Orthodox photography

The Week in Pictures: December 23 – 29, 2019

We share with you this year’s last weekly selection of photos inspired by the joy of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus 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 send the picture(s) you have taken…

Dec 31, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica photo: Patriarch Daniel at Samurcasesti Monastery on the Sunday after the Nativity of the Lord

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel attended the Divine Liturgy at Samurcasesti Monastery near Bucharest on the Sunday after the Nativity of the Lord and he offered his reflections on the Sunday’s Gospel (Matthew 2:13–23). Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

Dec 30, 2019Raluca-Emanuela Ene

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

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

Priest feeds infant while proclaiming Gospel at baptism service

An Orthodox priest was captured by a professional photographer as he was feeding a baby girl while proclaiming the Gospel at the child’s baptism service at the Ascension of the Lord Church in Podu Olt, Brasov County. During the Baptism service, infants who are about to receive this great Sacrament of the Church can sometimes…

Nov 4, 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