IPS Laurentiu, grateful on his 79th birthday: These moments are left to give thanks to Godtranslated

Metropolitan Laurentiu of Transylvania celebrated his 79th birthday on Monday, on which occasion he expressed his gratitude: "These anniversary moments are increasingly difficult to bear, but they are left to give thanks to God for the past."

"In our soul there is this state, first of all giving thanks to God, then being thankful for all those around us with whom we live and work together", said His Eminence.

The anniversary moment began with the celebration of the Tedeum service at the chapel of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology "Saint Andrei Şaguna" in Sibiu.

The Metropolitan of Transylvania showed that the achievements of these years were a help from God and from the people: "All we managed to do was God's blessing and working together".

"Going over all the trials, troubles and hardships of life, let us have this state of inner peace."

Continuation of the service of St. Andrei Șaguna For his part, Father Cristian Vaida, metropolitan vicar and teaching staff of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology "Saint Andrei Şaguna" in Sibiu, highlighted the significance of the anniversary for the diocese.

"At a…