The church of the Hurezi hospital received its founder, St. Maria Brâncoveanu, as its patrontranslated

The restored church of the Hurezi Monastery hospital in Vâlcea county was re-consecrated on Sunday by Metropolitan Irineu of Oltenia together with Archbishop Varsanufie of Râmnic and Bishop Nicodim of Severin and Strehaia. The place of worship received its protector and its founder, St. Maria Brâncoveanu.

The moment marked the 230th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of the hospital, as well as the year in which the proclamation of the canonization of Holy Lady Maria Brâncoveanu took place.

God is with us On Sunday, October 18, 2026, three hierarchs consecrated the hospital church of the Hurezi Monastery. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Râmnicului After the consecration of the Altar Table, the restored painting and the icons on the altarpiece, the hierarchs officiated the Holy Liturgy at the exterior altar near the hospital church, where Metropolitan Irineu delivered the teaching word about the Resurrection of the widow's son from Nain.

"There are many circumstances in our life when we realize that God is with us, supports us and protects us," said His Eminence. "When we call Him, He is present in us and in our lives, because He made us, He built us, and because...