The Philanthropy Federation offered free ophthalmological consultations for 100 elderly people from Alba Countytranslated

The Philanthropy Federation of the Romanian Patriarchate offered free ophthalmological consultations for 100 elderly people from Hopârta and Fărău localities, Alba county, as part of the "Help an old man smile" campaign.

Consultations were offered to elderly people from rural areas, for whom access to specialized medical services often involves travel to cities and additional expenses.

Father Ioan Bogdan, dean of Aiud, emphasized the importance of supporting the elderly and the responsibility the community has towards them.

"Behind every old man there is a lifetime of suffering, needs, sacrifices. And what we owe them is not only respect, but also gratitude and concrete care towards them," the archpriest told Trinitas TV.

Caring for parents and grandparents The archdeacon of Aiud highlighted the educational dimension of the initiative, showing that respect and care for the elderly must be cultivated among the new generations.

"We have to show children and young people that caring for parents and grandparents, responsibility for those in pain, are not outdated values,...