The memorial to the victims of the Colectiv club fire built by the Archdiocese of Bucharest was blessed Sunday, 30 October 2016, Radio Trinitas informs.
The blessing service took place at the St Nicholas – Broşteni Church, and was officiated by His Grace Timotei of Prahova, Assistant Bishop to the Archdiocese of Bucharest.
After the blessing of the memorial, the clerics and believers participated in the memorial service in front of the former club.
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