The week in pictures

The Week in Pictures: December 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026

The beginning of the new year was marked throughout the Orthodox world by moments of prayer, communion, and hope. Our selection of images captures the events and liturgical services that brought light and blessing during the first days of the year, reflecting the continuity of faith and the joy of welcoming a new beginning under…

Jan 6, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: November 17 – 23, 2025

Winter announces its arrival as the first snowfall over the churches creates landscapes that delight the soul, awakening within us the pure joy of childhood. We invite you to enjoy our selection of images taken between November 17 and 23. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită…

Nov 25, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: October 12–19, 2025

Snapshots from the Pilgrimage to Saint Paraskeva of Iași, including faces of pilgrims, liturgical and prayerful moments, complete our selection of photos from the Orthodox world, captured between October 12 and 19, 2025. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită de Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want to…

Oct 21, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: July 28 – August 3, 2025

This week’s selection of photos captures inspiring moments of prayer, service, and pilgrimage from across the Orthodox world, highlighting recent events in Romania, the Republic of Moldova, the United Kingdom, Canada, and beyond. From pilgrimages and pastoral visits to charitable outreach and liturgical celebrations, each image reflects the vibrant spiritual life and deep-rooted faith of…

Aug 5, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: July 21-27, 2025

Summer is not just a time for vacations, but a blessed season — a time for growing in Christ and deepening our fellowship with one another. We invite you to explore our photo selection from July 21 to 27, 2025. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită…

Jul 29, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: June 30 – July 6, 2025

The emotion and solemnity of Orthodox Theology graduation ceremonies and the proclamation of the canonization of Saint Dometius of Râmeț are just two of the themes featured in this week’s photo selection covering June 30 – July 6, 2025. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram   O postare distribuită de…

Jul 7, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 23-29, 2025

This week’s photo selection offers a spiritual journey through the Orthodox world, capturing moments of faith and holy joy from the feasts of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist (June 24) and the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul (June 29). From hierarchal services and traditional processions to local customs and the faces of the…

Jul 1, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: May 19 – 25, 2025

Photos from the previous week reflect the diversity and richness of the Orthodox churches’ activities: services, book launches, commemorations and social events. 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…

May 30, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: May 5 – 11, 2025

Throughout every corner of the Orthodox world, the faith is manifested in form and colour through gestures, prayers, encounters, and events of profound spiritual meaning. From patriarchal visits and interreligious dialogues to moments of prayer, commemoration, and hope, the Church lives and expresses itself through persons, places, and acts of faith. Through this new series…

May 12, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: March 31 – April 6, 2025

New photos from the Orthodox world were captured during the 5th week of Lent, a period that delights us with diverse images, from spring’s beauty to winter’s last manifestations. Winter is not over yet at Neamț Monastery, Romania, on April 6, 2025. Photo: Doxologia.ro Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   Vezi această postare pe Instagram…

Apr 7, 2025Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: March 10 – 16, 2025

“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” The beauty of the Orthodox world during the second week of Lent was captured through the camera lens and shown in our weekly photo feature with pictures taken between March 10 and 16, 2025. Last week’s most-liked…

Mar 19, 2025Ștefana Totorcea