Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova conducted a memorial service at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Sunday to honor the heroes of the December 1989 Revolution.
“Between 1948 and 1989, official media stopped broadcasting carols and discussing God. The totalitarian regime that began in 1948 prohibited the airing of carols, church services, and any teachings related to the Church on radio and later on television,” His Grace pointed out.
He also mentioned that after December 1989, carols were once again heard on television and radio.
“This was made possible by the sacrifice of those who protested on the streets in many of the country’s major cities. Remarkably, people remembered prayers, young individuals kneeled in various places in the capital, some even risking their lives with bullets flying,” stated the Assistant Bishop of the Archdiocese of Bucharest.
Reflecting on the events of 35 years ago, Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova stressed that the memory of the heroes from that time is still alive.
“Thirty-five years have passed since then, and the Church has paid tribute to these heroes whenever possible. In that spirit, we are holding a memorial service here, seeking the forgiveness of the sins of those who bravely stood against the dictatorial regime back then,” he added.
“We pray that those who sacrificed their lives in December 1989 find eternal rest and joy in the Lord, and that their vision of a world filled with true joy, freedom, and unity becomes our collective aspiration,” His Grace concluded.
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