The week in pictures

The Week in Pictures: June 15 – 21, 2020

Romanians commemorated their national poet Mihai Eminescu, who passed away 131 years ago. Please find below our selection of photos taken in the Orthodox world between June 15 and 21, 2020. Our most appreciated article last week on Instagram:   View this post on Instagram   *RO: Deci, în fiecare încercare, să spunem:„ Mulțumesc, Dumnezeule,…

Jun 23, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 8 – 14, 2020

The joy of Orthodox life captured in pictures from the patronal feast of the Basilica Media Centre of the Romanian Patriarchate until the All Saints Sunday. Please see below our selection of photos made between June 8 and 14, 2020.   Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews and on Instagram: @basilica.ro We would gladly include one…

Jun 17, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 1 -7, 2020

This is Orthodoxy in pictures beginning with Children’s Day until Pentecost Sunday, reflecting the joy of childhood and the great feast that marks the establishment of the Church. Here is our weekly selection of photos in the Orthodox world captured from June 1 to June 7, 2020. Last week’s most widely appreciated post on our…

Jun 11, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: May 25 – 31, 2020

Orthodox life implies experience, emotion, involvement – all of which can be captured by photography. See below our selection of photos captured around the Orthodox world between May 25 and May 31, 2020. Last week’s most widely appreciated post on our Instagram account:   View this post on Instagram   *RO: „Găsiți pe Iisus la…

Jun 3, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: May 18 – 24, 2020

The Orthodox world rejoiced over the faithful’s return to the churches after the state of emergency expired and the sanitary rules were relaxed in Romania and many other countries. Many of our readers thought of June 1 and sent us photos of children. Please find below our selection of pictures featuring the Orthodox life captured…

May 26, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: May 11 – 17, 2020

After two months of waiting, Orthodox Romanians were able to participate in the Divine Liturgy. The joy of this moment was captured by photographers throughout Romania. Here is our weekly selection of pictures. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită de Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) pe Mai…

May 22, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: May 4 – 10 2020

While the state of emergency instated in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic was coming to end, it was announced that, once it expires, the faithful would be able to participate in open-air religious services, provided they meet certain requirements. Last week seemed to be a preparation for this joy. Please find below our selection…

May 15, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: April 27 – May 3, 2020

Beyond restrictions, life goes on with the hope that things will soon come back to normal and we will be able to glorify God for giving us the strength to overcome this difficult period. Here is our selection of pictures from the Orthodox world during the previous week.  Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews and on…

May 4, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: April 20 – 26, 2020

The period between the Lord’s Resurrection and St Thomas’ Sunday was marked in Romania by processions with holy relics and icons, praying for the cessation of the Covid-19 pandemic. Here is our selection of photographs from the Orthodox world between April 20 and 26, 2020. Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews and on Instagram: @basilica.ro We…

Apr 28, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: April 13 -19, 2020

More than 260 million people marked Easter Sunday, with worshippers asked to stay at home to avoid coronavirus spread.  While many watched services online or on television, some sidestepped virus fears to attend churches on the most important date in the Orthodox calendar. Here is our selection of photos from the Orthodox world taken between…

Apr 22, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: March 23 – 29, 2020

Although believers don’t have access to divine services, clergy still offer prayers and hope that things will soon come back to normal. Here is our selection of pictures taken last week throughout the Orthodox world during coronavirus outbreak.  Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews Follow us on Instagram: @basilica.ro We would gladly include one of your…

Apr 2, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu