His Grace Bishop Andrei Officiates the Holy and Divine Liturgy at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Dearborn Heights, Michigan

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI — With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel, on Sunday, August 16, 2026, the 11th Sunday after Pentecost, when the Orthodox Church also commemorates the Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs, His Grace Bishop Andrei of Cleveland officiated the Holy and Divine Liturgy at Sts. Peter and Paul Romanian Orthodox Church in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

Assisting His Grace were V. Rev. Fr. Horațiu Bălănean, the parish priest, and V. Rev. Protopresbyter Romey Rosco, assistant priest.

In his homily, His Grace reflected on the Gospel reading for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost, the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:23–35). He spoke about the importance of forgiveness and mercy in the Christian life, emphasizing that, just as we receive God’s mercy and forgiveness, we are called to extend the same forgiveness to those around us.

The celebration also coincided with the commemoration of the Holy Brâncoveanu Martyrs: Saint Constantin Brâncoveanu, Prince of Wallachia, his four sons — Constantin, Ștefan, Radu, and Matei — and his counselor Ianache Văcărescu, who gave their lives rather than renounce the Orthodox faith.

Following the Holy and Divine Liturgy,…