# Saint Parascheva pilgrimage and festivals in Romania

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saint-parascheva-pilgrimage-and-festivals-in-romania
> Updated: 2026-09-28T03:45:16.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Preparations are underway for the annual Saint Parascheva pilgrimage and the inaugural Sacrum Iași Art Festival in Iași, Romania. The religious event, scheduled for October 8 to October 15, 2026, will feature the veneration of the relics of Saint Parascheva and Saint Paisie of Sihăstria. The cultural festival is expected to include over 50 events such as visual arts exhibitions and classical music concerts.

As the dates approach, pilgrims have begun arriving in Iași. Local support measures are in place, including food donations from more than 40 restaurants and free accommodation provided by a central church. Concurrently, religious activities are being observed in other regions, such as Suceava, where liturgy was held at the Suceava Metropolitan Cathedral amidst ongoing restoration work.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Religious services and pilgrimage preparations continue in Suceava and Iași

Religious services were held at the Suceava Metropolitan Cathedral, while pilgrims begin arriving in Iași in anticipation of the Saint Parascheva pilgrimage on October 8.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/religious-services-and-pilgrimage-preparations-continue-in-suceava-and-iai

### 2026-09-23: Iași prepares for Saint Parascheva pilgrimage and art festival

The annual Saint Parascheva pilgrimage in Iași will run from October 8–15, 2026, featuring the relics of Saint Paisie of Sihăstria and the inaugural Sacrum Iași Art Festival.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iai-prepares-for-2026-saint-parascheva-pilgrimage

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