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Feast day of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker at the Patriarchal Cathedral | Photo Gallery

On the feast day of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral. Photo courtesy of Basilica.ro  / Mircea Florescu

Dec 11, 2019Mircea Florescu

Feast day of Saint George of Cernica and Caldarusani at Cernica Monastery | Photo Gallery

His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Cernica Monastery on the feast day of Saint George of Cernica and Caldarusani, who was a spiritual leader of the monastic settlement for 25 years. At the end of the Divine Liturgy, the new abbot of the monastery was enthroned. Photo courtesy of Basilica.ro /…

Dec 11, 2019Mircea Florescu

The Week in Pictures: November 25 – December 1, 2019

On November 30 and December 1, Romania celebrated its spiritual and national holidays. Here’s a glimpse of the last week in November throughout the Orthodox world. 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)…

Dec 8, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: November 18 – 24, 2019

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…

Nov 27, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: November 11 – 17, 2019

From youth to old age, we all enjoy the presence and blessings of God. This is what this week’s collection of photos tries to highlight: the joy in 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…

Nov 20, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Procession with the holy relics of Sts Nektarios of Aegina and Ephraim the New at Radu Vodă Monastery

The holy relics of Sts Nektarios of Aegina and Ephraim the New were carried in procession on Friday, November 8, 2019, around the church of the Radu Vodă Monastery and then placed in a baldachin for the believers to venerate. Photo courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Nov 15, 2019Raluca-Emanuela Ene

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