The week in pictures: 3 – 9 August 2026translated

We present to you a selection of images from the Orthodox world that capture moments of prayer, celebration and communion, as well as faces and places that bear witness to the life of the Church this week.

Rainbow above the bell tower of the Nicula Monastery. Photo credit: Oprea Maria The Chapel of the Mother of God, sung by the children of the Parish "Sfântul Gheorghe" - Vicovu de Sus. Photo credit: Sabin Simota "Sfinții Trei Hierarhi" church in Islaz, Teleorman county (1857), founded by Zoe Brâncoveanu. Photo credit: Bogdan-Ștefan Fișcuci Sunset at the Nicula Monastery. Photo credit: Oprea Maria Saint John Jacob of Neamț was celebrated at the Chapel of the National Cathedral, August 5, 2026. Photo credit: Basilica.ro / Raluca-Emaneuela Ene In folk costumes at the service for the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Alibunar parish, Serbia, August 6, 2026. Photo credit: Diocese of Dacia Felix Believers at the patron saint of the Monastery "Shimbrea la Față" - Cheile Turzii, August 6, 2026. Photo credit: Metropolis of Cluj / Darius Echim Meal prepared according to childhood traditions for the Feast of the Transfiguration – Gedaanteverandering van de Heer in Belgium. Photo credit: Alexandra Iliescu In…