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PS Timotei Prahoveanul consecrated the "St. Nicholas" Church in Tunaritranslated

October 3, 2026 · 1 min read

Vicar Bishop Timotei Prahoveanul of the Archdiocese of Bucharest consecrated the "St. Nicholas" Church in Tunari, Ilfov on Saturday. The hierarch emphasized the importance of the place of worship for the community.

His Eminence explained what the true treasure of a Christian means: "Nothing that could preoccupy and deceive any of us is more important than the Kingdom of Heaven."

The vicar bishop highlighted the priceless value of the human soul, emphasizing the necessity of faith.

"We are told that if one gains the whole world, if one loses one's soul, it is of no use. In comparison to one's soul, buildings pale, but still from another perspective or another look, the church is a place of great importance and a treasure. It may be that one day this church will also become a treasure through the richness of its beauty, through painting, through other things, through architecture, although everything has its limits."

A day of great celebration The vicar bishop of the Archdiocese of Bucharest recalled some moments during the construction of the place of worship.

"For the church we are in, it is a day of great celebration. Days of...

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