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The Week in Pictures: March 2 – 8, 2020

The Orthodox World seen through the lens of photographers on March 2-8, 2020. 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 [info @ basilica.ro] along with a…

Mar 12, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel officiates Great Canon by St Andrew of Crete at Patriarchal Cathedral: In pictures

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Monday officiated the order of Great Compline with the Great Canon of repentance by Saint Andrew of Crete at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest.   Photography courtesy of  Basilica.ro  / Mircea Florescu

Mar 3, 2020Mircea Florescu

The Week in Pictures: February 17 – 23, 2020

Orthodox lifestyle, luminous portraits and pictures taken at religious events throughout Romania 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 [info…

Feb 28, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: February 10 -16, 2020

This week’s selection of photos includes the latest picture of the members of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, stills from church celebrations and many more. 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…

Feb 20, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

National Church Council meets at the Patriarchal Residence | PHOTO GALLERY

The members of the National Church Council met Tuesday for their annual session under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. During the meeting held at the patriarchal residence in Bucharest, the Council evaluated the activity of the Romanian Church in 2019 and set proposals for 2020. Photo courtesy of Basilica.ro  / Mircea Florescu

Feb 12, 2020Mircea Florescu

The Week in Pictures: January 27 – February 2, 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…

Feb 4, 2020Raluca-Emanuela Ene

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