{"id":556320,"date":"2026-01-19T16:34:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/?p=556320"},"modified":"2026-01-19T16:34:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:34:40","slug":"romanian-mountain-rescuers-patriarchate-centennial-medal-caraiman-monastery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basilica.ro\/en\/romanian-mountain-rescuers-patriarchate-centennial-medal-caraiman-monastery\/","title":{"rendered":"Romanian mountain rescuers honoured with Patriarchate Centennial Medal at Caraiman Monastery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mountain rescuers from Bu\u0219teni received on Sunday the Diploma and Medal marking the Centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate<\/a>. The event took place at Caraiman Monastery, following the Divine Liturgy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Archimandrite David Petrovici, abbot of Caraiman Monastery, presented the diplomas to the rescuers and conveyed the blessing and congratulations of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel for their efforts in serving citizens and tourists in difficulty on the mountain trails of the Bucegi Massif.<\/p>\n

The distinctions were awarded by the Patriarch of Romania as a sign of appreciation for their constant effort, dedication and sense of responsibility in their mission to rescue tourists in high-risk situations in the Bucegi Mountains.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe thank you for your devotion, for your sleepless nights, for your difficult interventions, and for the balance you maintain between man and mountain. You are an example of civic responsibility, especially for young people, showing that true nobility lies in service, and true strength in sacrifice,\u201d Archimandrite David Petrovici said.<\/p>\n

Proof of sacrificial love<\/h2>\n

The event was also attended by Protosyncellus Diodor \u0218chiopu, superior of the Saint Anne Hermitage at Cota 1,400, who underlined that many rescue actions carried out by mountain rescuers remain unknown, as their help is offered discreetly and appreciated only by a small number of people.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut here we see that the Church, through Patriarch Daniel, does not forget the good that has been done, but offers blessing, joy, hope and appreciation to these steadfast doers of good in difficult situations.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGreater love has no one than this: to lay down one\u2019s life for one\u2019s friends (Matthew 15:12\u201313). Placing these verses in the context of the mountain rescuers\u2019 mission, we can say that their daily work is love for people, since the help they offer fulfils the Christian commandment and proves a sacrificial love, expressed in doing good, sometimes at heightened risk,\u201d Father Diodor \u0218chiopu said.<\/p>\n

More than 8,000 people were rescued from the mountains last year\u2014around 450 more than in 2024\u2014following nationwide interventions by Salvamont Romania, Agerpres<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

Photo: Caraiman Monastery
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