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The International Day of Charity honors the memory of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a Catholic missionary of Romanian origintranslated

September 5, 2026 · 1 min read

"Our acts of charity are nothing more than the outpouring of the love of God within us. That is why the one who is closest to God loves his neighbor the most," said Mother Teresa.

In 2012, in her memory and to promote involvement in philanthropic acts, the United Nations (UN) instituted the International Day of Charity, marked on September 5, the day in 1997 when Mother Teresa passed away.

The page dedicated by the UN to this day emphasizes the power of charity to achieve solidarity on a global level. The organization emphasizes that philanthropy benefits from the use of online fundraising platforms, youth engagement, and a culture of equity and ethics in society.

How near is our neighbor On numerous occasions, the Blessed Father Patriarch Daniel compares those who give alms to "the hands of Christ's merciful love".

The Romanian Orthodox Church, through church organizations, is one of the most important actors in the field of philanthropy in our country. All these works are done with the involvement of priests and with the help of the faithful, who are called not to...

Source: Агентство Basilica (română)  ·  Read the full story →
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