Archimandrite Hrisostom Ciuciu of Putna Monastery addressed soldiers during a lecture titled “The Mystery of Confession and the Divine Liturgy for Authentic Orthodox Living”, held on Tuesday at the headquarters of the Romanian Land Forces Staff in Bucharest.
Opening his lecture, Fr Hrisostom Ciuciu highlighted the closeness between the military and monastic vocations, underlining their shared dimension of service and sacrifice for others.
“A soldier, like a monk, is a guardian of the hearts of others,” the archimandrite said, noting that both callings require responsibility, discipline and dedication in the service of one’s fellow human beings.
The lecture was followed by an open dialogue with those present, during which Archimandrite Hrisostom Ciuciu answered questions from participants.
At the end of the meeting, in appreciation for his message and presence, the Chief of the Land Forces Staff, Lieutenant General Ciprian Marin, presented the archimandrite with a scale model of the architectural ensemble created by Constantin Brâncuși, displayed in Târgu Jiu.
The Romanian Land Forces have concluded a cooperation protocol with Putna Monastery in Suceava County, under which religious and cultural activities are organised, including the military parade held on the feast of Saint Stephen the Great at Putna Monastery and the celebration of memorial services for fallen heroes.
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