Joy, Prayer, and Tradition: The Feast of the Saint and the Romanian Festival in Columbia, South Carolinatranslated

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Romanian community in Colombia experienced moments of spiritual joy and celebration on the occasion of the "St. Luke the Evangelist" Mission Church and the Romanian Festival.

It was a blessed day, in which we all gathered to experience the joy of service and common prayer, thanking God for all the gifts poured out on our community. After the uplifting moments of the Holy Service, the celebration continued in an atmosphere full of good cheer, traditional dishes and fraternal fellowship.

The soul of these days of celebration were our children and young people. During the educational-religious program, the little ones moved us all by enthusiastically reciting poems dedicated to Saint Luke the Evangelist, both in Romanian and in English. The elders prepared a profound and educational moment, reading and sharing with us the lives of the 16 Romanian Saints canonized in 2026.

On stage, through popular dances prepared with great enthusiasm and dedication, the children and young people of the Mission brought to life the ancestral costumes and tradition, combining dynamism and joy with perfect skill...