Father Metropolitan Irineu was awarded the title of Honorary Member of the National Association of Reserve and Retired Military Cadres - Dolj "Mihai Viteazul" County Branchtranslated

On the occasion of the celebration of the Romanian Army Day, His Eminence Father Dr. Irineu, Archbishop of Craiova and Metropolitan of Oltenia, participated on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Craiova Military Circle, in the symposium dedicated to this special moment.

The event was an opportunity to evoke the sacrifice of the forefathers, the heroism of those who defended the freedom and dignity of the country, as well as the values ​​that define the identity and spirit of the Romanian Army: faith, patriotism, honor, discipline and devotion to the country. During the events, Father Metropolitan Irineu was awarded the title of Honorary Member of the National Association of Reserve and Retired Military Cadres - Dolj "Mihai Viteazul" County Branch, by the president of the branch, major-general in reserve Ion Pâlșoiu, as a sign of appreciation and gratitude for his closeness to the military and for supporting the values of faith, patriotism and respect for heroes the Romanian nation.

"It is a special day this holiday. Army Day is a national holiday, when the whole nation celebrates a very and very special day. I want to emphasize that the history...