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Madrid: Inter-religious statement on the dignity of human life

Representatives of three Orthodox jurisdictions and other religious figures came together to sign a declaration on protecting the dignity of human life in Madrid on Wednesday. Among the signatories was Romanian Orthodox Bishop Timotei of Spain and Portugal. The document states: “That, as representatives of the main religious denominations: Islamic Commission of Spain, Federation of…

Feb 17, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: February 6 – 12, 2023

Please see below the beauty of the Orthodox world captured in our weekly photo feature from Romania and around the Orthodox world: photos taken from 6 to 12 February 2023. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in…

Feb 14, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: January 30 – February 5, 2023

Prayer, tradition, and pilgrimages are just some of the ingredients that make up Orthodox life. We invite you to see the photos in our article in pictures from January 30 to February  5, 2023. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want…

Feb 6, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch of Romania: Message of solidarity and compassion after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, to the Patriarch of Antioch

Following the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday morning, the Patriarch of Romania has sent a message of compassion and solidarity to Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East. We reproduce the full text: Bucharest, 6 February 2023 His Beatitude JOHN X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, Your…

Feb 6, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

Holy Land: 6th-century mosaic discovered intact near Jericho

A 6th-century Byzantine church with elaborate mosaic floors was uncovered near Jericho, the oldest known city in history. The Civil Administration of the West Bank intends to move the building and put it on display in the mosaic museum at the Good Samaritan site. Experts said the church was still being used during the Early…

Feb 3, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

International Orthodox Youth Day: The Church is more dynamic through its young people

On International Orthodox Youth Day, marked annually on February, 2, we recall a recent message from Patriarch Daniel, who said the presence of young people in the Church must be active and dynamic. We also recall some examples of actions in the service of the neighbour carried out by youth organisations in the Romanian Orthodox…

Feb 2, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

Let us not stop at words: Representatives of Orthodox Churches to the EU want to tighten cooperation

Representatives of Orthodox Churches to the EU want to go beyond discussions and messages and tighten cooperation for the common good. It was the message transmitted at the 2023 New Year’s Reception offered by the Committee of Representatives of Orthodox Churches to the European Union (CROCEU). The event was held on January 24, at the…

Feb 1, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: January 23 – 29, 2023

The white coat of snow fallen at the end of the week adorned the beautiful Orthodox churches. Please see below our Week-in-Pictures photo feature with snapshots taken between 23 and 29 of January 2023. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want…

Jan 31, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

France: Assembly of Orthodox Bishops speaks out against initiative to legalise euthanasia

His Grace Marc of Neamț attended last week the meeting of the Assembly of Orthodox Bishops of France (AEOF). The hierarchs spoke against a bill that would allow “active assistance in dying” – specifically euthanasia for people. This goes against all fundamental Christian and human values, the hierarchs said in a Statement clarifying the theological…

Jan 16, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: January 9 – 15, 2023

Please see prayers, memorial services and many other moments from the Orthodox world in our photo feature of the week January 9 – 15, 2023. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection of photos?…

Jan 16, 2023Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: December 26, 2022 – January 1, 2023

Orthodox believers spend the winter holidays in the family with relatives and in the big family of the Church with other believers. We invite you to see our Week in Pictures feature for the last week of 2022. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită de Basilica.ro…

Jan 2, 2023Ștefana Totorcea