Romanian Orthodox Diocese opens rehabilitation centre for 132 children with disabilities

The Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Sălaj inaugurated a rehabilitation centre for children with disabilities in Șimleu Silvaniei, Sălaj County, Romania, on Monday. The centre is dedicated to St Maria Brâncoveanu.

In the presence of centre staff, representatives of county and local authorities, and those involved in implementing the project, His Grace Bishop Benedict of Sălaj celebrated a blessing service and delivered an address.

“We need centres where not necessarily every problem is solved. We must be honest: not every problem can be solved. But love can heal a great deal. Love can honour another person in such a way that their dignity is restored or, at the very least, they find a sense of purpose in this world,” the bishop said .

“Because a sense of purpose does not necessarily come from social status or financial resources. It comes from knowing that you are loved, knowing that someone looks upon you with affection and knowing that someone values you deeply.”

Leaving no one behind The Mayor of Șimleu Silvaniei, Mihai Cristian Lazăr, congratulated the team on behalf of the local authorities.

“One of our most important responsibilities, ultimately, is to ensure that…