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July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

The volume "Pilgrimage to the relics of the Saints - blessing and joy" has appeared, published on the initiative and with the blessing of the Blessed Father Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church.

Published by the Publishing House of the Biblical Institute and the Orthodox Mission, the work has 32 pages and is available in Romanian, in paperback format.

The Patriarch of Romania states, in this volume, that the pilgrimage to the relics of the saints is not only an act of piety, but a closeness to God through the mediation of those who have acquired holiness.

"Pilgrimage or worshiping the relics of the Saints means the search for holiness, which does not have its source in this world, but in God, the only Holy One, and meeting the Saints is meeting God, the One who dwells in the saints (cf. Psalm 67, 36)".

In the pages of the book, His Beatitude also explains the meaning of the term "relics", as well as the place they occupy in Orthodox spirituality.

Also, the work contains prayers to the most important saints who have relics in Romania: Saint Andrew the Apostle, Saint Pious Parascheva and Saint Demetrius the New, the protector of Bucharest.

The work can be…

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Стефан Ристески

Very nice that Patriarch Daniel explains the word "relics" and how pilgrimage is not just a walk, but a real search for holiness that comes from God. I especially look forward to the prayers to St. Paraskeva and St. Dimitrij Nov, because last year I was at the grave of St. Paraskeva in Iasi and I still carry that feeling. I will buy the booklet, 32 pages is just a quick read.

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ანა დოლიძე

Thanks for this information. It is good that Patriarch Daniel explains what "Mochebi" means and that pilgrimage is not just a walk, but an encounter with God. I am especially interested in the prayers for Saint Friday, because last year I was at his grave.

Степан Павлов

It is good that Patriarch Daniel explains that relics are not just remains, but a place of meeting with God through the saints. It is especially useful that the book contains prayers specifically to the saints whose relics we have in Romania - Andrei, Paraskeva and Demetrius the New. I wonder if there will be a translation into Russian, otherwise many of our pilgrims go there.

Alexandru Radu

Good that he explains exactly what "relic" means and that it is not just a walk, but a search for holiness that comes from God. The prayers to Saint Parascheva and Saint Demetrius the New are a plus, especially since I was also in Iasi two years ago. Will the electronic version also appear?

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ქეთევან ჯავახიშვილი

Thank you Anna, I also like that the patriarch explains the "mochi" exactly. How did it feel to be with Friday last year? I haven't gotten there yet, but the prayers in the book are written in a very simple and heartfelt way.

Марија Николовска

Yes, Stefan, you said it well – the pilgrimage is not really a walk. Last year I was in Bucharest at St. Dimitrij Novi gave me the impression that he was speaking to you personally through the relics. I'm going to buy the booklet too, mainly because of those prayers at the end.

Екатерина Попова

It’s good that Patriarch Daniel directly explains that relics are not just bones, but a meeting with God through the saints. It is especially interesting that the brochure contains prayers specifically to Saint Andrew, Paraskeva and Demetrius the New - those whose relics are in our country. I'll buy it for myself, it will come in handy.

Ana Tudor

It's good that Patriarch Daniel explains exactly what "relics" means and that the pilgrimage is a search for holiness, not just a walk. The prayers at the end to Saint Parascheva and Saint Demetrius the New seem to me the most useful, especially since I was also in Iasi three summers ago. I will try to buy it from the parish bookstore.

Александар Ристески

Yes, Stephen, you made a nice point about "relics" – I was also reading the section and loved how he tied it to the psalm. Last year I was in the monastery at St. Paraskeva in Iasi with one of her daughters, so I'm glad you mentioned it too. I will buy it too, so that we can have the prayers at home.

ქეთევან კაპანაძე

Thank you Ketevan, I also like how the patriarch opens the "locks" - very simply and precisely. Last year with Friday I felt very calm, like I was at home. Which prayer did you like the most from the book?

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ნიკოლოზ წიკლაური

Thank you, Ketevan, I also like how the patriarch explains Moache - exactly and simply. I love the Friday prayer the most because it specifically asks for peace of mind. What precision do you notice in the patriarch's explanation?

Максим Воробьёв

Thank you, Ekaterina, you definitely noticed. I already have this brochure at home, the prayers to St. Andrew are especially heartfelt, I sometimes read them before fishing. Which church do you most often go to for relics?

Снежана Стојановска

Yes, Alexander, it's nice that you mentioned the trip to Iasi with my daughter — I've been to St. Petersburg twice. Paraskeva and I always have the impression of the silence there. I will also buy the book, especially because of the prayers to St. Dimitria, because we often read the troparion at home. Did you find the section on the meaning of "relics" most interesting?

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თეა აბაშიძე

Thanks Ketevan, I also like how he says that pilgrimage is like returning home. I love the Friday prayer because it directly asks for purity of heart, not something vague. What precision surprised you in the patriarch's words?

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მარიამ მამულაშვილი

Thank you Ketevan, I also like how he says that it connects us to the holiness of God. I remember Andrew's prayer in the book, where he very simply asks for protection on the road. Which one did you like?