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PS Timotei Prahoveanul about bringing the relics of Saint Ana to Bucharest: A great blessing for the whole countrytranslated

September 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Vicar Bishop Timotei Prahoveanul of the Archdiocese of Bucharest emphasized on Wednesday that bringing the relics of St. Ana to the Capital represents "a great blessing for the entire country and especially for families who do not have children, but who wish to have them."

The Holy Liturgy was celebrated at the "Saint Gheorghe"-Nou Church in Bucharest, where the faithful can worship a fragment of the relics of Saint and Righteous Anne from the Cutlumuș Monastery.

"A deep faith in God" His Eminence spoke about the life of the Holy and Righteous Fathers Joachim and Ana and the patience with which they waited for the fulfillment of their prayer: "It is appropriate to remember the wonderful work of God in the lives of these two righteous, God-fearing and long-suffering people."

The vicar bishop recalled that, according to church tradition, Saints Joachim and Anna prayed for a long time to receive a child and emphasized their steadfastness in faith.

"And one and the other therefore had a noble descent, but more than that they showed by their lives a deep faith towards God."

"Who among us would wait so patiently without...

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Gabriela Stan

I am glad that the relics of St. Ana have arrived in Bucharest, especially for the families who are expecting a child. I liked how PS Timotei spoke about Joachim and Ana's patience - I for one don't know if I could wait so many years without complaining. I will also stop by St. Gheorghe-Nou to worship.

Иванка Иванова

Yes, I also carefully read what PS Timotei said about the patience of Joachim and Ana. Many women come to our department who have been waiting for a child for years, and I even told them about the relics from Cutlumuș. I'll try to get to St. Gheorghe-Nou this weekend too, before the relics return.

Sophie Moreau

Yes, I also stopped at what PS Timotei said about Joachim and Ana's patience - it reminded me of a patient from our hospital who waited seven years and never complained loudly. I'll try to stop by St. Gheorghe-Nou on Thursday evening after the shift, before it gets too crowded. Thanks for the article.