The week in pictures: 10 – 16 August 2026translated

A new retrospect in pictures of the past week in the life of the Orthodox Church: the pilgrimage from Nicula, the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the proclamation of the canonization of the Pious Saints from Văratec and of the Holy Lady Maria Brâncoveanu, as well as photos from sanctifications and other church events can be seen in our article.

In honor of the Mother of God Group of pilgrims walking to Nicula Monastery, August 13, 2026. Photo: Facebook / Nicula Monastery Pilgrims by bike to the Nicula Monastery. Photo: Facebook / Nicula Monastery Waiting for the procession on the eve of the Dormition of the Mother of God at the church of St. Peter and Paul in Mediaș, 14.08.2026. Photo: Ovidiu Tătar The Feast of the Assumption celebrated at the new Archbishop's Cathedral in Curtea de Argeș, August 15, 2026. Photo: Archdiocese of Argeș and Muscel / Cristian Gheorghe "Evening light" at the vespers at the Nicula Monastery, on the eve of the patron saint, August 14, 2026. Photo: Oprea Maria The epitaph carried in the procession at the prohod of the Mother of God at the Diaconești Monastery, August 14, 2026. Photo: Archdiocese of Romania and Bacău Deacon carrying the ark on his shoulder during…