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PS Timotei Prahoveanul blessed the restoration works at the "Saint Dumitru" Church in Ploieștitranslated

November 2, 2026 · 1 min read

The Most Reverend Father Timotei Prahoveanul, the Vicar Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bucharest, blessed on Sunday the restoration and redevelopment works carried out at the "St. Dumitru" Church in Ploiești, Prahova County.

Following the works, in addition to the restoration of the exterior of the church and the restoration of the roof, the parish annexes were transformed into spaces intended for community activities: a mortuary chapel, a protocol room, a parish office and a library.

These facilities will allow the parish to develop its religious and community activities, offering the faithful better conditions for the conduct of parish life.

The importance of charity The vicar bishop explained the meanings of the parable of the merciless rich man and the poor Lazarus, highlighting the importance of charity and responsibility towards those in need.

"Even if we don't live in residences like those of old and don't use the most exotic and expensive sofas, each of us has the possibility, after a more or less abundant meal, or even during it, to offer someone else a piece of bread."

"However, the great Fathers of the Church tell us that not...

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