Saint Sofronie of Cioara

A life of faith

Sofronie returned to Cioara after his monastic training and founded a hermitage where he taught local people. Imprisoned for his defence of Orthodox faith, he was released and continued travelling among communities in the Apuseni Mountains. He organised assemblies and urged the people to seek an Orthodox bishop. He later withdrew to the monastery at Argeș, where he died in peace.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

Sofronie’s example invites patient teaching and organised support for a community facing pressure.

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