The abbess of the Văratec Monastery received the Diploma and the honorary medal 2026: A spiritual connection that time has not weakenedtranslated

Stavrofora Iosefina Giosanu, abbess of the Văratec Monastery, was awarded the 2026 Diploma and honorary medal by His Beatitude Father Patriarch Daniel. The distinction was handed to him on Sunday by the Patriarchal Vicar Bishop Paisie Sinaitul at the Domnița Bălaşa Church in Bucharest.

The abbess of the monastic settlement in Neamț county led a group of nuns who sang in the pew during the Holy Liturgy.

His Holiness Father Paisie Sinait emphasized that the relationship between Domnița Bălașa Church and Văratec Monastery has deep historical roots, being preserved and strengthened over time through faith, prayer and philanthropic work.

"Your presence here has a special meaning, because between this church and the Văratec Monastery there is a spiritual connection that time has not weakened, but, on the contrary, has made it even more telling."

St. Elisabeta Brâncoveanu united two different places The group of nuns led by stavrophore Iosefina Giosanu singing at the pew of Domnița Bălașa Church in Bucharest. 18.10.2026. Photo credit: BASILICA / Mircea Florescu His Eminence explained that this connection is closely associated with the personality…