Romania’s National Day was marked by cultural celebrations held by Romanian communities worldwide.
In Serbia, the Romanian Embassy organized a reception at the Royal Residence in Belgrade, Beli Dvor, last Thursday. Over 350 guests, including His Grace Bishop Ieronim of Dacia Felix, attended the event.
In her address, Her Excellency Silvia Davidoiu, Romania’s Ambassador to Serbia, highlighted the longstanding friendship and good neighbourly relations between Romania and Serbia. She noted that recent diplomatic engagements have brought new dynamism and collaborative goals to this historic relationship.
His Grace Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Ilarion Novobrdski represented His Beatitude Porfirije, the Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church. The Serbian hierarch expressed admiration for the achievements of the Diocese of Dacia Felix and conveyed heartfelt congratulations and fraternal love from the Serbian Orthodox Primate.
Additionally, Bishop Ieronim attended a reception on Wednesday hosted by Romania’s Consul General in Vršac, Anca Corfu.
Consul General Anca Corfu, Dragana Mircović, Mayor of Vršac, and Ambassador Silvia Davidoiu delivered speeches at the event’s opening. Each reflected on the enduring bonds between the two nations and their shared cultural heritage.
Photo: Diocese of Dacia Felix
