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A youth project of the Romanian Patriarchy presented to young people at ITO 2026: The most important project is youtranslated

September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

"The most important project is you," Patriarchal Councilor Florin Marica from the Theological-Educational Sector of the Patriarchal Administration told the young Romanians participating in the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth (ITO) 2026.

On Wednesday evening, at the National Cathedral, after a spiritual conference held by the Romanian Orthodox Bishop Macarie of Northern Europe, Father Florin Marica presented the national project "Center for activities with the youth of Sfântul Ilie Tesviteanul" of the Romanian Patriarchate, which is co-financed by the European Union.

It includes the construction of a youth center with educational, social-cultural and sports facilities in the Ilfov city of Pantelimon, but also the establishment of a network of 117 local centers - all dedicated to activities with young people in situations of social vulnerability.

The National Cathedral and projects for young people The Patriarchal Counselor Florin Marica presented the national project "Center for activities with the youth of Saint Ilia the Tesvitean" of the Romanian Patriarchate on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as part of ITO 2026. Photo: BASILICA / Mircea Florescu "I think there is no better place...

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Дмитрий Морозов

Хороший проект, особенно то, что 117 местных центров будут для ребят в трудной ситуации. У нас в Самаре тоже такие вещи нужны, а не только большие здания. Интересно, как они будут работать с этими 117 центрами на практике?

Галина Попова

Хорошо, что акцент именно на тех, кто в трудной ситуации, а не только на красивом центре в Пантелимоне. У нас в Казани тоже хватает ребят, которым нужна такая поддержка, а не только спортзалы для всех. Интересно, как они будут эти 117 местных центров реально запускать и кто там будет работать с детьми.

Pierre Girard

It is good to focus on the 117 local centers for young people in difficulty rather than just the large building in Pantelimon. Here in Marseille we also see teenagers who need concrete support, not just a nice gym. I would like to know how they are going to train the facilitators for these small centers, that seems most important to me.