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The Agape Festival brings to Văratec spiritual conferences, workshops for families and activities in naturetranslated

July 17, 2026 · 1 min read

The first edition of the "Agape" Festival will take place between July 24-26, in the Văratec-Agapia area of Neamț county, with activities dedicated to faith, tradition and family.

The program will include spiritual conferences, workshops for children and adults, hikes, a fair with local products and meetings with local people.

The event will take place in the courtyard of the Văratec Forest Bypass, near Padurea de Argint.

Lectures and recitals On the first day of the festival, there will be an Agape picnic at Pădurea de Argint, followed by a meeting with people from the Agapia commune and a spiritual dialogue with Archim. Galaction Dominte, abbot of the Botoș Monastery.

On Saturday, July 25, the program will include creative workshops for children and adults: the "Contemporary Challenges" conference, held by Fr. Pimen Vlad from Holy Mount Athos, and a recital of skills and traditional music held by the singer Paula Hriscu.

On Sunday, the Holy Liturgy will be celebrated at Văratec Monastery. After the service, there will be the launch of the volume "Three days in heaven - Yes, I was contemporary with the saints!", signed by Rev. Neculai Cojocariu, the parish priest of the Church "Holy Apostles Peter and Paul" in Borca, Neamț county.…

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