{"id":577317,"date":"2026-06-22T16:18:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T13:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=577317"},"modified":"2026-06-22T16:18:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T13:18:55","slug":"the-week-in-pictures-june-15-21-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/the-week-in-pictures-june-15-21-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The Week in Pictures: June 15 \u2013 21, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photography serves as a bridge between the viewer and the Orthodox world, inviting contemplation, reflection, and the discovery of the values that have shaped Eastern Christian spirituality throughout the centuries. We invite you to explore our weekly photo feature covering the period of June 15\u201321, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The grave of poet Mihai Eminescu at Bellu Cemetery in Bucharest, Romania, on June 15, 2026, 157 years after his repose. Photo credit: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca-Emanuela Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Dr Iustinian Simion received the title of honorary citizen of his hometown, F\u0103lticeni, Romania, on June 16, 2026. Photo credit: Codrin Anton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The victims of the June 1990 miners’ violent incursions were commemorated in Bucharest’s University Square on June 15, 2026. Photo credit: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca-Emanuela Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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An acolyte at Scutaru Skete in Bac\u0103u County, Romania, on June 17, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Roman and Bac\u0103u<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Canada during a pastoral visit and spiritual retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Cross and Saint Ephraim the New in Mono, Canada, on June 17, 2026. Photo credit: Monastery of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and Saint Ephraim the New<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Paisie of Sinaia blessed the foundation stone for the “Saint Elijah the Prophet” National Youth Activities Centre in Pantelimon, Romania. Photo credit: Basilica.ro \/ Mircea Florescu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Little Ephraim kissing the icon of Saint Stephen the Great and Saint Daniel the Hesychast at the Otopeni Cultural Centre, Romania. Photo credit: Matei Marina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sheltered beneath a Trinity, a cat enjoys tranquillity on June 19, 2026. Photo credit: Basilica.ro \/ Ioana Cacso. Foto credit: Basilica.ro \/ Ioana Cacso<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Auxiliary Bishop Teofil of Trotu\u0219 attended the awards ceremony for seminary students in Roman, Romania, on June 19, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Roman and Bac\u0103u<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A schoolgirl at the awards ceremony of the “Holy Three Hierarchs” Theoretical High School in Bucharest, Romania, on June 19, 2026. Photo credit: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca-Emanuela Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bishop Iustin at the grave of Fr Nicolae Steinhardt at Rohia Monastery, Romania, on June 19, 2026. Photo credit: Diocese of Maramure\u0219 and S\u0103tmar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America threw the ceremonial first pitch at the baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox, on June 19, 2026. Photo credit: Orthodox Observer \/ Brittainy Newman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lavender Festival at Pantocrator Monastery, Romania, on June 20, 2026. Photo credit: Facebook \/ Vasile Arcanu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bishop Iustin together with the Maramure\u0219 Scouts, on June 20, 2026. Photo credit: Diocese of Maramure\u0219 and S\u0103tmar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel in V\u00e2lcele village, Romania, on June 21, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Roman and Bac\u0103u<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Metropolitan of Cluj travelled by horse-drawn carriage to the church in Poiana Ilvei, Romania, on June 21, 2026. Photo credit: Metropolis of Cluj \/ Ionu\u021b Guzu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Newly baptised young men Julian and Nectarios holding icons of their patron saints. Photo credit: Romanian Orthodox Parish of Malta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Hundreds of people, many dressed in traditional folk costume, took part in the procession with the relics of Saint John the New of Suceava, in Suceava, Romania, on June 21, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Suceava and R\u0103d\u0103u\u021bi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The procession with the relics of Saint John the New through the streets of Suceava, Romania, on June 21, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Suceava and R\u0103d\u0103u\u021bi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Bishop of Maramure\u0219 and S\u0103tmar with the faithful of Bor\u0219a, Maramure\u0219 County, Romania, on June 21, 2026. Photo credit: Diocese of Maramure\u0219 and S\u0103tmar \/ Archdeacon Vasile Pop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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