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Those who follow the Lord will never remain in the dark, said PS Timotei Prahoveanultranslated

October 18, 2026 · 1 min read

"Those who follow the Lord will never remain in the dark", emphasized the Most Reverend Father Timotei Prahoveanul, Vicar Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bucharest, in the sermon delivered on Sunday at the exterior altar of the Patriarchal Cathedral.

The hierarch explained the significance of the Gospel of the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, which recounts the miracle of the resurrection of the son of the widow of Nain. His Eminence highlighted that this miracle reveals the Savior's power over death and offers believers the hope of eternal life.

Referring to the pain of the woman who had lost her only son, the Vicar Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bucharest emphasized that the Savior came to meet her, without her asking for His help.

"Indescribable was the joy of that mother and indescribable is the hope of those who believe in the Resurrection", stressed PS Timotei Prahoveanul.

Death did not have the last word The faithful participated in the service celebrated at the exterior alter of the Patriarchal Cathedral. 18.10.2026. Photo credit: Ziarul Lumina / Mihnea Păduraru The vicar bishop also mentioned the other two resurrections performed by the Savior and reported in the Holy Gospels: the resurrection of Jairus' daughter and the...

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