Thousands take to the streets honouring Sts Demetrius the New, Callinicus of Cernica (+ VIDEO)

Source: Basilica News Agency

October 25, 2018

    

Thousands of believers took to the streets of Bucharest on Thursday carrying in procession the reliquaries containing the holy relics of two Protector Saints of Bucharest, Venerable Demetrius the New and Saint Callinicus of Cernica, the first saint glorified by the Romanian Orthodox Church.

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10/26/2018

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The Feast of St. Demetrius the Great Martyr in Bucharest The Feast of St. Demetrius the Great Martyr in Bucharest The Feast of St. Demetrius the Great Martyr in Bucharest The Feast of St. Demetrius the Great Martyr in Bucharest
"One’s profession or dignity does not represent an obstacle for Christian life and faith. Do you think that in our days there are no new martyrs revealed? In Middle-Eastern countries the pitiless sword of Islam cuts down authentic Christians and counts them in the same army of Great Martyr St. Demetrius. Because our saint was and is an imitator of Christ, it would be best for us to establish ourselves in the likeness of Christ; let us imitate the saints, according to the word of St Paul the Apostle: Therefore I urge you, imitate me, (as I imitate Christ)." Address of His Eminence Metropolitan Pavlos of Drama at the Way of the Saints Procession in Bucharest Address of His Eminence Metropolitan Pavlos of Drama at the Way of the Saints Procession in Bucharest
Metropolitan Pavlos of Drama Address of His Eminence Metropolitan Pavlos of Drama at the Way of the Saints Procession in Bucharest Address of His Eminence Metropolitan Pavlos of Drama at the Way of the Saints Procession in Bucharest
Metropolitan Pavlos of Drama
And their voices have been heard. The sun called John Chrysostom hasn’t set ever since. His mouth and his golden words have never been sealed. The writings and sayings of the golden-mouthed saint are decisive. Through his writings and sayings he is a contemporary of every generation, and especially of our generation. "Christ Our Savior Alleviates the Sorrow and Sadness of the Mourning"
Patriarch Daniel of Romania "Christ Our Savior Alleviates the Sorrow and Sadness of the Mourning"
Commentary on the Raising of the Widow's Son (Luke 7:11-16)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania
“Therefore, we learn from the attitude of Jesus Christ that we ought to be near to all mourning people who cry for their lost ones,” the Patriarch of Romania said underlining that “we show, through our presence near to the grieving that the merciful love of Christ our Savior works through us.”

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