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The model families from Dărmanesti received diplomas of honor from Archbishop Joachimtranslated

October 20, 2026 · 1 min read

At the meeting of priests from the pastoral circle of Dărmănești, Bacău, 83 model families from the community received anniversary diplomas from Archbishop Joachim of Romanului and Bacău. The demonstration took place on Sunday at the Plopu-Păgubeni Parish, which celebrated its patron saint.

Among them were exemplary couples who exceeded half a century of blessed marriage, completing over 50 years of married life, even 68 years of marriage, lived in fidelity and mutual respect, but also large families who received the courage and gift to raise many children in the spirit of Christian values.

The anniversary diplomas were handed out by the archpriest of Moinești, father Costel Mareș, who highlighted the need for such models for contemporary society.

"We awarded, on the one hand, sacrificial families with many children, who, despite the mirage of comfort in today's society, raise their babies in faith. On the other hand, we gave diplomas of worthiness to model spouses who have completed over 50, 60 or even 68 years of marriage through the Sacrament of Marriage".

"Although we live in a world where hate often tries to seep in, we must remember that only…

Source: Агентство Basilica (română)  ·  Read the full story →
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