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A century of prayer: A church in Harghita celebrated its centenarytranslated

July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Three hierarchs served on Sunday at the "St. Nicholas" Church in Toplița, Harghita county, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the building of the place of worship.

The Holy Liturgy was officiated by Bishop Andrei of Covasna and Harghita, together with Metropolitan Naum of Ruse and Bishop Nestor of Deva and Hunedoara.

Starting from the Gospel of the seventh Sunday after Pentecost, the Most Reverend Father Nestor emphasized that God responds to steadfast faith.

"Faith is not just believing in the existence of God. Faith is having complete trust in God. And having complete trust in God means that your will is God's will."

"If something of what we dare to ask is not fulfilled, we do not revolt, we do not lose our faith, but we have the certainty that God is the One who knows best when, how and why", said His Eminence.

Illuminating the eyes of the soul Bishop Nestor of Deva and Hunedoara explained on Sunday, 19.07.2026, at the "Saint Nicholas" Church in Toplița, the meaning of the Gospel of the seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Photo credit: Facebook / Diocese of Deva and Hunedoara The hierarch pointed out the difference between the two blind men: "There…

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Snežana Obradović

Slavă lui Dumuşune pentru cei trei hierarhi care au slujit sănătă la Toplița. Cuvintele Preasfințului Nestor despre credință – că nu ne revoltăm când prăgățiea nu se implinește exact cum vrem – mi-au pălăm în minte, mai ales acum când mă rog pentru sălătatea fetei. O sută de ani de prăciu în biserica aceea e lucur mare.

Vladimir Ilić

Thank God for that service in Toplića. You're right, those words of Bishop Nestor about patience when things don't happen the way we want them to - that's the hardest thing about faith. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your daughter's health, may God give you strength.

Ana Pavlović

Thank you, Vladimir, you captured very well what Bishop Nestor said about patience when things don't go our way. This is the most difficult for me, especially when I pray for my daughter. I'm glad you mentioned the Spa, I was there a couple of years ago at the church celebration.

Marko Lukić

Thank you Vladimir, you said very well that patience when things don't happen according to our will is the hardest thing. I also had to remind myself several times in my life that the Lord knows better when and how, especially when I was taking care of my wife. Have you been to Toplica for a party?

Miloš Obradović

Thank you, Vladimir, you noted Bishop Nestor's words about patience very well. It's the hardest for me when I'm fishing on the lake and the catch doesn't go as I imagined, so I remember that God knows better. Have you been to Toplica for a party?

Zoran Živković

Thank you Marko, you are absolutely right, that patience when things don't happen according to our will is the hardest. I also remembered those words of father Nestor several times while I was waiting for something to be resolved with my daughter at school. Were you at a party in Toplica or did you just follow on Facebook?