The Week in Pictures: May 11–17, 2026

In the dynamics of society, the Orthodox faith and tradition preserve the beauty of life, spiritually enriching every generation. Please find below our weekly photo feature from the Orthodox world for the period May 11–17, 2026.

The Patriarch of Bulgaria officiated a Te Deum service for healthcare workers at “St Alexander Nevsky” Patriarchal Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, on May 12, 2026. Photo credit: Bulgarian Patriarchate
The diocesan award ceremony for the winners of the National Catechetical Competition in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, on May 12, 2026. Photo credit: Metropolis of Cluj / Darius Echim
Thousands of faithful attended the enthronement ceremony of Patriarch Shio III of Georgia on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Photo credit: Georgian Patriarchate
Two children were carried on their father’s shoulders to watch the enthronement ceremony of Patriarch Shio III of Georgia on May 12, 2026. Photo credit: Georgian Patriarchate
Two children hold the hierarchs’ croziers during the service at Putna Monastery, Romania. Photo credit: Putna Monastery
“Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” – Matthew 11:28. Photo credit: Mircea Vlad
A priest rides an electric scooter through the streets of Athens, Greece. Photo credit: Instagram / lostathina
Auxiliary Bishop Teofil of Trotuș attended the re-consecration of the Heroes’ Monument in Odobești, Romania, on May 14, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău
A group of children in traditional attire at the feast of St Jacob of Putna at Putna Monastery, Romania, on May 15, 2026. Photo credit: Putna Monastery
Aerial view of the Archdiocesan Centre in Roman, Romania. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău
The dome of the first Maramureș-style wooden church in Japan was installed in the country’s first Orthodox cemetery, founded by Romanian Orthodox expats. Photo credit: Facebook / Romanian Orthodox Church in Japan
Prayer during the vigil in honour of St Blandina at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Iași, Romania, on May 16, 2026. Photo credit: Doxologia / Oana Nechifor
Auxiliary Bishop Sofian of Brașov on a pilgrimage to Mount Athos on May 16, 2026. Photo credit: Facebook / Bishop Sofian of Brașov
A girl embraces her mother at the Annunciation Church in Podirei village, Romania, on May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Metropolis of Cluj / Darius Echim
The courtyard of the Săcel-Iza Parish, Romania, was filled with faithful on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Diocese of Maramureș and Sătmar
The Divine Liturgy celebrated at “St Sava” Cathedral in Belgrade, Serbia, on May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Serbian Patriarchate
Auxiliary Bishop Timotei of Sătmar, together with the faithful at Văleni Skete, Maramureș, Romania, on May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Diocese of Maramureș and Sătmar
Romania: Honouring the relics of Holy Confessor Blandina of Iași on May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Doxologia / Fr Silviu Cluci
Auxiliary Bishop Sofian of Brașov celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Prodromou Skete on Mount Athos on May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Facebook / Episcop Sofian Brașoveanul
The blessing service for the new bells at the “Sts Constantine and Helen” Parish in Bacău, Romania, on May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău
March marking the Day of the Sanctity of the Family in Georgia on May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Georgian Patriarchate
The local proclamation of the canonisation of Holy Confessor Blandina of Iași on May 17, 2026, in Iași, Romania. Photo credit: Doxologia / Oana Nechifor

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