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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

Photo Gallery: St. Stephen was honored at the Patriarchal Cathedral

His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Friday, December 27, 2019, at the Patriarchal Cathedral, from Bucharest. Photo courtesy of Basilica.ro  / Mircea Florescu

Dec 27, 2019Mircea Florescu

The Second Day of Christmas at the Patriarchal Cathedral | Photo Gallery

The patriarchal auxiliary bishop Ieronim of Sinaia officiated the Divine Liturgy on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the Patriarchal Cathedral. Photo courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Dec 26, 2019Mircea Florescu

In pictures: 2019 Christmas Divine Liturgy at Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presided over the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest on the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Dec 25, 2019Mircea Florescu

The consecration of the Church at Ministry of National Defence | Photo Gallery

The Patriarch of Romania on Monday officiated the consecration service of the Holy Great Martyr George Church at the Ministry of National Defence in Bucharest. Photo courtesy of Basilica.ro  / Mircea Florescu

Dec 11, 2019Mircea Florescu

Re-consecration of Saint Demetrius – Posta Church in Bucharest | Photo Gallery

The Patriarch of Romania on Sunday performed the consecration of Saint Demetrius Posta Church located in Bucharest’s old city centre.The consecration was preceded by the Divine Liturgy celrated by His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti. Photo courtesy of Basilica.ro  / Mircea Florescu

Dec 11, 2019Mircea Florescu