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 of pictures from the Orthodox world during the week May 4 – 10 2020.

Putna Monastery, view from the “Bessarion Puiu” guest house. Photo: Hierodeacon Ioan Tofan
The Holy Trinity Cathedral guards over the northern Romanian city of Baia Mare. Its foundation was laid 30 years ago by Abp Justinian Chira. Photo: Diocese of Maramureș and Sătmar / Fr. Claudiu Pop
Aerial view of the Moldovița Monastery. Photo: Facebook / Sorin Onișor
The monastic community of the Putna Monastery held a memorial service for Mother Benedicta – Zoe Dumitrescu-Bușulenga, former Member of the Romanian Academy, 14 years after her repose. Photo: Facebook / Putna Monastery
On May 6, 2020, the Three Holy Hierarchs Monastery in Iaşi celebrated its 381st consecration anniversary. Photo: Facebook / Andrei Cucu
The Prophet Elija Church of Dealu Mare – Dorohoi helps to build a house for an old woman aged 86 who lost her place in a fire started from the electrical installation. Photo: “Prophet Elija” Church of Dealu Mare – Dorohoi
Bees enjoy the flowers’ pollen at Putna Monastery’s garden. Photo: Facebook / Putna Monastery
The Holy Scripture is a source of inspiration for any given moment. Photo: Instagram / Isabela Lungu
Great Martyr George’s icon from Zografou Monastery on Mount Athos. Photo: Afonskiy Vestnik
In a social media post, Dan Negru, Romanian TV entertainer, supported the reopening of churches for the faithful after the expiration of the state of emergency. Photo: Facebook / Dan Negru
Statue of Ruler Prince Saint Stephen the Great in Iași at twilight. Photo: Madeleine G. Photography
Worship places in Greece are open for individual prayer starting on May 4 and the faithful can participate in the services beginning with May 17. Photo: tovima.gr
Priest Constantin Rotar oversaw the rehabilitation and consolidation works at the “Martyrs Mercurius and Catherine” Church in Rădășeni, a historical monument built in 1611. Photo: Andries Constantin
Christ the Saviour’s icon on the wall of Techirghiol Stavropegic Monastery, painted by Archimandrite Sofian Boghiu. Photo: Protosingelos Ieronim Gheorghiță
Since the faithful had no access to cemeteries during the state of emergency, the priests officiated alone the memorial services and lit candles at the graves of the departed. Photo: Facebook / St George Parish Orbic, in Buhuşi, Bacău county
Spectacular sunset with the National Cathedral and the Palace of Parliament towering over the city. Photo: Facebook / Dan Mihai Balanescu
The “Ascension of our Lord” Skete in Argeș county is situated at 800 meters altitude over Brădetu village. The monastic tradition dates back to the time of Mircea the Elder’s reign. Photo: Facebook / Archdiocese of Argeș and Muscel
University Chapel of Saint Catherine in Bucharest reflected in a rain puddle. Photo: Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene

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