The general purpose of the Order is the research and study of Christianity along with the emerging national cultures. To revive the national and local tradition, philosophy, spirituality and to develop the folk heritage to recapture the popular ethos enriched with Christian elements. The Order specifically aims at helping widows and orphans, recover the disadvantaged layers of society, support scientific and sport performance, support the military and their families, support the veterans and restore them under all socio-professional aspects.
Cardinal Mario Zenari, Apostolic Nunico to Syriapapal representative in Damascus since 2008, whose mandate was extended by Francis—who created him cardinal in 2016—submitted his resignation Monday upon reaching the age limit. Over these nearly seventeen years, he has carried out intense diplomatic and humanitarian activity in the Middle Eastern country, becoming a steady point of reference for a population suffering from war, poverty, terrorism, sanctions, crises, and earthquakes.
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Ariadna NefedkinaGod is not a judge who waits for your mistakes. God is the way home, where you are always welcome, even if you have gone astray a hundred times.
Alexandra KalinovskayaMost of all, we were struck by his meekness, humility, and his amazing joy: He rejoiced in every person, receiving him as family, regardless of who it was.
Archimandrite Andrei (Coroian)A humble elder who prays unceasingly, gentle and kindhearted, a strict faster and zealot of the faith, a good shepherd and wise instructor, he transformed the Holy Cross Monastery near the village of Cășiel-Strâmbu into a wellspring of holiness and a center of pilgrimage.