – 29, 2019

We share with you this year’s last weekly selection of photos inspired by the joy of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews We would gladly include one of your photos depicting Orthodox life in our weekly selection. All you have to do is send the picture(s) you have taken…

Dec 31, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica photo: Patriarch Daniel at Samurcasesti Monastery on the Sunday after the Nativity of the Lord

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel attended the Divine Liturgy at Samurcasesti Monastery near Bucharest on the Sunday after the Nativity of the Lord and he offered his reflections on the Sunday’s Gospel (Matthew 2:13–23). Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Dec 30, 2019Raluca-Emanuela Ene