Romania

The Week in Pictures: October 19–25, 2026

A week of pilgrimages, prayer and moments of profound spiritual experience, captured in images from Romania and the Orthodox world. From the visits of the holy relics of Saint John the New of Suceava to parishes and monasteries in Bukovina, to the local proclamation of the canonisation of Saint Constantin Sârbu, and the pilgrimage dedicated…

Oct 27, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

Fr. Michel Quenot: Romania’s National Cathedral, a nation’s confession of faith

On Tuesday, Romania’s National Cathedral welcomed a special guest: Fr Michel Quenot, the author of the book “The Icon: A Window onto the Absolute” (Enciclopedica, 1993). This cathedral “is a nation’s confession of faith,” said the visitor. “History will vindicate those who conceived and carried out this project.” Church painter Daniel Codrescu, who coordinates the…

Oct 23, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

It’s a piece of Heaven: Orthodox convert from England waited 17 hours in Iași to honour St Paraskeva’s relics

Doxologia has published a video feature on the experience of Sophrony (Brett) Shackles, an Orthodox convert from England, who waited 17 hours to venerate Saint Paraskeva during the pilgrimage in Iași. Sophrony was baptised into the Orthodox Church in August 2025. “I started my Orthodox journey in Romania, in Bucharest,” he says. His godfather is…

Oct 20, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: October 5-11, 2026

From the emotion of welcoming the relics of Venerable Paisie of Sihăstria and the preparations for the feast of Venerable Paraskeva, to moments of communion and special cultural events, last week brought to the forefront the beauty of faith and the diversity of Orthodox life, from Romania to the Holy Land, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Australia.…

Oct 12, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: September 28-October 4, 2026

Canonisations, church reconsecrations, moments of prayer, and images capturing the beauty of Orthodoxy in Romania and around the world. This week’s photo retrospective brings together scenes ranging from the local proclamation of the canonisation of Saint Evloghia of Samurcășești and Saint Antonina of Tismana to snapshots from Finland, Denmark, Bulgaria, and the Holy Land. 📸…

Oct 5, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: September 21– 27, 2026

From services and moments of celebration to activities dedicated to children and young people, and moments capturing the beauty of Orthodoxy, last week offered numerous memorable scenes from the life of the Church. We invite you to discover another retrospective in images from September 21–27, 2026. Celebration, prayer and liturgical life Children, young people and…

Sep 28, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: September 14– 20, 2026

Our latest selection of images from the Orthodox world: from the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and processions held in Romania and abroad, to gatherings bringing together communities, young people, and the faithful, as well as scenes capturing the beauty and tranquillity of holy places. The Feast of the Holy Cross and…

Sep 21, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: September 7–13, 2026

Our selection of images from September 7–13, 2026 brings together moments from Romania and Orthodox communities worldwide, capturing the beauty of sacred heritage, the joy of feast days, the Church’s involvement in education and society, and the faces of faith lived out day by day. Spirituality, prayer and liturgical life Patronal feasts, celebrations and processions…

Sep 14, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: August 31 – September 6 2026

A new week has brought to light moments of prayer, communion, and joy in the life of the Orthodox Church. From the Beginning of the New Ecclesiastical Year and Orthodox youth events to services, processions, and testimonies of faith from parish communities, we invite you to discover, in pictures, some of the most important moments…

Sep 7, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: July 20–26, 2026

Last week’s selection of images highlights the celebrations dedicated to the Holy Prophet Elijah, St Mary Magdalene and the Prodromitissa Icon of the Mother of God, while also marking an important anniversary: Patriarch Daniel’s birthday. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you…

Jul 29, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: July 6–12, 2026

Each week brings moments of faith, prayer and communion, captured in images that speak beyond words. We have gathered the most expressive photographs in an article, inviting you to discover them and rejoice in the beauty of Orthodox life. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită de…

Jul 13, 2026Ștefana Totorcea