“one of the saints most deeply venerated by our people

Patriarch Kirill ›

Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia

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“people often ask God for forgiveness and feel that they have received His mercy, but fail to show the same mercy to others

“forgiving others is essential for experiencing God’s mercy and becoming more like Him

Patriarch Daniel of Romania ›

Patriarch

Reported

“the shining-forth of the glory of God the Father

“the presence of the relic would spiritually strengthen the faithful and reinforce their faith and devotion

Patriarch Kirill ›

Russian Patriarch

Reported

“they fail to follow the example of the mercy they have received from God

“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

Patriarch Daniel ›

Patriarch of Romania

Reported

“The Gospel shows us that forgiving our neighbour makes us merciful like God

Patriarch Daniel ›

Patriarch

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