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Basilica Photos: 2020 in 100 pictures

The year 2020 has brought unexpected changes in the lives of Christians. Although it was marked by suffering, uncertainty, physical distancing, it reminded us that “life is a gift from God and we must know how to live it in the worthiest way possible” (Valeriu Gafencu). Emotion, pain, but also hope were mostly reflected in…

Dec 30, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

PHOTOS | Feast of Saint Nectarios celebrated at Radu-Vodă Monastery 2020

The assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, Timotei of Prahova, celebrated the Divine Liturgy honouring Saint Nectarios of Aegina at Radu Voda Monastery in Bucharest on Monday, November 9, 2020. This year marked the 100th anniversary of Saint Nectarios’ repose. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos & @BasilicaNews

Nov 11, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Feast of Saint Hyacinth at the Patriarchal Cathedral: In pictures

The Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, Timotei of Prahova, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral on the feast day of Saint Hyacinth of Vicina, Metropolitan of Wallachia, October 28, 2020. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Oct 29, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

PHOTOS | All-night vigil service in honour of Saint Hyacinth of Vicina, Metropolitan of Wallachia, at the Patriarchal Cathedral 2020

Saint Hyacinth of Vicina, Metropolitan of Wallachia, was celebrated on Tuesday evening, October 27, 2020, during the all-night vigil service at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest.  October 27 was the last of the three days of pilgrimage organized this year in honour of Bucharest’s Patron Saint Demetrios the New. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca…

Oct 29, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Basilica Photos: Celebrations of Bucharest’s Protector Saint Demetrios the New captured on camera

The feast of Bucharest’s patron Saint Demetrios the New was solemnly celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral during a Divine Liturgy led by Patriarch Daniel. The faithful were able to venerate the relics of Saints Demetrios, Nektarios, Constantine and Helen and the relics of Saint Stylianos, the patron saint of children. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro /…

Oct 29, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Feast of Saint Demetrios the New 2020: PHOTOS

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel presided over the festive Divine Liturgy in honour of Saint Demetrios the New, Protector of Bucharest, on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Concelebrants for the Divine Liturgy included His Beatitude’s patriarchal auxiliary bishops Varlaam of Ploiesti and Ieronim of Sinaia, and the Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest, Timotei of Prahova.…

Oct 29, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

All-night vigil service in honour of Saint Demetrios the New: Photo Gallery

On Monday evening, October 26, 2020, His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova officiated the all-night vigil service in honour of Saint Demetrios the New, Protector of Bucharest, at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Oct 29, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: All night vigil in honour of Saint Parascheva at the Patriarchal Cathedral 2020

His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova officiated the all-night vigil in honour of Saint Parascheva the New at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Oct 29, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

In pictures: Feast of St Demetrios the Myrrh-Gusher at the Romanian Patriarchate 2020

Marking the feast day of Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-Gusher, Oct. 26, 2020, the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, chief secretary of the Holy Synod, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the outdoor altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest.  Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos  

Oct 29, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

First Divine Liturgy opening this year’s celebrations of St Demetrios: Photo Gallery

On Sunday, October 25, 2020, the Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Ieronim of Sinaia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the outdoor altar next to the Patriarchal Cathedral marking the beginning of the celebrations dedicated to Bucharest’s Protector Saint Demetrios the New. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Mircea Florescu Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaPhotos

Oct 29, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Bucharest Orthodox Students Association commemorates Fr Dumitru Staniloae at Cernica Monastery: Basilica Photos

Bucharest’s Romanian Orthodox Christian Students Association (ASCOR) prayerfully remembered father Dumitru Staniloae during a memorial service held at the great theologian’s tomb at Cernica Monastery on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Photography courtesy of Basilica.ro / Raluca Ene Follow us on Twitter: @BasilicaNews & @BasilicaPhotos

Oct 20, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu