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The Romanian monastery in Mono, Ontario, will host a new pan-Orthodox meeting of young people from Canadatranslated

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

At the beginning of the Assumption Lent, the Romanian Orthodox Monastery "St. Cross" and "St. Ephrem the New" in the Canadian province of Ontario organizes a pilgrimage with the miracle-working Icon of the Mother of God Gerontissa and a new pan-Orthodox meeting of young people in Canada.

The events will take place on July 31 and August 1, in the presence of His Holiness Father Ioan Casian, the Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Canada.

The events begin with the vespers on the evening of July 31, celebrated from 6:30 p.m., followed by August 1 starting at 8:00 a.m. with Matins and Holy Liturgy, followed by fraternal agape.

The procession with the icon will take place on the same day at 2:00 p.m., followed by the Pan-Orthodox Meeting of Young Adults of Canada from 3:00 p.m.

The guests of the event are: Archim. Dionisie Ignat, priest of the "Holy Prophet Ilie Thesvitean" Monastery in Albac - Alba county; Rev. Dragoș Andrei Giulea, professor of theology at Concordia University and priest at the Church of "St. George" and "St. Ier. Andrei Șaguna" in Windsor - Ontario; Adrian Sîrbu, university lecturer at the "George Enescu" National University of Arts in Iasi and the founder of the Choir...

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Петар Илиевски

It would be good to find a translation or summary in Macedonian for those who do not know Romanian. The Gherontissa icon and the procession at 2pm sounds nice, I hope many young people from Toronto and the surrounding area will come.

Наталья Соколова

It is good that the icon of Gerontissa is taken out in the procession at 14:00, after the Liturgy. It’s a pity that the text is only in Romanian - for us who don’t know the language, it would be convenient to have a short summary in at least English or Russian. I hope that young people from Toronto will really come, such meetings always give an impetus.

Даниела Христова

It is good that the Gherontissa icon will be taken out in a procession exactly at 14:00 after the Liturgy. It's a pity that the ad is only in Romanian - for those of us who don't know it, a short summary in English or Russian would be very useful. I hope that young people from Toronto will also come, such meetings rarely happen.

Pandeli Kristo

It's good that they are bringing the Gherontissa icon in the procession right after the Liturgy, at 2:00 p.m. It would be good if they also put a short summary in English or Albanian, because not everyone understands Romanian. I hope some young people will come from Toronto as well, such meetings are good for them.

Юлія Гончар

It is good that the icon of Gherontissa is taken out in procession at 2:00 p.m., after the Liturgy. It's a pity that the announcement is only in Romanian - a short summary in English or Russian would help a lot. I hope that young people from Toronto will come, such meetings always give a lot.

Katerina Prifti

Well said, Pandeli, the procession after the Liturgy is the best time to bring the icon. I will go from Berat with my daughters, maybe we will also meet some Albanians from Toronto there. Have you ever heard of any miracle of this Gherontissa icon?

Олександр Савченко

Yes, the procession after the Liturgy is good, people have time to pray calmly. As for the language, indeed, even a short English summary on the monastery's website would not be a problem, especially for young people from Toronto. Are you planning to go yourself?

Kristaq Prifti

Well said, Pandeli, the procession after the Liturgy is the moment that makes people feel closer. I will be baking with my friends from the store who live in Toronto, hopefully they will come with the kids too. Do I know if there will be any songs or short prayers during the procession?

Anastasia Kristo

Yes, the procession after the Liturgy really brings people together, especially when we walk together with the icon. I will go with my husband from Tirana, but we will stay a little after the agape because we like to talk with priest Dragos. Do you know if Adrian Sîrbu will have any songs during the youth meeting?

Nikolla Nako

Yes, the procession after the Liturgy is always special, especially with the icon of Gerontissa that reminds us how close the Mother of God is. I'll be there with my husband and little boy, but we're thinking of staying after agape too because we like to hear the choir singing. Do you know if priest Dragos will talk a little about student life at Windsor?

Галина Лисенко

Yes, the procession after the Liturgy is really comfortable, no one is in a hurry. I also think that an English resume on the site would help young people from Toronto. I will not go myself, my health is not the same, but my doctor son promised that he would be able to escape for a day. Are you going?

Petro Nako

Yes, the procession after the Liturgy with the icon of Gerontissa is always special. I will be there with my eldest son from Korça, but we think of leaving a little after the agape because we like to walk in silence to the car. Do you know if Archimandrite Dionisie Ignat will speak during the youth meeting?

Василь Петренко

Yes, after the Liturgy it is really convenient, no one is running. An English resume on the website would definitely not hurt, especially for young people from Toronto. And what day does your doctor son plan to come, August 1 or just for the procession?

Дарина Савченко

Yes, after the Liturgy it is really calmer, people do not run away. An English resume on the website is a good idea, especially for young people from Toronto who do not always know Romanian or Ukrainian well. And my son, a doctor, is planning to come precisely on August 1, he wants to attend both the procession and the youth meeting.

Gjergj Dhima

Yes, the procession after the Liturgy with the icon of Gerontissa is really special, especially when the sun goes down and everyone walks in silence. I will stay until the end of the youth meeting because I want to listen to Archimandrite Dionisie Ignat - I heard that he speaks very simply and with experience. Will you and your son stay a little longer if he starts talking around 3pm?