“through their spiritual lives, these holy women enlightened the souls of both monastics and laypeople, showing them the path to salvation in Christ
“the canonization of Venerable Nazaria, Olimpiada and Elisabeta, together with thirteen other Romanian holy women, is a powerful testimony to God’s grace at work among the Romanian people
“the glorification of the saints a testimony to God’s mercy toward His people
“the luminous image of a faithful wife and mother, the model of martyric patience in suffering, and the example of generous love for the Church and people.
“Through their spiritual lives, they illuminated the souls of nuns and lay faithful, showing them the path of salvation in Christ.
“alongside the other 13 holy Romanian women, shows the blessed work of God among the Romanian people, from whom these holy women arose.
“forgiving one’s neighbour is a condition for receiving the Holy Eucharist
“A person who does not forgive the faults of others cannot attain the holiness that comes from God.
“The Gospel shows us that forgiving our neighbour makes us merciful like God
“forgiving others is essential for experiencing God’s mercy and becoming more like Him
“the Theotokos desires the salvation of all people and their participation in the eternal joy of the Kingdom of the Holy Trinity
“the Dormition calls every Orthodox Christian to prepare for the passage from earthly life to heavenly life
“the icon reveals the unique bond between Jesus Christ and His Mother, as well as the honour bestowed upon her by her Son
“the Dormition is not simply a translation to heaven, but a passage from earthly, perishable life to an incorruptible existence
“Although the Mother of God passes through death and is then taken up to heaven in body as well as in soul, she remains forever present in the world through her prayers
“The Mother of God remains present in the world through her prayers even after her Dormition and translation to heaven
“She suffered greatly and experienced the martyrdom of her husband and sons as a heavy cross, but with hope in God’s help.
“Saint Maria Brâncoveanu is an example of martyr-like endurance: passing through suffering without losing hope and enduring hardship without falling into despair.
“she helped many churches on Mount Athos, in Alexandria and Jerusalem, in those places where Christians were under Ottoman rule
“Saint Maria Brâncoveanu was a devout Christian who demonstrated her love for God and the Church by founding places of worship.
“The Holy Princess Maria Brâncoveanu was not only hardworking and wise, but also extremely generous. She learnt to be temperate and merciful, and very often, with great discretion, performed many acts of charity and helped many people who were in need,
“She was a faithful wife and a devout, pious, highly responsible and self-sacrificing mother in giving birth to, raising and providing a Christian education for her children. She had four sons and seven daughters, and was therefore a mother who gave birth to 11 children.
“Saint Maria Brâncoveanu is one of the most beautiful icons of Romanian dignity and of spirituality.
“She suffered greatly and experienced the martyrdom of her husband and sons as a heavy cross, but with hope in God’s help
“martyr-like patience
“Saint Maria, he added, expressed her love for God and the Church through the foundation and support of places of worship.
“one of the most beautiful icons of Romanian dignity and spirituality