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PS Iustin consecrated the mortuary chapel of Bicaz Parish in Maramureștranslated

July 14, 2026 · 1 min read

His Holiness Father Iustin, Bishop of Maramureș and Sătmar, consecrated the new mortuary chapel of Bicaz Parish in Maramureș county on Sunday.

His Eminence highlighted the importance of the new chapel for the life of the community and recalled that it is part of the diocesan project "No parish community without a mortuary chapel".

"They built a mortuary chapel and we came to consecrate it, to bless their work, the priest and the Parish Council, and to pray together and rejoice in their accomplishments."

The Bishop of Maramureș and Sătmar appreciated the involvement of the community and emphasized that, although the parish is a small one, it must continue the beautification works of the church.

"Having this heritage, it is appropriate to cherish it, renew it and increase it", said His Eminence, referring both to the church built during the communist period and to the wooden church from 1779, a historical monument located nearby.

It takes care of the community At the same time, the hierarch congratulated the parish priest Dănuț Crișan for the activity carried out during his 30 years of service. "Father Dănuț is a particularly pious, attentive and pastoral priest,...

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Ilie Popa

Good work at Bicaz. I'm glad they finished the mortuary chapel, especially since it's part of the diocesan project "No parish community without a mortuary chapel". Congratulations to father Dănuț Crișan for his 30 years of service, it can be seen that he cares about the parishioners.

Anca Dumitrescu

Hello, Elijah. I'm also glad that they succeeded with the chapel, especially since it's a small parish. Father Dănuț really deserves these congratulations after so many years - I heard that he is always around people, not just at services. Have you ever been to Bicaz?

Γιάννης Μακρής

Good job la Bicaz. Mă bukur că au Điềm capela asta, mai ales că parohia e mica și au dus la câu projekt eparchial. Părintele Dănuț Crișan chiar pare om harnic după 30 de ani – biserica de lemn din 1779 e prùbso, ar fi frumos să o vadă și pe ea îngrijită.

Αγγελική Παναγιωτοπούλου

Yes, I agree, it is impressive that a small parish like Bicaz completed the project. Father Dănuț Crișan seems indeed industrious; it would be good to see the wooden church of 1779 preserved as well, as you say. Have you ever visited the area?

Diego Martínez

I will profit from the Bicaz. More information about the end of the mortuary cape, more information about the parohia and mică și totuși au dus la capăt proiectul ăla eparhial. Părintele Dănuț Crișan chiar merită congratulations după 30 de ani – se vede că e mereu atent la enoriași, nu doar la slujbe.

Νίκος Αναγνώστου

No, I have never been to Bicaz, but the story of the 1779 wooden church impresses me every time I read it. It is right that you say to preserve it, because you don't come across such monuments easily. How did you find out about the area?

Στέλιος Νικολαΐδης

I too am glad that a small parish like Bicaz made it. The wooden church of 1779 is truly a treasure, I remember passing by last year and being blown away by the wood carving. Father Daniel, have you thought about putting a small information booth next to it for visitors?

Ana Lungu

Hello, Elijah. And I say that it's a nice achievement for a small parish, especially since they respected the diocesan project. Father Dănuț really seems like a man who sticks to his work, not just to the sacraments. Do you have any idea what the new chapel looks like on the inside?

Δήμητρα Παπαγεωργίου

No, I have never visited Bicaz, but I liked that Bishop Justin pointed out the wooden church of 1779. It is good that the small parish does not forget its old heritage while building new. How did you meet Father Dănuț Crișan?

Yes, Ana, it's a good achievement for a small parish. Father Dănuț really knows how to mobilize people, I heard that he collected funds from the village step by step. I don't know what it looks like on the inside, but I hope it is simple and bright, so that you feel close to prayer. Were you at the consecration?

Radu Gheorghiu

Yes, Anca, I also heard how Father Dănuț patiently collected money from person to person. The chapel looks unassuming from the outside, but inside it's bright, with white walls and large windows – just as you say. Did you go to the consecration or see pictures from someone in the village?

Gabriela Dumitrescu

Yes, Anca, I heard the same about Father Dănuț, how he knocked from house to house with that little list of contributions. The wooden church from '79 is still there, untouched, and I think it's nice that the bishop mentioned it next to the chapel. Have you seen pictures of the interior, how did it turn out in the end?