The news in pictures. A selection of photographs from around the Orthodox world, covering a variety of topics from church celebrations to folk events and spiritual life.
The Week in Pictures: August 12 – 18, 2019
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Romanian community is appreciated in the UAE, Dubai parish priest says
“Generally, Romanians in the United Arab Emirates are a community appreciated by the locals and the government. The majority work in fields such as IT, education, industry, engineering, trade, security and bear the name of…
Canada’s Romanian Bishop: Enthusiasm of youth, harmonious thinking and pure joy are welcome in the Church and in society
The Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Canada published a message for this year’s International Youth Day noting that “the enthusiasm of youth, harmonious thinking and pure joy are justified and welcome in the Church and society.”…
Oltenia Metropolis proposes three monastics for canonization
At its latest session at Lainici Monastery on August 6, the Metropolitan Synod of Oltenia discussed the proposals for the canonization of several holy men. During the meeting, the hierarchs approved the liturgical texts that…
Romania marks National Day of Brâncoveanu Martyrs and of Awareness of Violence against Christians
August 16 marks Romania’s National Day of Remembrance of the Brancoveanu Martyrs and of Awareness of Violence against Christians. Romania’s President ratified the law proclaiming August 16 as “National Day of Remembrance of the Brancoveanu Martyrs and…
Oslo: 55-year-old Norwegian baptized Orthodox by Romanian Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe
55-year-old Norwegian Toma and child Matias are the newest members of the Romanian Orthodox Church in Northern Europe. Romanian Orthodox Bishop Macarie baptized them on July 30. The Holy Sacrament was officiated in the Oslo…