Romania

Romania: Church of Martyrs and Confessors of Communist Prisons consecrated in Târgu Ocna

The Church of Martyrs and Confessors of Communist Prisons built within the National School for Prison Officers in Târgu Ocna, Romania, was consecrated on Saturday, May 14, 2022. The ceremony was part of a series of events marking 25 years since the establishment of this institution, which chose Martyr Prince Constantine Brâncoveanu as its spiritual patron.…

May 25, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

Romanian Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas consecrates wooden church in Long Valley, New Jersey

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Americas consecrated the “Life-Giving Spring” Church in Long Valley, New Jersey on Sunday. The wooden church, built by parish priest Ionuț Voicu in a style specific to the Romanian northern region of Maramureș, marks the Centennial of the Great Union of all Romanians in a single state. The event…

May 6, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: April 25 – May 1, 2022

The joy brought by the feast of the Resurrection of the Lord enlightened Orthodox Christians throughout the Bright Week. Please see below our selection of photos taken between April 25 and May 1, 2022. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want…

May 6, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: April 18 – 24, 2022

The Holy Week and the great feast of the Resurrection of the Lord were opportunities for spiritual renewal in the Orthodox world. Please see below our selection of photos taken between April 18 and 24, 2022. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro)  …

Apr 28, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: April 11 – 17, 2022

On the Sixth Sunday of Lent, Orthodox Christians celebrated the Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem. Please see below a photo journal of the week of April 11 – 17, 2022. 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…

Apr 20, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: April 4 – 10, 2022

In the fifth week of Lent, the Great Canon Compline and the Akathist Hymn Compline are officiated in most of the Romanian Orthodox churches, while those following the unrevised calendar celebrate Annunciation. Please find below our Week in Pictures feature for the week of April 4 – 10, 2022. Last week’s most liked Instagram post:…

Apr 12, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: March 28 – April 3, 2022

The fourth week of Lent was full of Spring scents and colours, bringing joy and hope to the souls of the faithful. Please see below our Week in Pictures feature for the week between March 28 an April 3, 2022. Last week’s most liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post…

Apr 5, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

The future is pro-life because pro-life is the only way to have a future: The Bucharest March for Life 2022

“The future belongs to those who let the light of love shine upon them and whose heart beats for other hearts confronted with difficult situations. The future is pro-life because pro-life is the only way to have a future,” said Alexandra Nadane on Saturday at the Bucharest March for Life 2022. The event was organized…

Mar 31, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: March 21 – 27, 2022

Please find below the third week of Orthodox Lent as seen through the photographer’s lens. 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? We would gladly include one of your photos depicting…

Mar 29, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

Our neighbour’s image as icon of Christ: 4 million € in refugee support from the Romanian Orthodox Church

On the Sunday of Orthodoxy, Vasile Bănescu, the Romanian Patriarchate’s spokesperson, was invited to the Spiritual Reality show, broadcast by the Romanian Realitatea TV channel. The topic of the day was help offered by the Church in the Ukrainian refugee crisis. Until last Sunday, this support amounted to almost 4 million Euros. The explanation: our…

Mar 16, 2022Ștefana Totorcea

Romania’s single church dedicated to St Symeon the New Theologian to hold patronal celebrations

Preparations are underway for the patronal celebrations of Romania’s single church dedicated to St Symeon the New Theologian. Father Ioan Bârgăoanu, Dean of Onești and parish priest of the “St Symeon the New Theologian” Church, has announced the program. The Compline and Vigil services shall be officiated on Friday evening, with liturgical responses offered by…

Mar 11, 2022Ștefana Totorcea