Synodal tomos proclaiming the canonization of the Holy Martyr Constantin Sârbutranslated

The full text of the synodal Tomos proclaiming the canonization of the Holy Martyr Constantin Sârbu.

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church To the Reverend Clergy, the Reverend Monk and the beloved faithful laymen of the Romanian Patriarchate,

Grace, peace and joy from God, and from Us, bishop's blessings!

It is worthy of all praise and useful before God to honor and glorify those who have perfected themselves in holiness, who gained boldness towards God through their glorious martyrdom. About them, our Lord Jesus Christ tells us that, because they listened to His word, they became "His friends" (John 15, 14).

By their sacrifice they became like the Bridegroom Christ, obeying His word which says: "If the world hates you, know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you." (John 15, 18-19). Their martyrdom is the ultimate expression of their faith and love for Christ.

Thus, the Holy Apostle Peter entrusts us with the glory that the saints will receive...