Prayer, solidarity and documentary film: How theological master's students celebrated Saint Nectariustranslated

The students of the "Christian Spirituality and Healthy Life" master's program of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest celebrated their spiritual patron, the Holy Hierarch Nectarie, at the chapel of the Otopeni Residence Senior Center in the Affinity network on Monday.

The Holy Liturgy was officiated by archim. Dionisie Constantin, patriarchal adviser and coordinator of the workshops of the Biblical and Orthodox Mission Institute.

The celebration also marked the first dedication of the place of worship since its consecration, bringing together students, teachers, employees and beneficiaries of the center.

Saint Nectarius, honored by the theological masters Fr. Dionise Constantin highlighted the life of Saint Nectarius, as a model of steadfastness in faith and quick helper for those in suffering.

"He who himself experienced physical suffering is honored today by the entire Orthodox Church as one of the great holy healers, and through his intercession many believers have testified to receiving help and healing from God," explained the patriarchal adviser.

"The life of Saint Nectarius thus reveals to us a profound spiritual truth, namely, holiness does not...