The first day of the procession with the relics of Saint John the New in Suceava county: The crucifix reached several communities of the diocesetranslated

The reliquary with the relics of the Holy Great Martyr John the New from Suceava was carried in procession on Monday through several communities of the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuţi.

The faithful welcomed the holy relics in churches, monasteries and medical facilities on the first day of the manifestation. The action is organized for the seventh consecutive year.

"We are glad that, this year, Saint John the New in Suceava has made us worthy to spend with his holy relics through the entire diocese which is protected by him," said father Dimitrie Horga, diocesan advisor to the Cemetery and Funeral Monuments Sector of the diocese.

Prayers for the clergy and the faithful The procession started at the "Saint John the New from Suceava" Monastery in the county seat. The first stops took place in Ipotești, Bosanci and Bunești.

In the city of Fălticeni, the casket was taken to the Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God, then to the Municipal Hospital, where prayers were offered for patients and medical staff. The route included the Buciumeni and Câmârzani Monasteries, where the Akathist of Saint John the New was read.

At the same time, the itinerary of the procession also included a stop...