social distancing

The Week in Pictures: May 18 – 24, 2020

The Orthodox world rejoiced over the faithful’s return to the churches after the state of emergency expired and the sanitary rules were relaxed in Romania and many other countries. Many of our readers thought of June 1 and sent us photos of children. Please find below our selection of pictures featuring the Orthodox life captured…

May 26, 2020Ștefana Totorcea

First Sunday after state of emergency: This is how the pavement of church courtyards bloomed across Romania (PHOTOS)

This Sunday was the first Sunday Liturgy celebrated in churches across Romania with the participation of the faithful. Priests and parishioners found themselves with emotion and joy after the end of the national state of emergency. Many parishes prepared their courtyards with specific marks to help keep the social distancing requirements, drawing colourful flowers on…

May 19, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu