The Canonization of Saint Sofian, celebrated through the local proclamation at Antim Monastery | In pictures

Mircea Florescu

Sep 16, 2025

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On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the local proclamation of the canonization of Saint Sofian the Confessor took place at Antim Monastery.

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