PS Varlaam Ploieșteanul donated the icon of Saint Dumitru Stăniloae to the parish of Freiburg im Breisgautranslated

His Holiness Father Varlaam Ploieșteanul, Patriarchal Vicar Bishop, gave the icon of the Holy Confessor Priest Dumitru Stăniloae to the Romanian community in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, on Sunday.

His Eminence celebrated the Holy Liturgy in the Romanian Parish "Saint Mina" in the German city, together with the parish priest Mircea Tudorache and a council of priests.

In his sermon, the hierarch highlighted the deep meaning of persistent prayer and good works, starting from the Gospel of the healing of the sick man in Capernaum.

The role of St. Dumitru Stăniloae At the end of the service, the Patriarchal Vicar Bishop evoked the personality of Lidia Stăniloae, emphasizing her contribution to Romanian cultural and church life, but also her involvement in the development of the parish in the German city.

At the same time, His Eminence spoke about the Holy Confessor Priest Dumitru Stăniloae, whom he knew personally and whose theological work he studied over the years.

The service was also attended by Dumitru Horia Ionescu, grandson of the saint and son of Lidia Stăniloae, who also received an icon of the Holy Confessor Priest Dumitru Stăniloae from His Holiness Father Varlaam...