The cathedral in Sighetu Marmației celebrated its patron saint: A very passionate church, says Bishop Iustintranslated

The "Saints Archangels Michael and Gabriel" church, known as the Sighetu Marmației Cathedral, celebrated its patron saint on Sunday. On this occasion, Bishop Iustin of Maramureș and Sătmar officiated the Holy Liturgy.

The hierarch evoked the charged history of the place of worship, which he called "a very passionate church".

"The church, which is, properly speaking, the city's cathedral, began in 1985 and lasted almost a quarter of a century. In 1998, it was consecrated by the worthy of remembrance, the Patriarch Teoctist of Romania, at the invitation of the Most Reverend Father Justinian, worthy of remembrance, since 10 years have passed since his passing to the Lord," said His Eminence.

The hierarch emphasized the contribution of father Mihai Oprișanu, former dean of Sighet, to the construction of the place of worship: "He ended his activity 20 years ago, leaving us this heritage, the cathedral, where we come with joy every time".

"Everything will be done, since today's generation of priests, without giving too harsh and many new provisions, on their own initiative, together with the parish councils and the faithful, do their duty for the glory of God and the good of our Church", he also said...