Archbishop Calinic of Arges and Muscel consecrated a 23-meter cross on a hill under the Iezer-Păpușa Massiftranslated

On Sunday, before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Archbishop Calinic of Arges and Muscel consecrated a 23-meter-high cross built on Ciuha Hill in Voinești, commune Lerești. The imposing cross, situated at the summit near the foothills of the Iezer-Păpușa Mountains, becomes thus a landmark for the region of Muscel.

"This day, this monument offers an breathtaking 360-degree view over Lerești, Voinești, Câmpulung, and the peaks of Mateiașului, while at night, the modern automated lighting system transforms it into a luminous spiritual beacon visible for tens of kilometers," local authorities representatives reported on Facebook.

"It is a magnificent tribute to both soldiers and civilians who have given their lives for our freedom."

Archbishop Calinic of Arges and Muscel consecrated on Sunday, September 13, 2026, a 23-meter cross at the foothills of the Iezer-Păpușa Massif, within the territory of the Arges commune Lerești. Photo: Cristian Gheorghe The large presence of locals demonstrates that unity, beauty, and faith remain the unshakable pillars of this community of farmers, having been transmitted to the representatives of the commune of Lerești.

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