The relics of Saint Pious Parascheva were resettled in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Iași: Every step was an efforttranslated

The celebration of St. Parascheva in Iași ended on Thursday evening with the relocation of the reliquary with the pious relics of the saint in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Iași. The ceremony was led by Vicar Bishop Nichifor Botoșaneanul of the Archdiocese of Iasi, who highlighted the patience of the pilgrims.

His Holiness Father Dimitrie, Metropolitan of France and Exarch of Europe within the Ecumenical Patriarchate was also present at this moment.

At the same time, the relics of St. Venerable Paisie were returned to the Sihăstria Monastery.

During the eight days of events dedicated to the celebration, more than 220,000 people worshiped the relics of Saints Parascheva from Iasi and Paisie from Sihăstria.

A testimony of faith His Holiness Father Nichifor Botoșanean spoke a word of gratitude for all those who participated in the celebration of the Patron Saint of Moldova.

"We are happy that this thought of ours of honor, this thought of ours of thanksgiving, was successfully fulfilled, multiplied by tens and even hundreds of thousands of people, who, touching Saint Parascheva and Saint Paisia, brought their offering of thanksgiving, of sacrifice, because every step was an effort and a testimony of...