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PS Timotei Prahoveanul: The Mother of God remains a fervent intercessor for all and protector of the Churchtranslated

October 1, 2026 · 1 min read

"The Mother of God remains fervently praying for all and protector of the Church. Not only then in Constantinople, but she is always present with those who pray", said Thursday the Most Reverend Father Timotei Prahoveanul, Vicar Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bucharest, at the "Saint Ilie" Church - Ghencea.

His Eminence explained that the Covering of the Mother of God is one of the newer holidays dedicated to the Holy Virgin Mary.

"The first ones are related to the Assumption of the Mother of God, to the consecration of some churches dedicated to the Mother of God in Jerusalem, in Constantinople and in other places," said the Vicar Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bucharest.

Our Lady is just as present today The hierarch evoked the miracle of the celebration, which took place in 911 at the Blacherne Church in Constantinople. Saint Andrew the Fool for Christ and Epiphanius, his disciple, saw the Mother of God while she was praying and spreading the veil over the faithful.

"It was not only then that the work and help of the Most Pure Theotokos was felt in the life of cities, monasteries, emperors and their people."

At the same time, the Most Reverend Father Timotei Prahoveanul...

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