{"id":279317,"date":"2020-05-15T12:55:36","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T09:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=279317"},"modified":"2020-05-15T12:55:36","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T09:55:36","slug":"the-week-in-pictures-may-4-10-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/the-week-in-pictures-may-4-10-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"The Week in Pictures: May 4 &#8211; 10 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>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<\/strong> <strong>selection of pictures from the Orthodox world during the week<\/strong> <strong>May 4 &#8211; 10 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279105\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279105\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279105 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/da775e45-f1f6-4f8a-9275-96abb39e183f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/da775e45-f1f6-4f8a-9275-96abb39e183f.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/da775e45-f1f6-4f8a-9275-96abb39e183f-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/da775e45-f1f6-4f8a-9275-96abb39e183f-890x890.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/da775e45-f1f6-4f8a-9275-96abb39e183f-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279105\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Putna Monastery, view from the \u201cBessarion Puiu\u201d guest house<i>.<\/i>\u00a0Photo: Hierodeacon Ioan Tofan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279081\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279081\" style=\"width: 692px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279081 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95684565_1477422849104494_9000670509314080768_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"692\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95684565_1477422849104494_9000670509314080768_o.jpg 692w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95684565_1477422849104494_9000670509314080768_o-642x890.jpg 642w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279081\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">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 Maramure\u0219 and S\u0103tmar \/ Fr. Claudiu Pop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279089\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279089\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279089 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95952464_10158366853538739_3801488060634365952_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95952464_10158366853538739_3801488060634365952_o.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95952464_10158366853538739_3801488060634365952_o-890x570.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95952464_10158366853538739_3801488060634365952_o-1024x656.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279089\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aerial view of the Moldovi\u021ba Monastery. Photo: Facebook \/ Sorin Oni\u0219or<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279085\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279085\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279085 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95838886_1202218729948779_2849986958703198208_o-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95838886_1202218729948779_2849986958703198208_o-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95838886_1202218729948779_2849986958703198208_o-1-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95838886_1202218729948779_2849986958703198208_o-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279085\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The monastic community of the Putna Monastery held a memorial service for Mother Benedicta \u2013 Zoe Dumitrescu-Bu\u0219ulenga, former Member of the Romanian Academy, 14 years after her repose. Photo: Facebook \/ Putna Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279093\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279093\" style=\"width: 655px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279093 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96115035_10157747986148025_5946743067284340736_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"655\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96115035_10157747986148025_5946743067284340736_o.jpg 655w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96115035_10157747986148025_5946743067284340736_o-607x890.jpg 607w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On May 6, 2020, the Three Holy Hierarchs Monastery in Ia\u015fi celebrated its 381st consecration anniversary. Photo: Facebook \/ Andrei Cucu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279111\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279111\" style=\"width: 1229px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279111 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-05-06-at-12.15.342-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1229\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-05-06-at-12.15.342-1.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-05-06-at-12.15.342-1-890x593.jpeg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2020-05-06-at-12.15.342-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Prophet Elija Church of Dealu Mare \u2013 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: \u201cProphet Elija\u201d Church of Dealu Mare \u2013 Dorohoi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279097\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279097\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279097 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96513923_1205356446301674_189871776782614528_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96513923_1205356446301674_189871776782614528_o.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96513923_1205356446301674_189871776782614528_o-890x668.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96513923_1205356446301674_189871776782614528_o-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bees enjoy the flowers&#8217; pollen at Putna Monastery&#8217;s garden. Photo: Facebook \/ Putna Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279087\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279087\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279087 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95860729_569351607050568_3966781695276886639_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95860729_569351607050568_3966781695276886639_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95860729_569351607050568_3966781695276886639_n-890x668.