Archbishop Cassian consecrated the church in the village where Saint Constantin Sârbu grew uptranslated

His Eminence Father Casian, Archbishop of Lower Danube, consecrated on Monday the church in Smârdan, Galați county, where the Holy Martyr Constantin Sârbu spent part of his childhood.

The consecration service of the church dedicated to "Saints Archangels Michael and Gabriel" was preceded by a procession with the reliquary icon containing a fragment of the relics of Saint Constantine Sârbu and the reading of his Akathist.

After the consecration, the place of worship received the dedication of the holy martyr priest canonized in 2024 by the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church.

A strong pillar IPS Casian consecrating the Holy Mass of the church in the locality where St. Constantin Sârbu grew up. Photo credit: Facebook / Lower Danube Archdiocese His Holiness Father Cassian highlighted the significance of placing the relics of Saint Constantine Sârbu in the Holy Table.

"His placement in the holy altar today becomes a strong pillar for the crowds of children who at this moment surrounded the altar and kissed, through the particle of his holy relics, the teacher who from now on will watch over them in Smârdan not only book learning, but above all faith, hospitality and...