Thousands of Akathists of St. Demetrius the New are distributed in the penitentiaries of the Archdiocese of Bucharesttranslated

The blessing of St. Cuv. Dimitrie the New arrives, between July 13-14, 2026, in the penitentiaries of the Archdiocese of Bucharest, in the form of a pilgrimage with a vestment that covered the relics of the saint. Also, 7,000 akathists of the saint are distributed to persons deprived of liberty and employees in penitentiaries.

The gifts arrived on Monday in the three penitentiaries in the Capital and its surroundings: Rahova, Jilava and Jilava Hospital, and the action continues on Tuesday in Prahova county.

The coordinator of the activity, father Ciprian Ioniță, patriarchal adviser at the Social-Philanthropic Sector of the Patriarchal Administration, explained to Trinitas TV that the action takes place based on a collaboration with the National Administration of Penitentiaries.

Hope for those in delicate situations Fr. Ciprian Ioniță visits, between July 13-14, 2026, the penitentiaries in the Capital and in Prahova county, in order to distribute, in collaboration with the National Administration of Penitentiaries, 7,000 Akathistes of St. Demetrius the New. Photo: Rahova Penitentiary "We thought it would be a great joy, both for those employed and for those who are deprived of their freedom, like these days, when...