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The Wooden Monastery celebrated its patron saint: the Icon of the Mother of God is a bearer of gracetranslated

July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

On Tuesday, Dintr un Lemn Monastery celebrated its dedication to the Icon of the Mother of God from the monastic settlement. His Holiness Father Irineu, Metropolitan of Oltenia, emphasized that "the icon is a carrier of grace, because it communicates from the person of the Mother of God".

The Holy Liturgy was officiated by Metropolitans Irineu of Oltenia and Naum of Ruse (Patriarchy of Bulgaria), together with Archbishops Teodosie of Tomis, Varsanufie of Râmnic; Bishops Andrei of Covasna and Harghita, Visarion of Tulcii; and Vicar Bishop Paisie Lugojanul of the Archdiocese of Timisoara.

It brings believers from all over Romania 7 hierarchs participated in the consecration of the Wooden Monastery from Vâlcea county. 21.07.2026. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Râmnicului His Holiness Father Irineu spoke about the history and veneration of the Icon of the Mother of God at the Wooden Monastery.

"The Holy Icon is honored many years ago, as one that gives much spiritual joy to the faithful, health and deliverance from unclean spirits."

"From then until today, this divine Icon watches over the monastery here and brings believers from all parts of Romania and...

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Sarah Taylor

I remember reading about that icon years ago—how it’s been bringing people from all over Romania for healing and peace. Seven bishops at once is something special; must have been a powerful Liturgy. Thanks for sharing the photos from Râmnicu.

Sophia Moore

I remember that story too—the way the icon has drawn crowds for healings and driving out unclean spirits, just like Metropolitan Irineu said. Seven bishops really is rare; I bet the choir sounded even better with that many hierarchs there. Have you ever made the trip to Dintr-un Lemn yourself, Sarah?