{"id":572423,"date":"2026-05-20T17:13:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=572423"},"modified":"2026-05-20T17:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:13:08","slug":"the-week-in-pictures-may-11-17-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/the-week-in-pictures-may-11-17-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The Week in Pictures: May 11\u201317, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201317, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Patriarch of Bulgaria officiated a Te Deum<\/em> service for healthcare workers at “St Alexander Nevsky” Patriarchal Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, on May 12, 2026. Photo credit: Bulgarian Patriarchate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Thousands of faithful attended the enthronement ceremony of Patriarch Shio III of Georgia on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Photo credit: Georgian Patriarchate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Two children were carried on their father\u2019s shoulders to watch the enthronement ceremony of Patriarch Shio III of Georgia on May 12, 2026. Photo credit: Georgian Patriarchate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Two children hold the hierarchs’ croziers during the service at Putna Monastery, Romania. Photo credit: Putna Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cCome unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest\u201d \u2013 Matthew 11:28. Photo credit: Mircea Vlad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A priest rides an electric scooter through the streets of Athens, Greece. Photo credit: Instagram \/ lostathina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Auxiliary Bishop Teofil of Trotu\u0219 attended the re-consecration of the Heroes\u2019 Monument in Odobe\u0219ti, Romania, on May 14, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Roman and Bac\u0103u<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Aerial view of the Archdiocesan Centre in Roman, Romania. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Roman and Bac\u0103u<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The dome of the first Maramure\u0219-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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Prayer during the vigil in honour of St Blandina at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Ia\u0219i, Romania, on May 16, 2026. Photo credit: Doxologia \/ Oana Nechifor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Auxiliary Bishop Sofian of Bra\u0219ov on a pilgrimage to Mount Athos on May 16, 2026. Photo credit: Facebook \/ Bishop Sofian of Bra\u0219ov<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A girl embraces her mother at the Annunciation Church in Podirei village, Romania, on May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Metropolis of Cluj \/ Darius Echim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The courtyard of the S\u0103cel-Iza Parish, Romania, was filled with faithful on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Diocese of Maramure\u0219 and S\u0103tmar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Divine Liturgy celebrated at “St Sava” Cathedral in Belgrade, Serbia, on May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Serbian Patriarchate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Auxiliary Bishop Timotei of S\u0103tmar, together with the faithful at V\u0103leni Skete, Maramure\u0219, Romania, on May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Diocese of Maramure\u0219 and S\u0103tmar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Romania: Honouring the relics of Holy Confessor Blandina of Ia\u0219i on May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Doxologia \/ Fr Silviu Cluci<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Auxiliary Bishop Sofian of Bra\u0219ov celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Prodromou Skete on Mount Athos on May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Facebook \/ Episcop Sofian Bra\u0219oveanul<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The blessing service for the new bells at the “Sts Constantine and Helen” Parish in Bac\u0103u, Romania, on May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Roman and Bac\u0103u<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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March marking the Day of the Sanctity of the Family in Georgia on May 17, 2026. Photo credit: Georgian Patriarchate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The local proclamation of the canonisation of Holy Confessor Blandina of Ia\u0219i on May 17, 2026, in Ia\u0219i, Romania. Photo credit: Doxologia \/ Oana Nechifor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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