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PS Gherontie Hunedoreanu shows that working confession means cleansing the soul through repentancetranslated

July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

The Most Reverend Father Gherontie Hunedoreanul, the Vicar Bishop of Deva and Hunedoara spoke on Wednesday about the working confession, at the church of the Lupeni I Parish in Hunedoara County, on the occasion of the patron saint dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene.

Father Bishop celebrated the Holy Liturgy at the parish church dedicated to Myrrh Sunday and Saint Mary Magdalene from Lupeni.

After the Holy Liturgy, the service of the Parastas was held for Bishop Gurie Georgiu and for the founders of the church who passed on to the eternal ones.

The Reverend Father Gherontie explained that the working confession involves the cleansing of the soul through deep repentance and the change of life through good deeds.

Saint Mary Magdalene, model of confession The hierarch presented Saint Mary Magdalene as a model of pure love for God, courage and confession.

Saint Mary Magdalene was originally from Magdala, a town near the Sea of ​​Galilee. After being healed by the Savior Christ, she shared her wealth with the poor and followed the Lord, listening to His preaching in the cities of Judea and Galilee.

She stood next to the Savior's Cross, together with Mother...

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