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In pictures: Relics of Saint Demetrius the New, placed for veneration on the porch of Patriarchal Cathedral

The reliquaries containing the holy relics of St. Demetrius the New, St. John Jacob of Neamț, the Holy Emperors Constantin and Helen, and St. Nectarius were placed on the porch of the Patriarchal Cathedral to be venerated by pilgrims on Thursday morning, October 21, 2021. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on…

Oct 22, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Consecration ceremony of the main church of Pantocrator Monastery – 2021

An assembly of sixteen hierarchs performed the consecration ceremony of the main church of Pantocrator Monastery at Drăgănești, Teleorman County, on Sunday, September 26, 2021. The consecration service was followed by the Divine Liturgy at the outdoor altar. The faithful venerated the relics of St. Mary Magdalene, brought from the Holy Mount Athos by the…

Sep 28, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: September 6 – 12, 2021

From bishops to villagers, from preschool children to octogenarians, Christians felt in this first week of the new church year the energy of autumn and the excitement of school preparations. They placed them all under the protection of the Mother of God, celebrating the feast of her glorious Nativity. Last week’s most-liked Instagram photo:  …

Sep 15, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Feast of Panagia Prodromitissa at National Cathedral’s Chapel 2021

The patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiesti celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel of the Romanian People’s Salvation Cathedral for the feast of the Prodromitissa Wonderworking Icon of the Mother of God on Monday, July 12, 2021. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca-Emanuela Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Jul 13, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: April 4 -11, 2021

The fourth week of Lent has passed and we are easily approaching the great feast of Christendom. We present to you our selection of pictures from April 4 to 11, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you want to…

Apr 16, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: March 29 – April 4, 2021

The first week of April was marked by the veneration of the Holy Cross and the commemoration of those who reposed to the Lord. We present our selection of pictures from March 29 to April 4, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News…

Apr 9, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

The Week in Pictures: March 22-28, 2021

The Feast of the Annunciation brought joy to Orthodox Christians during this period when nature comes back to life. Here is our selection of pictures taken between March 22 and March 28, 2021. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica News Agency (@basilica.ro) Do you…

Apr 2, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica Photos: Sunday of Orthodoxy at Bucharest Patriarchal Cathedral 2021

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, to mark the Sunday of Orthodoxy, March 21, 2021. Concelebrants included Their Graces the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of Ploiești and Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova. In his sermon, the Patriarch of Romania spoke of the three roles of holy…

Mar 23, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica Photos: Bucharest churches during winter – Radu Vodă Monastery

Although snow has become rarer this winter, we’ve managed to catch a glimpse of Radu Voda Monastery in Bucharest coated in the purest snowy garment. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Feb 17, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

PHOTO: Feast of Epiphany 2021 at the Patriarchal Cathedral

On the feast of the Lord’s Epiphany, January 6, 2021, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel officiated the Great Blessing of Waters at the porch of the Patriarchal Residence. Previously, His Grace Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the festive Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos…

Jan 8, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Photo Gallery: Epiphany Eve at the Patriarchal Cathedral 2021

On the eve of the Epiphany, January 5, 2021, His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest. At the outdoor altar next to the cathedral, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel officiated the service of the great blessig of waters. Concelebrants included the patriarchal auxiliary bishop Varlaam of…

Jan 8, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu