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Rev. Viorel Sava, on the eve of the consecration of the church in Texas: God changes the vocation of each one of ustranslated

November 15, 2026 · 1 min read

"God, in a surprising way, changes the vocation of each one of us", emphasized Father Viorel Sava on Saturday at the "Sfânta Maria" Parish in Cedar Park, Texas, on the eve of the consecration of the place of worship.

The Holy Liturgy was officiated by the Most Reverend Father Ioan Casian, the Bishop of Canada, together with a council of priests. The liturgical responses were given by the "Anastasios" Psalm Choir from Cluj-Napoca, directed by neurosurgeon Iustinian Ioachim Simion.

Father Viorel Sava, professor at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology "St. Dumitru Stăniloae" in Iasi, highlighted the connection between the building of a place of worship and the spiritual transformation of the faithful.

Starting from the change of destination of the place on which the church was built, the priest emphasized the work of God in the life of each person.

"What does it mean to change the house or the place where we live?" asked the cleric, urging the faithful to transform the space in which they live into a place of encounter with God, through prayer and the renewal of daily life.

Faith, medicine and peace of mind The events dedicated to the sanctification of the church continued on Saturday evening with the Vespers service...

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