How the Church's philanthropic work can be developed: Diocesan Councilors met in Bacăutranslated

The advisors of the social-philanthropic sectors of the Romanian Patriarchate and the members of the "Philanthropy" Federation met on Thursday in Bacău to analyze the social activity of the Church and the possibilities of supporting vulnerable people.

The Most Reverend Father Joachim, Archbishop of Roman and Bacău, and the Most Reverend Father Teofil Trotusanul, Vicar Bishop of the Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău participated in the meeting.

The dialogue brought attention to the development of the social work of the Church and the identification of concrete answers to the challenges of contemporary society.

Support for neighbors His Holiness Father Joachim urged the participants to continue the activities of supporting the neighbor, highlighting the importance of the spiritual dimension of philanthropy.

"Continue to do what you are doing, especially since you are the representatives of the dioceses that carry out this work. We have shown you a part of what we do, but I always say that God must recognize Himself in what we do," said the Archbishop of Roman and Bacău.

Father Ciprian-Ion Ioniță, patriarchal adviser and president of the "Filanthropy" Federation,...