The community from the native village joined Bishop Veniamin, who commemorated his parents after the body moved to the Lordtranslated

Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia stopped on Tuesday in his native village, Puhoi, in the Ialoveni district of the Republic of Moldova, where he prayed for the repose of the souls of his parents, Father Ioan and priestess Evdochia.

The Hierarch officiated the Holy Liturgy and the service of the Parastas in the "Saint Hierarch Nicolae" Parish Church, together with a council that was attended by clerics from the Cahul Diocesan Center and from the parishes and monasteries within the diocese.

Many believers from the community participated in the prayers: family members and friends and spiritual sons of those mentioned, who raised prayers for the repose of their souls.

Reverend Father Veniamin evoked with deep gratitude the bright faces of his parents, showing that their whole life was a testimony of love for God and for neighbor.

Honoring the sleeping is accomplished through prayer The hierarch highlighted the dedication with which the two served the Church, the steadfastness of faith and the sacrifice with which they fulfilled their vocation, leaving behind a special spiritual legacy and blessed memories in the hearts of all who knew them.