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Basilica photo: Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel honoured at Casin Church in Bucharest

The patriarchal auxiliary bishop Ieronim of Sinaia officiated the Divine Liturgy on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Parcul Domeniilor – Cașin Church in Bucharest, on the occasion of its patronal feast, Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel. Photo courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Nov 15, 2019Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Photo Gallery: The patronal feast of St Menas – Vergu Church in Bucharest

The patriarchal auxiliary bishop Ieronim of Sinaia officiated the Divine Liturgy on Monday, November 11, 2019 at St Menas – Vergu Church in Bucharest, on the ocassion of its patronal feast. The holy relics of St Menas were placed in a baldachin next to the church for the pilgrims to venerate. At the end of…

Nov 15, 2019Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Basilica photo: All-night Vigil in honour of St John Chrysostom at the National Cathedral’s Chapel

On Tuesday evening, believers prayed to Saint John Chrysostom during the All-night Vigil officiated at the National Cathedral’s Chapel. The reliquary containing a particle of St John’s holy relics, was carried in procession around the church. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Nov 15, 2019Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Celebrations of Saint John Chrysostom at the Chapel of the National Cathedral in Bucharest | Photo Gallery

On Wednesday, November 13, the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti presided over the Divine Liturgy at at the outdoor altar of the Chapel National Cathedral in Bucharest, with the ocassion of celebrations of Saint John Chrysostom. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu

Nov 14, 2019Mircea Florescu

The Week in Pictures: November 4 – 10, 2019

The Orthodox world as seen through a camera lens. This week’s collection of photos highlights the spread devotion to Saint Nectarios of Aegina, but also some funny moments captured by photographers. Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews We would gladly include one of your photos depicting Orthodox life in our weekly selection. All you have to…

Nov 12, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: October 28 – November 3, 2019

Last week was such a blessing. There were many occasions to help us to better understand life’s simplicity and eternal beauty. Here is a collection of thirteen photos that highlight the Orthodox world as captured by photographers. Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews We would gladly include one of your photos depicting Orthodox life in our…

Nov 6, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Photo Gallery: Autumn in 5 spiritual places in Bucharest

This year’s mild autumn has urged us to look for some places in Bucharest where one can enjoy the beauty of the season, but which also give us a time of respite and prayer. Darvari Skete The Darvari Skete is located in the centre of Bucharest, near Gradina Icoanei (Icon’s Garden) Park. Protected by the…

Nov 5, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: #Colectiv club fire four-year anniversary

An assembly of priests officiated a memorial service for the 64 victims of the Colectiv club fire at a monument at Brosteni Church in Bucharest, the closest church to the place where the fire broke out in 2015. The service marked the four-year anniversary of the fire. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow…

Nov 2, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: October 21 – 27, 2019

Each day is a celebration, but the feast days of Saints simply add up to the joy. Here is our selection of photos from the week that has just passed, including pilgrimages, youthful moments and the joy of honouring God’s Saints. Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews We would gladly include one of your photos depicting…

Oct 30, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica Photos: Portraits of pilgrims at the festivities of Saint Demetrios the New in Bucharest

Hierarchs, priests, deacons, and thousands of believers attended the celebrations in honour of Bucharest’s Patron Saint Demetrios the New on the Hill of the Patriarchate on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The Divine Liturgy was presided over by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Instagram: @basilica.ro

Oct 29, 2019Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Basilica Photos: Great Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-Gusher honoured on the Patriarchate Hill in Bucharest

Archbishop Calinic of Arges and Muscel celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the feast day of Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-Gusher at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest marking the second day of the festivities honouring the capital’s Protector Saint Demetrios the New. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Instagram:…

Oct 29, 2019Raluca-Emanuela Ene