In response to the devastating floods in Spain’s Valencia, Malaga, and Castilla-La Mancha regions, resulting in 95 confirmed deaths and many missing individuals, including 22 Romanians, the Romanian Orthodox Church, under the leadership of Patriarch Daniel, has expressed deep sympathy and support.
The message, shared with the Spanish public and the Romanian diaspora in Spain, highlights the importance of unity during this time of grief and adversity.
Patriarch Daniel’s message conveys heartfelt sorrow for those severely impacted by the floods and recognizes the extensive damage caused by the heavy rains, leading to disruptions in communities and infrastructure.
Encouraging Romanian Orthodox believers in Spain, Patriarch Daniel urges them to provide comfort and assistance through Christian acts of charity to those affected by the disaster.
“Our prayers are with the souls of the departed, the safe return of the missing, and the recovery of the injured, as we stand in solidarity with the Spanish people and Romanian communities in Spain during this challenging period,” the message affirms.
This compassionate gesture reaffirms the Romanian Orthodox Church’s dedication to global solidarity and aid, especially in times of natural calamities. The Patriarchate has a history of organizing support through local churches and advocating for acts of Christian service to aid those in need.
Below is Patriarch Daniel’s compassionate message following the floods in Spain.
Message of Compassion After the Floods in Spain
The Romanian Patriarchate extends a message of Christian solidarity from the clergy and members of the Romanian Orthodox Church to the people of Spain, expressing compassion for those severely affected by the torrential rains in Valencia, Malaga, and Castilla-La Mancha.
These floods have tragically claimed the lives of 95 individuals so far, with many more missing, including 22 Romanians, and have caused significant destruction.
We urge Romanian residents in Spain to stand together with those affected, offering words of comfort and acts of Christian support.
We pray for the souls of the departed, the safe return of the missing, and the recovery of the injured, standing in solidarity with the Spanish people and Romanian communities in Spain during this difficult time.
† DANIEL
Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church
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