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The "Saint Dimitrie" Church in Baia Mare honored its spiritual protector: the place could be sanctified next yeartranslated

October 27, 2026 · 1 min read

"Saint Dimitrie" Church in Baia Mare celebrated its patron saint on Monday. The Holy Liturgy was officiated by His Holiness Father Iustin, the Bishop of Maramureș and Sătmar, who announced that the place of worship, under construction for 30 years, could be consecrated next year.

His Eminence appreciated the works carried out in recent years at the place of worship, highlighting the involvement of priests and believers in its construction.

"Let us show appreciation for their work" The parish was established in 1996, when the foundation stone of the church was laid by the worthy Archbishop Iustinian. The works continued under the guidance of priest Augustin Onea, the founder of the church, who coordinated the construction until the roof was completed.

Since 2019, the works have been continued by the parish priest Virgil Jicărean, diocesan adviser for heritage, church painting and painting restoration. During this period, the interior of the church was painted and the plasterboard was made.

"The church is placed under the protection of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius, that's why we come every year to make them happy and to strengthen the believers, to...

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