{"id":279317,"date":"2020-05-15T12:55:36","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T09:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=279317"},"modified":"2020-05-15T12:55:36","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T09:55:36","slug":"the-week-in-pictures-may-4-10-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arhiva.basilica.ro\/en\/the-week-in-pictures-may-4-10-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"The Week in Pictures: May 4 – 10 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

While the state of emergency instated in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic was coming to end, it was announced that, once it expires, the faithful would be able to participate in open-air religious services, provided they meet certain requirements. Last week seemed to be a preparation for this joy. Please find below our<\/strong> selection of pictures from the Orthodox world during the week<\/strong> May 4 – 10 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Putna Monastery, view from the \u201cBessarion Puiu\u201d guest house.<\/i>\u00a0Photo: Hierodeacon Ioan Tofan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Holy Trinity Cathedral guards over the northern Romanian city of Baia Mare. Its foundation was laid 30 years ago by Abp Justinian Chira. Photo: Diocese of Maramure\u0219 and S\u0103tmar \/ Fr. Claudiu Pop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Aerial view of the Moldovi\u021ba Monastery. Photo: Facebook \/ Sorin Oni\u0219or<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The monastic community of the Putna Monastery held a memorial service for Mother Benedicta \u2013 Zoe Dumitrescu-Bu\u0219ulenga, former Member of the Romanian Academy, 14 years after her repose. Photo: Facebook \/ Putna Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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On May 6, 2020, the Three Holy Hierarchs Monastery in Ia\u015fi celebrated its 381st consecration anniversary. Photo: Facebook \/ Andrei Cucu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Prophet Elija Church of Dealu Mare \u2013 Dorohoi helps to build a house for an old woman aged 86 who lost her place in a fire started from the electrical installation. Photo: \u201cProphet Elija\u201d Church of Dealu Mare \u2013 Dorohoi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bees enjoy the flowers’ pollen at Putna Monastery’s garden. Photo: Facebook \/ Putna Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Holy Scripture is a source of inspiration for any given moment. Photo: Instagram \/ Isabela Lungu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Great Martyr George’s icon from Zografou Monastery on Mount Athos. Photo: Afonskiy Vestnik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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In a social media post, Dan Negru, Romanian TV entertainer, supported the reopening of churches for the faithful after the expiration of the state of emergency. Photo: Facebook \/ Dan Negru<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Statue of Ruler Prince Saint Stephen the Great in Ia\u0219i at twilight. Photo: Madeleine G. Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Worship places in Greece are open for individual prayer starting on May 4 and the faithful can participate in the services beginning with May 17. Photo: tovima.gr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Priest Constantin Rotar oversaw the rehabilitation and consolidation works at the \u201cMartyrs Mercurius and Catherine\u201d Church in R\u0103d\u0103\u0219eni, a historical monument built in 1611. Photo: Andries Constantin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Christ the Saviour’s icon on the wall of Techirghiol Stavropegic Monastery, painted by Archimandrite Sofian Boghiu. Photo: Protosingelos Ieronim Gheorghi\u021b\u0103<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Since the faithful had no access to cemeteries during the state of emergency, the priests officiated alone the memorial services and lit candles at the graves of the departed. Photo: Facebook \/ St George Parish Orbic, in Buhu\u015fi, Bac\u0103u county<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Spectacular sunset with the National Cathedral and the Palace of Parliament towering over the city. Photo: Facebook \/ Dan Mihai Balanescu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The \u201cAscension of our Lord\u201d Skete in Arge\u0219 county is situated at 800 meters altitude over Br\u0103detu village. The monastic tradition dates back to the time of Mircea the Elder’s reign. Photo: Facebook \/ Archdiocese of Arge\u0219 and Muscel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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University Chapel of Saint Catherine in Bucharest reflected in a rain puddle. Photo: Basilica.ro \/ Raluca Ene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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We would gladly include one of your photos depicting Orthodox life in our weekly selection. All you have to do is send the picture(s) you have taken to our email address [info @ basilica.ro] along with a short description. Please mention WIP (Week in Pictures) in the email subject line. Please note that every WIP article will include photos taken in the previous week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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