The week in pictures

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

Basilica’s ‘Week in Pictures’ marks 400th edition, eight years online

The Basilica News Agency’s Week in Pictures project has marked two milestones this week: eight years since its launch and the publication of its 400th edition. Since its launch in July 2018, the project showcases each Monday a curated selection of the most representative photographs capturing the life of the Orthodox Church both in Romania…

Jul 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

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

The Week in Pictures: June 29 – July 5, 2026

Unique images captured across the Orthodox world during June 29–July 5, 2026, revealing the beauty of a life lived in faith, can be seen in our latest photo feature. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită de Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our…

Jul 6, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 22–28, 2026

Each week brings moments of prayer, celebration and witness to the faith throughout the Orthodox world, captured in images that speak beyond words. From hierarchical services and patronal feasts to processions, pilgrimages and quiet moments of reflection in monasteries and parishes, the photographs in this Week-in-Pictures selection reveal the beauty and depth of Orthodox Church…

Jun 29, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 15 – 21, 2026

Photography serves as a bridge between the viewer and the Orthodox world, inviting contemplation, reflection, and the discovery of the values that have shaped Eastern Christian spirituality throughout the centuries. We invite you to explore our weekly photo feature covering the period of June 15–21, 2026. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare…

Jun 22, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 8 – 14, 2026

Our selection of images from June 8–14, 2026, captures moments of faith, fellowship and liturgical life, reflecting both the diversity and unity of contemporary Orthodoxy. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită de Ecumenical Patriarchate (@theecumenicalpatriarchate) Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection of…

Jun 15, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 1 – 7, 2026

The Feast of the Holy Trinity, which is the patronal feast of the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate, the proclamation of the canonisation of Saints Elisabeta and Filofteia of Pasărea, and All Saints’ Sunday were the main events of the week of June 1–7, 2026. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această…

Jun 8, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: May 25 – 31, 2026

The Feast of Pentecost, commemorating the Descent of the Holy Spirit, and the preceding week are reflected in moving images from across the Orthodox world in our photo feature covering the period May 25–31, 2026. The photographs capture moments of prayer, faith, and spiritual communion, reflecting the beauty of Orthodox traditions and the joy of…

Jun 5, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: May 18 – 24, 2026

An eventful week in the Orthodox world, marked by moments of faith and tradition: the patronal feast of the Patriarchal Cathedral, Heroes’ Day, the procession with the Honourable Belt of the Mother of God in Belgrade, and other religious events captured in our photo feature for the period May 18–24, 2026. Last week’s most-liked Instagram…

May 28, 2026Ștefana Totorcea