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95860729_569351607050568_3966781695276886639_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Holy Scripture is a source of inspiration for any given moment. Photo: Instagram \/ Isabela Lungu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279079\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279079\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279079 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/052b1f7c-0a58-4c3b-943a-e2e1657fc37c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/052b1f7c-0a58-4c3b-943a-e2e1657fc37c.jpg 960w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/052b1f7c-0a58-4c3b-943a-e2e1657fc37c-668x890.jpg 668w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/052b1f7c-0a58-4c3b-943a-e2e1657fc37c-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279079\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Great Martyr George&#8217;s icon from Zografou Monastery on Mount Athos. Photo: Afonskiy Vestnik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279095\" style=\"width: 1536px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279095 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96245522_3145345602153026_8059634078019747840_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96245522_3145345602153026_8059634078019747840_o.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96245522_3145345602153026_8059634078019747840_o-668x890.jpg 668w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/96245522_3145345602153026_8059634078019747840_o-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279107\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279107\" style=\"width: 4608px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279107 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSC_0108.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4608\" height=\"3072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSC_0108.jpg 4608w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSC_0108-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSC_0108-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Statue of Ruler Prince Saint Stephen the Great in Ia\u0219i at twilight. Photo: Madeleine G. Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279077\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279077\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279077 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-553.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279077\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279103\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279103\" style=\"width: 605px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279103 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Biserica-Radaseni.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"605\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Biserica-Radaseni.jpg 605w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Biserica-Radaseni-561x890.jpg 561w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279103\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Priest Constantin Rotar oversaw the rehabilitation and consolidation works at the \u201cMartyrs Mercurius and Catherine\u201d Church in R\u0103d\u0103\u0219eni, a historical monument built in 1611. Photo: Andries Constantin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279109\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279109\" style=\"width: 3024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279109 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image1.jpeg 3024w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image1-668x890.jpeg 668w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image1-768x1024.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christ the Saviour&#8217;s icon on the wall of Techirghiol Stavropegic Monastery, painted by Archimandrite Sofian Boghiu. Photo: Protosingelos Ieronim Gheorghi\u021b\u0103<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279099\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279099\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279099 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/97160731_2620592071593137_4561100254392352768_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/97160731_2620592071593137_4561100254392352768_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/97160731_2620592071593137_4561100254392352768_n-890x668.jpg 890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">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 Buhu\u015fi, Bac\u0103u county<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279083\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279083\" style=\"width: 1750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279083 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95703638_10220164787101447_5240419559265009664_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1750\" height=\"1028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95703638_10220164787101447_5240419559265009664_o.jpg 1750w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95703638_10220164787101447_5240419559265009664_o-890x523.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95703638_10220164787101447_5240419559265009664_o-1024x602.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279083\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spectacular sunset with the National Cathedral and the Palace of Parliament towering over the city. Photo: Facebook \/ Dan Mihai Balanescu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279091\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279091\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279091 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95997759_1863435350472324_5109863333834522624_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95997759_1863435350472324_5109863333834522624_o.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95997759_1863435350472324_5109863333834522624_o-890x593.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95997759_1863435350472324_5109863333834522624_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The \u201cAscension of our Lord\u201d Skete in Arge\u0219 county is situated at 800 meters altitude over Br\u0103detu village. The monastic tradition dates back to the time of Mircea the Elder&#8217;s reign. Photo: Facebook \/ Archdiocese of Arge\u0219 and Muscel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279101\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279101\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-279101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/a27d5f5d-92de-4ae4-92b3-c45b8a74e8fa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/a27d5f5d-92de-4ae4-92b3-c45b8a74e8fa.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/a27d5f5d-92de-4ae4-92b3-c45b8a74e8fa-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/a27d5f5d-92de-4ae4-92b3-c45b8a74e8fa-890x890.jpg 890w, https:\/\/basilica.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/a27d5f5d-92de-4ae4-92b3-c45b8a74e8fa-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 440px, (max-width: 768px) 354px, 890px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">University Chapel of Saint Catherine in Bucharest reflected in a rain puddle. Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews and on Instagram: @basilica.ro<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>We would gladly include one of your photos depicting Orthodox life in our weekly selection. All you have to do is send the picture(s) you have taken to our email address [info @ basilica.ro] along with a short description. Please mention WIP (Week in Pictures) in the email subject line. Please note that every WIP article will include photos taken in the previous week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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