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Relics of St. Paraskeva and St. Paisius translated in Iași for patronal feast
What the video says
The text addresses the Mother of God asking for salvation. It mentions the Cross and Christ, and refers to learning not to look away from the Cross.
Key moments
- The speaker calls on the Mother of God: "Mântui-ne maică" (Save us, Mother).
- The text references the Cross and Christ: "în cruce ai umblat lui Hristos" (you walked in the Cross of Christ).
- It states that through working one learns not to look away from the Cross: "lucrând ai învățat să nu se uite la cruce că este".
On October 8, 2026, in Iași, the honorable relics of the Venerable Paraskeva and the Venerable Paisius of Sihastria were solemnly translated in a litia around the Metropolitan Cathedral and placed under a specially prepared baldachin for the veneration of the faithful people. By this liturgical act began the celebration of the temple feast of Saint Paraskeva, the protectress of Moldavia.
In the days of the feast the arrival of thousands of pilgrims from Romania and other countries is expected, who come to venerate the holy relics and receive the blessing of the saints. The information was published by the Metropolis of Moldavia and Bukovina, Archdiocese of Iași, on its official portal on October 8, 2026.
Main points
- Relics of St. Paraskeva and St. Paisius of Sihastria translated in procession around Metropolitan Cathedral in Iași
- Relics placed under special baldachin for veneration by faithful
- Event marks start of St. Paraskeva patronal feast, protectress of Moldavia
- Thousands of pilgrims expected from Romania and other countries
- Source: Metropolis of Moldavia and Bukovina, Archdiocese of Iași, October 8, 2026