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Eastern Romania: Presidential candidates attend religious service celebrating Saint Parascheva

October 14, 2024

Several presidential candidates have attended the Holy Liturgy on Monday, October 14, at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Iaşi, where Saint Parascheva is being celebrated. 

Pilgrims go to the cathedral in Iaşi every year around October 14, to pray at the relics of Saint Parascheva, which they believe have miraculous powers. Over 200,000 people did so this year as well.

The service at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Iaşi began on Monday morning, officiated by a group of 20 priests.

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https://www.romania-insider.com/presidential-candidates-religious-service-saint-parascheva-2024
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