{"id":328450,"date":"2021-08-10T15:16:09","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T12:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=328450"},"modified":"2021-08-10T15:26:01","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T12:26:01","slug":"the-week-in-pictures-august-2-8-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/the-week-in-pictures-august-2-8-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"The Week in Pictures: August 2 \u2013 8, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

A photographic pilgrimage through the Orthodox world between August 2 and 8, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bishop Macarie visits the most elderly people from his native village. Photo: Facebook \/ Diocese of Northern Europe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Handwritten letter signed by St. John Jacob of Neam\u021b on December 26, 1958. Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Aurelian Iftimiu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A reliquary with a fragment of St John Jacob of Neam Neam\u021b’s relics was brought from the Patriarchal Residence to the National Cathedral Chapel in Bucharest on the saint’s feast. Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Mircea Florescu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Archontariki of the Comana Monastery readied for its guests. Photo: Comana Monastery \/ Drago\u0219 Grigore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Metropolitan of Moldova and Bukovina and the Bishop of Northern Europe climbed the mountain together with pilgrims towards Ceahl\u0103u Monastery for its patronal feast. Photo: Doxologia \/ Lucian Ducan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The “Holy Apostle Andrew” Parish Choir offered a religious concert in the town of Vadu Izei. Photo: Diocese of Maramure\u0219 and S\u0103tmar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Young people in traditional costume ride to meet His Eminence Calinic of Arge\u015f and Muscel at the patronal feast of the Aninoasa Monastery. Photo: Facebook \/ Archdiocese of Arge\u0219 and Muscel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sredi\u0161te Monastery in Serbia. Photo: Alexandru Echim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Lord’s Transfiguration was celebrated as the patronal feast of the Turda Keys Monastery. Photo: Metropolis of Cluj, Maramure\u0219 and S\u0103laj<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bishop Antonie spoke to the young participants in the summer camp organized by the Diocese of B\u0103l\u0163i, in the Republic of Moldova. Photo: Archdeacon Marius Mihai Anton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Two children stand under the protection of the Romanian contemporary elders at Cornu Monastery. Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The church of the Izbuc Monastery stands tall under the summer sun. Photo: Sergiu Andrasco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Prayer evening at the St Demetrios Church in the city of Constan\u021ba, by the Black Sea. Photo: Florin Postolache<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Hill of the Cross next to Putna Monastery at night. Photo: Ionu\u021b Vieru<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Polish Orthodox faithful celebrate the feast of Holy Prophet Elijah according to the old calendar. Photo: The Orthodox Church of Poland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The fresco at the “Henri Coand\u0103” International Airport in Otopeni, near Bucharest. Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Aurelian Iftimiu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Patriarch Ilya of Georgia celebrated his name day. Photo: Georgian Patriarchate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Patriarch Daniel of Romania blesses the faithful at Pas\u0103rea Monastery. Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Mircea Florescu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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