The winners of the “Colours of Orthodoxy – Greece” photo contest were announced on Wednesday.
More than 400 photographers from 20 countries took part in the competition, submitting over 4,600 photos. Only images of churches belonging to canonical Orthodox Churches were accepted.
Among the international jury members was Aurelian Iftimiu, patriarchal counsellor and Director of the Basilica News Agency of the Romanian Patriarchate.
The Publishing House of the Polish Orthodox Church will release a photo album in late 2023 including pictures from the competition.
Grand Prize
Best Greek Photographer
Best Young Photographer
Category Places
The First Prize in the Places Category was awarded for the image opening this article, captured by Avgustis Tatakis, Greece.
One of the winners is from Romania: Gheorghe Lucian Galiceanu won the 3rd Prize at the Details Category.
More photos can be seen on the website of the competition.
The “Colours of Orthodoxy” Photo Contest is dedicated each year to a different country: up to now, Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Poland, Russia, Romania, Serbia and the Holy Land. Each edition culminates with a photo exhibition and the publication of a photo album. Many exhibitions were presented in 16 countries around the world.
Photo credit: Greece.OrthPhoto.net / Avgustis Tatakis (opening – 1st Prize in the Places Category)
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