We find solace in the Church: the President of the Neamț County Council visited the Sihla Monastery and the cave of St. Cuv. Theodoratranslated

"In the church we often find solace in difficult times and here we also experience the great joys of the family," said Daniel Vasilića Harpa, President of the Neamt County Council, on Wednesday, after visiting the Sihla Monastery and the cave of St. Cuv. Theodora.

"I also went up to the cave of Saint Teodora. It is a place dear to me, where I find peace and feel closer to God. From here I leave spiritually strengthened, with gratitude for what I have and with confidence for what I have to do," the official also wrote on Facebook.

Daniel Vasilića Harpa had Arhim as his guide. Pahomie Catană, the abbot of the holy settlement, who also presented him with the status of the works on the new church site, placed under the protection of St. Cuv. Teodora from Sihla.

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Photo credit: Facebook / Daniel Vasilića Harpa