During World War I, when Romanian soldiers were retreating through Sibiu, they intended to blow up the city's powder magazine, endangering countless lives. Metropolitan Elijah Iorest, upon learning of this, rushed to the powder magazine and, through prayer and persuasion, convinced the soldiers to abandon their plan, saving Sibiu from destruction. Let us pray that the spirit of wisdom and courage of #MetropolitanElijah may inspire us to protect and cherish life, always seeking peaceful resolutions in times of crisis. May his prayers be with us. #Ardeal #Confessor #OrthodoxChristian #Prayer #Romania