The monastery in Poiana Răftivalinor celebrated its patron in advancetranslated

The Nativity of the Mother of God monastery in Poiana Răftivanilor, Suceava county, celebrated its patron saint on Sunday, two days before the holiday.

The Holy Liturgy was officiated by the Most Reverend Father Ieronimo, the Bishop of Dacia Felix, in the exterior altar in the churchyard.

His Eminence explained the Parable of the wedding of the king's son and spoke about God's call to all people, the Incarnation of the Savior and the spiritual preparation necessary to participate in the Holy Liturgy.

During the service, the theologian Alexandru Andrei Rusu Melinte was ordained a deacon on behalf of the "Saint Dimitrie" Parish in Cornul Luncii, Suceava county.

As a sign of the community's gratitude, the hierarch was presented with an embroidered badge with the image of his patron saint. The mayor of Dolhasca, Decebal Dumitru Isachi, received a copy of the Holy Scripture covered in leather, for the support given to the settlement.

Over 170 years of history Protosinghel Natan Țurcan, the abbot of the "Nastrea Maiici Domnului" Monastery - Poiana Răftivanilor, thanked the hierarch, the clergy, the faithful and those who support the restoration of monastic life.

Father Abbot emphasized that...