A week of pilgrimages, prayer and moments of profound spiritual experience, captured in images from Romania and the Orthodox world.
From the visits of the holy relics of Saint John the New of Suceava to parishes and monasteries in Bukovina, to the local proclamation of the canonisation of Saint Constantin Sârbu, and the pilgrimage dedicated to Saint Demetrius the New, Protector of Bucharest, faithful of all ages gathered in prayer and communion.
The reliquary containing the venerable relics of Saint John the New of Suceava set out for the parishes and monasteries of the Diocese of Suceava and Rădăuți on October 19, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Suceava and RădăuțiSaint John the New of Suceava also visited the ‘Saint Leontius’ Children Foundation in Rădăuți, Romania, where the children had the joy of venerating his holy relics on 20 October 2026. Photo: Archdiocese of Suceava and RădăuțiThe reliquary containing the relics of Saint John the New arrived at Putna Monastery on October 20, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Suceava and RădăuțiThe relics of Saint John the New were welcomed with torches at the Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God in Gura Humorului, Romania, on October 20, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Suceava and RădăuțiUnder the protection of Saint John the New of Suceava, the Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God in Gura Humorului becomes, tonight, a place of Vigil and unceasing prayer. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Suceava and RădăuțiThe Cathedral of the Resurrection of the Lord in Oradea bathed in the light of the setting sun, on October 20, 2026. Photo credit: Eugen IvuțBishop Gurie, the first hierarch of the newly established Diocese of Deva and Hunedoara, was commemorated on the fifth anniversary of his repose in the Lord on October 21, 2026. Photo credit: Diocese of Deva and HunedoaraPatriarch Daniil of Bulgaria on his first visit to Mount Athos, on October 21, 2026. Photo credit: Patriarchate of BulgariaHis Holiness Bartholomew prayerfully celebrated 35 years since his election as Ecumenical Patriarch. Photo credit: Ecumenical Patriarchate / Nikos PapahristouPatriarch Daniil of Bulgaria at Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos, on October 22, 2026. Photo credit: Rafail GeorgiadisThe local proclamation of the canonisation of Saint Constantin Sârbu took place at Mihai Vodă Monastery in Bucharest, on October 23, 2026. Photo credit: BASILICA / Mircea FlorescuThe reliquary containing the relics of Saint Priest Martyr Constantin Sârbu was joyfully welcomed by priests and faithful at Mihai Vodă Monastery in Bucharest, on October 22, 2026. Photo credit: BASILICA / Mircea FlorescuFather and son attending the local proclamation of the canonisation of Saint Constantin Sârbu, on October 23, 2026. Photo credit: BASILICA / Raluca EneThe procession with the relics of Saint Demetrius in Thessaloniki, on October 25, 2026. Photo credit: Facebook / DacyDacyanThe procession with the relics of Saint Demetrius the New and Great Martyr Demetrius, the Myrrh-gusher, on October 24, 2026. Photo credit: BASILICA / Mircea FlorescuA child watches the procession with the reliquary of Saint Demetrius, on October 24, 2026. Photo credit: BASILICA / Mircea FlorescuThree brothers together at the “Way of the Saints” procession, part of the pilgrimage dedicated to Saint Demetrius the New, on October 24, 2026. Photo credit: BASILICA / Raluca EneVigil in honour of Saint Demetrius, the Myrrh-Streamer, at the Patriarchal Cathedral, on October 25, 2026. Photo credit: BASILICA / Mircea FlorescuPortrait of a faithful woman attending the Divine Liturgy on Patriarchal Hill, on October 25, 2026. Photo credit: BASILICA / Raluca Ene
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