Maria Filipoiu and Father Vasile Beni Highlight Marian Devotion in Romania

Poet Maria Filipoiu published a sonnet‑psalm titled “Rugă în Postul Maicii Domnului,” celebrating the Virgin Mary’s role in Christian salvation. The work references her extensive literary career and numerous awards.

Father Vasile Beni delivered a sermon on the Dormition Fast, urging believers to deepen their spiritual practice through prayer, fasting, and acts of charity. He emphasized the Virgin Mary’s intercessory power and quoted traditional Romanian prayers that have become part of the nation’s religious heritage.