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Bishop's blessing in the Motoci locality in Protoieria Craiova Nordtranslated

September 25, 2026 · 1 min read

On the 24th of September, His Eminence Father Dr. Irineu, Archbishop of Craiova and Metropolitan of Oltenia, performed the consecration service of the triplets from Motoci parish, Protoieria Craiova Nord, surrounded by a council of priests and deacons, of which we remember the Counselor Fathers: Gabriel Deaconu and Petre Boroata, the Archpriest Fathers: Emilian Cimpoeru and Aurel Gușețelu and father Emilian Păunescu, the parish priest of the church dedicated to "Saint Pious Parascheva" in the locality. Also, the priests from the neighboring towns and the faithful of the parish took part in the blessing of the triplets.

In the sermon, Father Metropolitan Irineu spoke about the significance of the Holy Cross and the Sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ on the Cross: "Today, we consecrate this trinity which has a great role in the lives of all believers, of those who will pass in front of the church, who will have before their eyes both the Holy Church and this Holy Cross.

The Holy Cross is savior from all the temptations of the evil one. Christ gave this power to the cross, so that it would be power and grace for us. The cross reminds us of His Holy Passion, of the way he...

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Isabelle Martin

Crucea aceea din Motoci arată bine, cu locul e chiar lângă biserică. Părintele Irineu a spus clar că ne apără de ispite și ne aduce amiinte de Patimile Domnului, lucru de care avem nevoie zilnic. Mulțumesc pentru slujba asta, o să mă rog și eu seara pentru parohia din Motoci.

Nathalie Bernard

Yes, the troiță is well placed right next to the church, you can see it straight away when you arrive. What Metropolitan Irineu says about protection against temptations makes me think of my old wooden cross in the garden, which I look at every morning while watering the flowers. So pray also for Father Emilian Păunescu, he seems like a discreet and serious man.

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თამარ დოლიძე

Troița din Motoci shows bine puesa chiar near biserică, asa cum zice și Isabelle. Cuvintele Mitropolitului Irineu despre cruce ca defense de ispite mi-au left în minte, mai ales când treci pe near ea daily. O să pomenesc seara și parohia lor la prăgăți.

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დავით ბერიძე

Yes, Tamar, the cross really goes well with the church. Metropolitan Irineu's words are also memorable for me - I often remember Motochi Parish in my evening prayer. How often do you have to go there?

თამარ წიკლაური

Yes, David, the cross is really beautiful in front of the church, especially in the evening light. The words of Metropolitan Irenaeus also remained in my memory, especially what he said about the power of the cross. Do you often have to go to Motochi?

თეა აბაშიძე

Yes, Tamar, the cross really shines especially beautifully in the evening light. I was also in Motochi yesterday and I really noticed how the light changes on it. When was the last time you were there?