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 fearlessly defended Orthodoxy, traveling from village to village, strengthening believers, and organizing resistance against imperial decrees. Despite facing imprisonment and exile, his spirit remained unbroken, his resolve unshaken. He lived his faith.

Let us pray to #Sofronie, that his courage and conviction inspire us to stand firm in our beliefs, defending #truth and #Orthodoxy against all odds. #Confessor #Monk