Romania

The abortion death toll in 2020 was five times higher than the cancer death rate: 42.7 million

Almost 43 million unborn children lost their lives through abortion last year, according to Christian Post. The source quotes Worldometers real-time statistics platform. This death toll is five times higher than in cancer, one of the leading causes of death globally. The first five days of 2021 have already seen 550,000 abortions, according to Worldometers.info.…

Jan 6, 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

The Week in Pictures: December 21 – 27, 2020

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 Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want…

Dec 28, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: December 14 – 20, 2020

The feast of the Lord’s Nativity is approaching fast. Carol singers have started to announce the good news in small groups and online. Please enjoy our selection pf photos taken between December 14 and 20, 2020. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency…

Dec 24, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

Barometer: Church, Army, Academy – first places in Romanians’ trust

The Church, the Army and the Romanian Academy occupy the first places in terms of the degree of trust granted by Romanians, according to the first barometer of the religious life in Romania, presented on Wednesday, December 16, in the Aula Magna of the Romanian Academy, Agerpres reports. According to the barometer, conducted by the…

Dec 22, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: December 7 – 13, 2020

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 our selection of pictures taken between December 7 and 13, 2020. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post…

Dec 16, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: November 30 – December 6, 2020

Romanians have had important feasts this week: the feast of the Holy Apostle Andrew, Protector of Romania, followed by the National Day and the feast of Saint Nicholas. Please find below our photo selection for last week. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News…

Dec 8, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

No further restrictions on public religious services: Consultation between Romania’s faith leaders and government

Romania’s State Secretariat for Religious Affairs (SSC) hosted on Thursday, December 3, a new meeting of the Platform of Dialogue between faith leaders and the representatives of public authorities with attributions in combating the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 infection. The goal of the consultation was to ensure dialogue and cooperation-based decisions that can meet both…

Dec 7, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: November 23-29, 2020

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 23 and 29, 2020. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by…

Dec 1, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: Defense Ministry illuminated. How to detect abuse signs

The building of the Romanian Ministry of National Defense will be illuminated on Wednesday night in orange, the colour of solidarity with women who are victims of domestic violence. The action is taken on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and is part of a global 16-day campaign repeated annually and…

Nov 25, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: November 16 – 22, 2020

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 post: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured…

Nov 25, 2020Ștefana Totorcea