PS Visarion at the dedication of a church in Babadag: Saint Martyr Demetrius urges us to keep the faithtranslated

"The Holy Martyr Dimitrie exhorts us to preserve the faith, defend it and to do good evangelical deeds," said Bishop Visarion of Tulcea on Monday, at the dedication of the "Saint Great Martyr Dimitrie, Fountain of Mir" Church in Babadag, Tulcea county.

His Eminence highlighted the example of faith of Saint Demetrius and the honor he enjoys throughout the Christian world. The hierarch described the patron saint of the church as "a saint who enjoys a special reverence throughout Christendom".

The Bishop of Tulcea emphasized that following the example of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius implies not only preserving and defending the faith, but also fulfilling good deeds, "in such a way that we also show that we are disciples of our Savior, Jesus Christ".

The hierarch also mentioned the history of the city of Babadag, showing that it is a settlement "where Romanians and other neighboring peoples have lived over time, in peace and quiet".

At the same time, Bishop Visarion highlighted the importance of the churches of Babadag for the spiritual life of the believers, who participate in the services performed on Sundays and holidays.

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