The elderly, celebrated at the "Saint Joseph the Merciful" Center in Iasi through a meeting between generationstranslated

At the "St. Joseph the Merciful" Center in Iași, a meeting was organized between grandparents, young volunteers, medical staff and clergy on the occasion of the International Day of the Elderly.

The meeting "Builders of souls: Gratitude for our forefathers in faith" took place at the end of last week and started with a thanksgiving service, followed by the inaugural speech of Father Marius Daniel Profir from the Archdiocese of Iași II.

Next, Fr. lect. Ilarion Mâța presented the experience gained in the activity carried out with the elderly and in the coordination of the care center from Hârja.

Father Ilarion Mâța emphasized that caring for sick or lonely elderly people goes beyond medical assistance, involving responsibility, solidarity and serving one's neighbor.

The program continued with the speech given by the assistant. Atena Gaspar, president of the AFECT Association. The elderly also had an artistic moment supported by the vocal group "Lirica" ​​and volunteers. The demonstration ended with a moment of dialogue.

The Day of the Elderly in the Romanian Patriarchate and internationally is celebrated on the first day of...