The local canonization of Saints Paisius and Cleopas will take place on August 7 at Sihăstria Monastery, Neamț County, during a series of festivities dedicated to local saints. The events will begin on August 5 with the commemoration of Saint John Jacob of Neamț.
The relics of the two venerable elders were exhumed in late April. This was part of the steps needed for their local canonization. Their holy remains were reverently cleaned and placed in new coffins. The event was marked by the presence of His Grace Assistant Bishop Nichifor of Botoșani, who noted: “The entire cemetery was filled with a fragrant aroma.”
In the context of the Romanian Patriarchate’s Centennial and the Commemorative Year of Spiritual Fathers and Confessors of the 20th Century, sixteen Romanian saints have been canonized, including the renowned Elders Paisius (Olaru) and Cleopas (Ilie). Their general canonization was proclaimed on February 4 at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest.
Support Appeal:
Sihăstria Monastery is calling for financial support to complete ongoing restoration works. This appeal coincides with the local canonization of Saints Paisius and Cleopas. Abbot Arsenie Popa extends his blessings to all who contribute.
“Knowing the Romanian people’s love for the Church and Sihăstria Monastery—both past and present—we appeal to your goodwill. We ask all who wish to donate to complete works at Sihăstria using the monastery’s official bank accounts,” said Archimandrite Arsenie Popa, Abbot of Sihăstria Monastery.
Donation Details:
RON Account: RO28RNCB0199005311250001
EUR Account: RO17RNCB0199005311250005
via PayPal.
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