The Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God and the Feast of the Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs were the most important events in Orthodox Romania between 14 and 20 August 2023.
Procession with the Epitaph of the Mother of God at Bucharest’s Patriarchal Cathedral, on the eve of the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, August 14, 2023. Photo credit: Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu“In giving birth you preserved your virginity…” – The Epitaph of the Mother of God, taken out to be honoured at the “Dormition of the Mother of God” Church in Mizil, on August 14, 2023. Photo credit: Alexandru ParaschivPilgrims at the Brâncoveanu Monastery – Sâmbăta de Sus on the feast day of the Dormition of the Mother of God, August 15, 2023. Photo credit: Monk Paisie VasileSunset over the fountain dug in 1902 at Dervent Monastery, Constanța county, Romania. Photo credit: Protosyncellus Sofronie BobaruAuxiliary Bishop Sofian of Brașov with children on the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, August 15, 2023. Photo credit: Facebook / Bishop Sofian BrașoveanulProcession with flags and icons for the Dormition of the Mother of God in Damascus, Syria, on August 15, 2023. Photo credit: Patriarchate of AntiochThe annual pilgrimage in Grabarka, Poland. Photo credit: Facebook / Aleksander Wasyluk PhotographyEcumenical Patriarch Bartholomew celebrated the divine Liturgy at Panagia Soumela Monastery, on August 15, 2023.Romania: His Grace Varlaam of Ploiești, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop, consecrated the summer altar of the Sinaia Monastery, on August 15, 2023. Photo credit: Basilica.ro / Mircea FlorescuThe nuns of Pasărea Monastery, near Bucharest, in prayer at the chapel of the monastery cemetery on the feast day, August 15, 2023. Photo credit: Gabriel DrumeaWoman in prayer on the patronal feast day of Dobric Monastery, August 15, 2023. Photo credit: Metropolis of ClujSaint Neagoe Basarab’s chapel in Curtea de Argeș attracted the faithful on the patronal feast day, August 15, 2023. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Argeș and Muscel / Cristian GheorgheTens of thousands of pilgrims attended the patronal feast of the Nicula Monastery, Romania, on August 15, 2023. Photo credit: Metropolis of ClujSeveral churches of Târgoviște historically tied to Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu were illuminated in red to mark the National Day for the Commemoration of the Brâncoveanu Martyrs and Awareness of Violence against Christians, on August 16, 2023. Photo credit: Archdiocese of TargovișteOn 16 August 2023, the Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs were honoured at Bucharest’s “St. George New” Church, founded by St. Constantin Brâncoveanu. Photo credit: Basilica.ro / Mircea FlorescuChildren dressed in folk costumes participate in the patronal feast of the Moisei Monastery. Photo credit: Facebook / Diocese of Maramureș and SătmarHis Grace Damaschin of Dorna honours the icons at the Cumpărătura Church, Suceava county, Romania, on August 16, 2023. Photo credit: Anca-Ioana CrăciunThe last liturgy attended by Constantin Bălăceanu-Stolnici was on August 16, 2023, before the centennial academician reposed into the Lord. Photo credit: Mariana StancăGreek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou with the nuns of Alexandroupoli Cathedral. Photo credit: Greek PresidencyBishop Sebastian of Slatina and Romanați wore an epigonation with the faces of the Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs on the feast of the saints, August 16, 2023. Photo credit: Metropolis of Cluj / Ionuț ChifaIcon of St. George the Pilgrim, adorned with flowers at Văratec Monastery on the feast day of the saint, August 17, 2023. Photo credit: George CristianVigil on the eve of the feast of the Icon of the “Pantanassa” Mother of God held at the Palliative Care Center “St. Nectarie” of the Archdiocese of Bucharest, on August 17, 2023. Photo credit: St. Nectarie Palliative Care Centre – BucharestPlacing of the crosses on the church spires in Săcălășeni, Maramureș county, Romania, on August 18, 2023. Photo credit: Facebook / “Holy Apostles Peter and Paul” Orthodox Parish in SăcălășeniBrebu Monastery, Prahova county, August 18, 2023. Photo credit: Lavinia StoicaBelievers honour the relics of St. John of Rila at his monastery in Bulgaria, on August 18, 2023. Photo credit: Bulgarian PatriarchateA film about Father Arsenie Boca will run in Romanian cinemas from September 1, 2023. Photo credit: Basilica.ro / Aurelian Iftimu
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