In pictures: Holy Fire arrives in Romania

Raluca-Emanuela Ene

Apr 21, 2020

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The Holy Fire was brought from Jerusalem to Romania on Saturday evening, April 17, 2020 by a delegation headed by His Grace Bishop Timotei of Prahova.

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