Venerable Confessor Sofronie of Cioara, a simple monk, became a beacon of faith in 18th-century Transylvania when the Habsburg Empire sought to force Orthodox Christians into union with Rome. He rallied thousands, defending their ancestral beliefs and resisting imperial decrees. Despite facing imprisonment and exile, his spirit remained unbroken, his words echoing with unwavering devotion to Orthodoxy. He defended the faith against betrayal, standing as a living testament to courage and truth.

O, Venerable Sofronie, intercede for us that we may remain steadfast in our faith.

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