While a part of the Orthodox world participated to the blessing of the waters on the feast of Epiphany, the other part celebrated the Lord’s Nativity according to the unrevised Julian Calendar. Both celebrations drew…
On the feast of the Lord’s Epiphany, January 6, 2021, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel officiated the Great Blessing of Waters at the porch of the Patriarchal Residence. Previously, His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated…
On the eve of the Epiphany, January 5, 2021, His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. At the outdoor altar next to the cathedral, His…
Year 2020 has passed, while Orthodox faithful greeted the New Year with trust in God and hope for a better year. Please find below our selection of photos taken between December 28, 2020 and January…
The year 2020 has brought unexpected changes in the lives of Christians. Although it was marked by suffering, uncertainty, physical distancing, it reminded us that “life is a gift from God and we must know…
Please find below our selection of photos taken between December 21 and 27. They document the feast of Nativity across the Orthodox world, current events in society or simply dream-like winter views. Last week’s most-liked…
Winter has settled, the snow has covered the fields and the Orthodox world prepares for the most important feast at the end of the year: the Nativity of the Lord. We invite you to see…
The Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel of the National Cathedral on the feast day of Saint John Chrysostom, one of the church’s patron saints, on Friday,…
The final fall days mark another step towards the end of year 2020. For the Orthodox, every second is just a snapshot of eternity. Please see below our selection of photos from events between November…
Please see below snapshots of Christian Orthodox life between November 16 and 22, 2020: the first snowflakes, churches, liturgical moments and a food ingredient allowed in some of the Advent days. Last week’s most-liked Instagram…