Clerics, theologians and law specialists debated at the Sihăstria Putnei Monastery about the Christian familytranslated

Clerics, theologians and law specialists debated, between Wednesday and Thursday, at the Sihăstria Putnei Monastery, about the Christian family from a canonical, legal and pastoral perspective.

The theme of the event, "The institution of the family in the light of the holy canons, legal provisions and current ecclesiastical regulations", was chosen on the occasion of the Honorary Year 2026.

The family, the Church and contemporary realities The proceedings of the symposium were opened by a Tedeum service, celebrated in the Great Church of the Sihăstria Putnei Monastery. The message of the Archbishop Calinic of Suceava and Rădăuţi was transmitted by father Constantin-Ciprian Blaga, cultural advisor of the diocese.

"Glorify the Triune God, Who thought of the family consisting of a man (Adam) and a woman (Eve), whom the Savior Jesus Christ blessed and sanctified in the Holy Spirit. Do not disregard the family, the first and most important divine-human institution, through which you are called to creative cooperation with the Creator of all", His Eminence conveyed.

During the scientific sessions, topics related to marriage and weddings, responsibility...