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20 years of hope, dignity and love: Anniversary moment at the Palliative Care Center of the Archdiocese of Bucharesttranslated

July 2, 2026 · 1 min read

The palliative care center of the Archdiocese of Bucharest, placed under the patronage of Saint Nectarie Taumaturgul, celebrates two decades of activity on Thursday, on which occasion it kicks off the Marathon of Good Deeds and the Month of Open Doors, activities that take place throughout the month of July.

"Two decades ago, the St. Nectarie Palliative Care Center opened its doors with a profoundly human mission: that of being with the suffering people and their families, offering them not only medical care, but also relief, hope, support and love," says Adriana Căruntu, director of the center, in a statement received by the newsroom.

"Throughout these 20 years, thousands of patients have benefited from specialized palliative care services, pain and symptom management, continuing medical care, psychological, social and spiritual counseling."

"For each patient, the center's team tried to offer not only treatment, but also respect for human dignity, compassion and presence", explains Adriana Căruntu.

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Евгения Фёдорова

Saint Nektarios the Wonderworker is our common saint, and it is joyful that his name is kept in support of those who suffer. As you say: “dignity and love” is exactly what such centers carry.

Василий Петров

Yes, Saint Nektarios really unites us through such deeds. In Novosibirsk we also have similar services at churches, where they help the elderly and seriously ill, and you can always see how just one presence and a simple word changes a person. Have you been to this center in Bucharest?

Людмила Зайцева

Yes, Nectarius the Wonderworker really helps through such places. In Rostov, we also have a sisterhood at our church that goes to the homes of seriously ill people, and often it’s enough to just sit next to each other and be silent together. How long have you been following the work of this center in Bucharest?

Елена Зайцева

Yes, Saint Nektarios really gathers people around him. In Novosibirsk, in the Church of All Saints, we also have a sisterhood that goes to see bedridden patients, and I myself went with them a couple of times - just sitting next to them is enough for the person to thaw out a little. Unfortunately, I haven’t been to Bucharest, but it’s interesting how work with patients’ families is organized there.

Наталья Соколова

Yes, Saint Nektarios really collects such things around himself. In St. Petersburg, at our church, we also have a group of volunteers who go to a hospice nearby, and I sometimes join - the main thing, really, is just to be there and take your time. Have these services been operating in Novosibirsk for a long time or have they only appeared in recent years?