Patriarch Daniel: Sport, an Essential Component in the Integral Formation of Children and Youthtranslated

Preferite Father Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, transmitted a message on Monday, on the occasion of the celebration of the premiere of the winners of the annual thematic contest organized within the framework of the national project Youth Activity Center Sf. Ilie Tesvitean.

In the message transmitted at the ceremony hosted by the Patriarchal Palace, His Beatitude emphasizes that "this contest represents a concrete way in which the Church supports sport among children and youth, as part of their integral formation."

"Sport offers discipline for the body, educates willpower, and cultivates teamwork, perseverance, and patience. These virtues prepare children not only for Christian life in the community, but also for adult life in society," states Patriarch of Romania.

Full text:

Sport, an Essential Component in the Integral Formation of Children and Youth Today, we have the joy of welcoming the winners of the thematic contest "Fairplay and Communion: Family, My First Team," which was held from July to September 2026 in the 117 socio-educational centers within the framework of the national project Youth Activity Center Sf. Ilie Tesvitean...