St. Mc. Sofia protects a children's settlement in Cornești, Cluj county: She brings volunteers and opens doors for their worktranslated

St. Mc. Sofia and her daughters, St. Mc. Pistis, Elpis and Agapi protect a children's settlement built by the Cornești Parish in Cluj County.

The community recently honored its patrons, from whom it expects help in obtaining all the necessary authorizations for licensing services.

The consecration liturgy was officiated by Archim. Natanael Zanfirache, delegate of Metropolitan Andrei of Cluj, Maramureș and Sălaj.

The charm of the settlement The parish choir dressed in folk costumes, Thursday, September 17, 2026, by the patron saint of the social establishment. Photo: Cornesti Parish

The day began and ended with a procession from the large church, dedicated to "The Dormition of the Mother of God", to the summer altar in the courtyard of the settlement and back: clergy and believers, led by the staff, the icon, the flags and the relics with the holy relics from the church's heritage.

The answers in the pew were given by the members of the "Holy Great Martyr Pantelimon" Parish Choir, dressed in local folk costumes.

In the teaching word, Archim. Natanael Zanfirache spoke about the life and martyrdom of the saints, about the help they give to those who honor them, about the wisdom with which...