{"id":578317,"date":"2026-06-29T15:33:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=578317"},"modified":"2026-06-29T15:33:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:33:49","slug":"the-week-in-pictures-june-22-28-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/the-week-in-pictures-june-22-28-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The Week in Pictures: June 22\u201328, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each week brings moments of prayer, celebration and witness to the faith throughout the Orthodox world, captured in images that speak beyond words. From hierarchical services and patronal feasts to processions, pilgrimages and quiet moments of reflection in monasteries and parishes, the photographs in this Week-in-Pictures selection reveal the beauty and depth of Orthodox Church life over the past few days.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A newly ordained deacon kisses his mother’s hand on June 22, 2026. Photo credit: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca-Emanuela Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Playing the semantron at the summer patronal feast of the Some\u0219ul Cald Monastery, Romania, on June 24, 2026. Photo credit: Metropolis of Cluj \/ Darius Echim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The courtyard filled with flowers and faithful at the historic patronal feast of “Saint John the Baptist” Parish in Bac\u0103u, Romania, on June 24, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Roman and Bac\u0103u<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Romania: Children baptised at Bucharest’s “Bucur the Shepherd” Church over the past two decades took part in the celebration marking the 88th anniversary of the church’s consecration on June 24, 2026. Photo credit: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca-Emanuela Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Plumbuita Monastery in Bucharest, Romania, celebrated its historic patronal feast dedicated to the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. Photo credit: Basilica.ro \/ Mircea Florescu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Opening of the photographic exhibition \u201cChildhood in the Romanian Blouse\u201d at Comana Monastery, in Romania. Photo credit: Facebook \/ Comana Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The National Cathedral after a summer rain. Photo credit: Basilica.ro \/ Archdeacon Nicolae Iftimiu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The patronal feast of Sc\u0103ri\u0219oara Nou\u0103 Monastery, Romania, on June 24, 2026. Photo credit: Diocese of Maramure\u0219 and S\u0103tmar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Romania: The feast of the Translation of the Relics of Saint John the New to Suceava, patronal feast of the Archdiocese of Suceava and R\u0103d\u0103u\u021bi, was celebrated on June 24, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Suceava and R\u0103d\u0103u\u021bi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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At Sih\u0103stria Putnei Monastery, in Romania, the soul always finds peace. Photo credit: Sabin Simota<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The cell of Blessed Iakovos Tsalikis at the Monastery of the Transfiguration of Venerable David on the island of Evia, Greece. Photo credit: Luiza Mosteanu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Prayer in traditional Romanian costume during the Divine Liturgy at M\u0103r\u021bi\u0219or Parish, Bucharest, Romania. Photo credit: Fr Marian Cr\u0103ciun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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In addition to entertainment activities, at the “Edelweiss\u201d summer camp, children also have moments of prayer. Photo credit: Facebook \/ Tab\u0103ra Floare de Col\u021b<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The body of Bishop Emilian of Cri\u0219ana was brought to the Cathedral in Arad, Romania, on June 27, 2026. Photo credit: Diocese of Arad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A memorial service for Bishop Emilian of Cri\u0219ana was held at the Archdiocesan Cathedral in Roman, Romania, on June 27, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Roman and Bac\u0103u<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The blessing of the new statuary ensemble on the esplanade of the \u201cGeneral Emanoil Ionescu\u201d 71st Air Base in C\u00e2mpia Turzii, Romania, on June 26, 2026. Photo credit: Metropolis of Cluj<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The faithful of Dumbr\u0103vi\u021ba, Bistri\u021ba-N\u0103s\u0103ud County, Romania, awaiting the arrival of the bishop on June 28, 2026. Photo credit: Metropolis of Cluj \/ Vasile Mizgan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Auxiliary Bishop Sofian of Bra\u0219ov at the patronal feast of the Romanian Orthodox parish in Waldkraiburg, Germany, on June 28, 2026. Photo credit: Facebook \/ Bishop Sofian Bra\u0219oveanul<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The reliquary containing the relics of Saint Philothemia of R\u00e2me\u021b at R\u00e2me\u021b Monastery, Romania. Photo credit: Doxologia \/ Fr Silviu Cluci<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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An acolyte at the Episcopal Chapel in G\u00f6teborg, Sweden, on June 28, 2026. Photo credit: Facebook \/ Diocese of Northern Europe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Romania: All-Night Vigil in honour of Saint Philothemia of R\u00e2me\u021b, mother of Saint Dometius the Merciful, on June 28, 2026. Photo credit: Doxologia \/ Fr Silviu Cluci<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Vespers at the patronal feast of the Holy Apostles Parish in Roman, Romania, on June 28, 2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Roman and Bac\u0103u<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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