Parava, Romania, September 18, 2019
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OrthoChristian had been covering the tragic story of a young Romanian priest, Fr. Marius Gabriel Bărăscu of Parava, Bacău County, who died in a car accident one day before his 35th birthday.
He is survived in earthly life by a wife, Petronela, and four children: Anastasia, 9, Irina, 7, Sofiana, 4, and Nicolae, 18 months.
The Romanian Church will be purchasing a home for his family, and they have already provided them with $1,184 (5,000 lei). In addition to purchasing the home, utilities and other expenses “necessary for the good development of their family life” will also be covered by the Sascut Deanery of the Archdiocese.
The Basilica News Agency also reports that on Monday, September 16, the 40-day memorial service was held for Fr. Marius at his grave, following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. The service was followed by an agape organized by Fr. Marius’ family.
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A memorial service for Father Marius Barăscu was also served at the Roman Cathedral..
It was announced that Father Marius Gheorghiță Prisecariu will be taking over care of the parish. “Pray for him to receive from God an easy, beautiful and fruitful priesthood, to bring as many souls to God as possible,” said Archimandrite Pimen Costea, administrative vicar of the Roman and Bacău Archdiocese.
A GoFundMe fundraiser was launched by Fr. Marius’ sister-in-law to support the family in this time of crisis. Visit the fundraiser and support the family here.
Matfey Shaheen
