The relics of St. Paisius from Sihăstria arrived at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Iasitranslated

The relics of St. Paisie from Sihăstria arrived on Wednesday evening at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Iași, where they were placed for veneration alongside those of St. Cuv. Paraskeva.

His Holiness Father Nichifor Botoșaneanul, Vicar Bishop of the Archdiocese of Iasi, welcomed the holy relics and officiated a short prayer inside the cathedral.

The prayer that is done in the land of Moldova gathers believers from all over the country in Iași, as in a capital of spirituality, His Eminence said.

"They are gathering because, really, these days, Iași is a capital of prayer, gathering believers from everywhere through the celebration of Saint Parascheva, and today we begin the celebration and commemoration of her and at the same time we bring together, praying, along with the other saints who protect the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Saint Paisius from Sihăstria," said the hierarch.

Supporters in times of persecution  The relics of St. Paisius from Sihăstria arrived on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Iasi. Photo credit: Doxologia.ro / Rev. Silviu Cluci The two saints whose relics are placed for veneration were support during the atheistic communism, recalled the father...