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The local proclamation of the Holy Olympics will take place in Farcașa Parish in Neamț Countytranslated

July 2, 2026 · 1 min read

The local proclamation of the canonization of Saint Olympia will take place on Saturday in Farcașa Parish in Neamț County.

The liturgical events dedicated to the solemn event will begin on Friday evening, starting at 17:00, when the Vigil service will be held.

The proclamation will take place at the end of Saturday's Holy Liturgy, which will be celebrated in the parish church.

Saint Olympia from Fărcașa was canonized by the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church last year, along with 15 other Romanian holy women.

The general proclamation of the canonization of the 16 holy women took place on February 6 at the Patriarchal Cathedral.

The Holy Olympiad from Fărcaşa Olimpiada Tănase was born on September 8, 1880, grew up and lived in piety, keeping with sanctity the ancestral fasts, holidays and traditions.

Although he could not read, he knew prayers, tropes and psalms by heart, having a simple but strong faith. She was an unsurpassed homemaker, raising eight children and providing them not only with food and clothing, but also with a moral education based on the fear of God and respect for fellow human beings.

Charity was one of her main virtues, receiving with…

Source: Агентство Basilica (română)  ·  Read the full story →
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