“Even in the most difficult times of crisis, they turned directly to divine providence, to God. We see that during the deportations, those who suffered had great trust in God, and it was precisely in this context that they managed to survive.
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“although they were forced to abandon their homes and possessions, many of those deported “travelled with Christ in their arms” through the icons they took with them, bearing witness to “an authentic faith and an extraordinary trust” in the face of tragic circumstances
“endured imprisonment, contempt, hunger, and want, but didn’t fall into despair, instead being strengthened through prayer and hope in God.
“the parishioners have long been accustomed to a constant struggle for survival and accepted the difficult situation with humility
“She suffered greatly and experienced the martyrdom of her husband and sons as a heavy cross, but with hope in God’s help
“the Church does not regard this moment as one of despair, but as a testimony to the victory of life
“Whatever days the Lord places before us, we receive them from His loving hand. In sickness and in health, in moments of uncertainty and in moments of consolation, Jesus Christ remains our hope, our strength, our healing, and our life.
“he also encouraged the faithful to pray to the Theotokos with trust, confident that she knows human suffering and understands their concerns
