photography

Photo competition inspired by the Hagia Sophia basilica highlights the concept of “Wisdom of God”

The Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy (IAO) and Orthphoto.net launched last week a photography competition inspired by Constantinople’s Hagia Sophia Basilica (“The Church of the Holy Wisdom of God”). Participants are invited to send images of temples dedicated to the Wisdom of God from all over the world, be they Orthodox or from other Christian denominations.…

Mar 17, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: March 8-14, 2021

Last week’s snow was a source of inspiration for photography lovers. Please find our selection of photos taken between March 8 and 14. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection of photos?…

Mar 17, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: March 1-7, 2021

The arrival of Spring brings renewal in the soul of Orthodox Christians. Please find below our selection of Orthodox photos taken between March 1 and 7, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our…

Mar 11, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: February 22 – 28, 2021

The last week of winter was full of events in the Orthodox world. Please find below our selection of pictures taken between February 22 and 28, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our…

Mar 2, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: February 15 – 21, 2021

Please find below beautiful sunsets, winterscapes, liturgical moments and other snapshots from the Orthodox world: it is our selection of photos taken between February 15 – 21, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in…

Feb 22, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: February 8 – 14, 2021

No matter where you are, Orthodoxy is lived with faith, prayer and love. Please find below our selection of photos taken in the Orthodox world between February 8 and 14, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to…

Feb 15, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: February 1 – 7, 2021

Entering February, the Orthodox faithful celebrated the month’s most important religious feast, The Meeting of Our Lord. Please see below our selection of photos from the Orthodox world taken between February 1 and 7. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do…

Feb 9, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: January 18 – 24, 2021

Romanian Orthodox Christians marked last week the day of the Romanian Principalities’ Union: January 24. The Orthodox faithful who follow the unrevised Julian calendar celebrated the Epiphany. Please find below our selection of last week’s photos from Romania and the whole Christian Orthodox world.  Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram…

Jan 26, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: January 11 – 17, 2021

Winter’s cold and snow were not able to conquer the warm souls of the Orthodox faithful. Please see below our selection of photos taken between January 11 and 17, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be…

Jan 19, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: January 4 -10, 2021

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 the photographers’ attention. Please see below or photo selection from the week January 4-10, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:…

Jan 12, 2021Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: December 28, 2020 – January 3, 2021

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 3, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News…

Jan 4, 2021Ștefana Totorcea