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Bp Timotei of Prahova met with Archbishop George of Cyprus

The Romanian delegation accompanying St Cyprian’s relics to Cyprus, led by Timotei of Prahova, Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bucharest, was received by His Beatitude Archbishop George of Cyprus, on Tuesday. His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova conveyed Patriarch Daniel’s blessing and spoke about the importance of the Church of Cyprus and its role…

Sep 4, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

Delegation of Romanian Patriarchate visits Jerusalem Patriarchate Exarchate in Nicosia

A delegation of the Romanian Patriarchate accompanying the Hieromartyr Cyprian’s relics on a pilgrimage to Cyprus visited the official Representation of the Jerusalem Patriarchate in Nicosia on Monday. The Romania delegation, led by His Grace Timotei of Prahova, Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bucharest, was received by Metropolitan Timothy of Vostra, Exarch of the…

Sep 4, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

Bp Timotei of Prahova proposes a question for the New Church Year: Do we really welcome God’s word?

“The question of this day of the beginning of the Church Year is: Do we welcome God’s word or do we behave like those in Nazareth, who did not rejoice when they heard it?” said His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova on Sunday. The assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest began the Church…

Sep 4, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol welcomes St Cyprian’s relics brought on a pilgrimage from Romania to Cyprus

His Eminence Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol welcomed on Saturday, August 31, 2024, the Romanian delegation accompanying a fragment of the Hieromartyr Cyprian’s holy relics, brought to Limassol, Cyprus, from Bucharest’s Zlătari Church. The official reception took place at the “Holy Archangel Michael” Church. It included a Doxology officiated in the presence of His Excellency Dan…

Sep 4, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: August 26 – September 1, 2024

Please find below our Week-in-Pictures photo feature for the week of August 26 – September 1, 2024, the last week of summer. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection of photos? We would gladly…

Sep 2, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: August 19 – 26, 2024

It’s the time of the camps when young people reconnect with Orthodox values. It’s also a time of joy when new friendships are forged and old ones are strengthened. We invite you to see our selection of images taken between August 19 and 26, 2024. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on…

Aug 26, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: August 5 – 11, 2024

In our Week-in-Pictures photo feature, please find never-before-seen photos from the Orthodox world taken between August 5 and August 11, 2024. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection of photos? We would gladly include…

Aug 13, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: July 29 – August 4, 2024

In the first week of the Dormition of the Mother of God Fast, our selection of snapshots from the Orthodox world captures original images of youth camp participants and moving moments involving clerics and the faithful. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do…

Aug 7, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: July 1 – 7, 2024

The first images of July capture the beauty of Orthodoxy in different settings – in church, in nature, on city streets, from Romania to Canada and Africa. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection…

Jul 9, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 10 – 16, 2024

Last week’s themes were church consecrations, processions and commemorations of the heroes. Please find below our Week-in-Pictures photo selection for June 10-16, 2024. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Basilica.ro (@basilica.ro) Do you want to be featured in our weekly selection of photos? We would…

Jun 19, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

The Week in Pictures: June 3 – 9, 2024

The first week of summer marks a time of spiritual renewal, as the warm sun encourages the faithful to go on pilgrimages to various monasteries or holy places and actively participate in the community’s life. We invite you to see our Week-in-Pictures photo feature for the week of June 3 – 9, 2024. Last week’s…

Jun 11, 2024Ștefana Totorcea