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IPS Joachim on St. Mary Magdalene: She remained for the Christian woman an example of courage and confession of faithtranslated

July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

"She has remained for the Christian woman of all times an example of courage and confession of the deepest faith," Archbishop Joachim of Roman and Bacău emphasized, on Wednesday, about Saint Mary Magdalene.

His Eminence officiated the Holy Liturgy at the Metocul Bacău "Coverage of the Mother of God" from Valea Budului, also known as the "Meteora of Bacău".

The service was attended by numerous clergy and believers, as well as beneficiaries of the socialization centers of the Roman and Bacau Archdiocese.

The pattern of smelly women The archbishop of Roman and Bacău showed that the Myronos women stayed by Christ's side in the most difficult moments, proving steadfast faith and sacrificial love, for which they became "the first witnesses of the Resurrection and apostles of the apostles".

"Mary Magdalene and the Mother of God Mary, along with the other fragrant women, were the ones who went to the tomb regardless of the consequences that could arise from it," said His Eminence.

The Most Reverend Father Joachim showed that the example of Saint Mary Magdalene and the other fragrant women remains current in a world...

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Антон Зайцев
Mary Magdalene truly showed how faith holds a person when everyone around has fled. It’s interesting that Bishop Joachim served in Vale Budului, in this “Meteora Bacaului” - a quiet place, and it’s good to think about it there. Here in New York on Easter, too, women are the first to run to the Shroud, like those myrrh-bearers.
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Николай Соловьёв
Yes, Anton, Magdalene’s faith really did not waver when the apostles fled. In Kazan, on Easter, too, women are often the first to stand at the Shroud, even in a cold church. And I was in Vale Budului a couple of years ago - the place is really calm, like Meteora, good for such reflections.
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