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Professors, priests, and theology students planted 2,000 acacia saplings<\/a> on Saturday near the village of Iecea Mic\u0103 in Timi\u0219 County, as part of an environmental initiative combining ecological action and community engagement.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The event was organised by the Research and Innovation Department of the West University of Timi\u0219oara and drew students from several faculties, including the Faculty of Theology.<\/p>\n

They were joined by Fr Marius Florescu, Fr Cristian Gheorghi\u021b\u0103 Popa of C\u0103rpini\u0219 Parish and Fr Alin Ib\u0103nescu of Iecea Mic\u0103 Parish.<\/p>\n

The new plantation is intended to serve as a protective barrier against wind and dust blowing into the village from surrounding fields.<\/p>\n

The event concluded with a blessing service for orchards and the sprinkling of the acacia saplings with holy water.<\/p>\n

Photo: Metropolis of Bessarabia<\/p>\n

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Professors, priests, and theology students planted 2,000 acacia saplings on Saturday near the village of Iecea Mic\u0103 in Timi\u0219 County, as part of an environmental initiative combining ecological action and community engagement. 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