The Bishopric of Sălaj marked 19 years since its establishment: PS Benedict, exhortation to follow the model of St. Ev. Luketranslated

The Episcopate of Sălaj marked on Sunday 19 years since its foundation with a liturgical program, at the "Ascension of the Lord" Cathedral in Zalău.

On this occasion, His Holiness Father Benedict emphasized the model provided by the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, the protector of the diocese.

"Saint Luke had a triple attribute of his personality, or better said, he was at the same time a historian, a doctor, and on top of that a painter. All these three attributes of his personality can be seen in the way he presents us the text of the Gospel", said His Eminence.

"From the lesson that the Church puts at hand today, we can benefit from clear principles for improving our spiritual life."

Truth-seeking and peer support Referring to the three sides of the ministry of the holy evangelist, the hierarch explained that his life offers concrete teachings for people, such as the search for truth.

"Truth is a value that keeps us on a normal trajectory in this life. We cannot know the complete truth, but we can seek it and this truth should be, on the one hand, a rational exercise, but also a research in a spiritual, spiritual form, as...