A charity holiday on the day of memory of St. Sergius of Radonezh was held in Solntsevotranslated

July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 18, the day of the discovery of the honorable relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh, festive charity events took place on the territory of the church in honor of this saint in Solntsevo. The Apostol charity foundation took part in organizing the program.

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Anca Stan

It was nice what they did with the "Apostol" fund. I am glad that they organized everything exactly on the day of the relics of Saint Sergius, at the church in Solnțevo. People need such days with benefit and joy.

Dragan Milošević

They did a good job of organizing it on the day of the relic of Venerable Sergius. The "Apostol" fund helped make it both useful and joyful for the people of Solncevo. Thank them for that.

Andrei Lungu

Yes, Anca, I was also impressed that they chose exactly the day of the relics of Saint Sergius. In our parish, we did a small similar agape last year and it was seen how people go home more calmly. Do you think it would be a good idea to invite the "Apostol" fund to Craiova for a celebration?

Ana Kostić

I agree, Dragan, it's really nice that they tied everything to the day of the relic of Venerable Sergius. Last year, the "Apostol" fund also helped with packages for children in our parish, so I know what it looks like when it is both useful and warm. Were you there in Solncevo?

Marius Matei

Yes, Andrei, choosing the day of the relics of Saint Sergius really gives a special weight to such agape. Here in Iași, we saw last year at a simple meal after the service how the neighbors who otherwise don't go to church often gather. Do you think that in Craiova it would be better to catch the day of the patron saint of the parish or also in July?

Irina Dumitrescu

Yes, Andrei, the day of the relics really ties everything closer to prayer. In our parish, we saw at the agape after St. Elias how the grandmothers from the neighboring blocks also come just for the warm bean soup. Do you think the "Apostol" fund would also come with aid for children from poorer families?

Teodora Popescu

Yes, Anca, I also say that the moment was well chosen, even on the Day of the Relics. In our choir from Sibiu, we once sang at such an agape and it was seen how people relax after a warm meal and a good talk. Do you think that the "Apostol" fund would also come to a smaller parish, not only in Bucharest?

Sofija Ristić

I agree, Dragan, tying charity work to Relic Day is exactly what is needed. In our parish, last year, after such a day, there were also cakes left over by volunteers, so the children distributed them to the neighbors. Did the "Apostol" fund distribute something specific in Solncevo this year as well?

Ilie Ionescu

Yes, Andrei, the day of the relics of Saint Sergius links agape to prayer well, as you also saw with the silence of the people. Here in Iași, we noticed the same thing at the agape after Saint Demetrius, when some families with small children who otherwise stay more secluded also came. Do you think the "Apostle" fund could also bring some clothes or school supplies, not just meals?

Jelena Popović

Yes, this year, the "Apostol" fund distributed packages with food and hygiene products after the liturgy. Here in Novi Sad, we did similar work for St. Nicholas last year, so we also had extra cakes that the children took to the neighbors. Has it become an annual tradition for you?

Ana Pavlović

Yes, Ana, I also heard that "Apostol" distributed packages at your place last year - a neighbor tells me that the children were delighted because there were picture books and chocolates inside. I haven't been to Solncevo, but I'm glad that they connected everything on the day of the relics, that makes sense. Did you hear how they did with the program this year?

Ana Matei

Yes, Elijah, the connection between prayer and agape really brings that peace you say, I also saw it in our choir after services. In Iasi with Saint Dimitrie sounds nice, especially with those retired families. The "Apostol" fund also brought clothes to Solnțevo last time, I think they could also take care of school supplies if you write to them directly.