Patriarch Daniel consecrated the reliquary with the relics of Saint Maria Brâncoveanu and her sons, Stefan and Mateitranslated

On Thursday, the Blessed Father Patriarch Daniel consecrated the casket in which the relics of Saint Maria Brâncoveanu and her sons, Ștefan and Matei, were placed.

The consecration service was held in the historical "Saint Great Martyr George" Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence.

Icon of Romanian dignity and spirituality His Beatitude Father Patriarch Daniel highlighted that Saint Maria Brâncoveanu is one of the most beautiful icons of Romanian dignity and spirituality.

"She is a faithful wife and a faithful, pious mother, very responsible and self-sacrificing for the birth, upbringing and Christian education of children. She had four sons and seven daughters, so a mother who gave birth to 11 children."

"Holy Lady Maria Brâncoveanu was not only diligent and wise, but she was also very generous. She learned to be frugal and merciful, so that very often, with great discretion, she gave a lot of alms and helped a lot of people who were in need," added His Beatitude.

At the same time, the Father Patriarch said that Saint Maria Brâncoveanu was a good Christian who showed love for God and for the Church by founding or...