Romanian priest and wife mark diamond wedding anniversary at cathedral in Quebec

The Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada, hosted a special tribute last Sunday to an inspiring family: Archpriest Emeritus Mircea Panciuk and his wife, Ileana, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in the presence of Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada.

Following the Divine Liturgy, Bishop Ioan Casian celebrated a Te Deum, a service of thanksgiving to God for His blessings.

The anniversary celebration highlighted the importance of faith, steadfastness and service in Christian family life.

On this occasion, Bishop Ioan Casian presented the couple with distinctions awarded by His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on the bishop’s recommendation.

Honours for an exceptional family Fr. Mircea Panciuk received the Faith and Communion Order in recognition of his outstanding work in defending and serving the Orthodox Christian faith, as well as his contribution to promoting the unity and public standing of the Romanian Orthodox Church nationally and internationally.

Presbytera Ileana Panciuk received the Orans Mother of God Order in recognition of her exceptional service to the Orthodox faith and her contribution to promoting Christian values.

The distinction…