National Symposium “The Church and the Romanian Army. Traditions of Cooperation”

The Centre for Research on the Cooperation between the Orthodox Church and the Romanian Army “General Paul Teodorescu”, founding director Prof. Valentin Ciorbea, corresponding member of the AOȘR, is organizing two special events at the Dintr-un Lemn Monastery on 8 and 9 July 2022.

On July 8, 2022 the National Symposium “The Church and the Romanian Army. The traditions of the Conciliation” – 9th Edition. Academics and professors from the pre-university education, museographers, archivists, military and priests will present the fruits of scientific research.

The program of the symposium also includes the launch of the magazine Missione, year IX, 2022, the periodical of the center that appears under the aegis of the Academy of Romanian Scientists and the Archdiocese of Ramnic. There will also be book presentations.

The next day, on 9 July 2022, will be commemorated General Paul Teodorescu (1888-1981), member of the AOȘR – correspondent since 21.12.1935 and titular since 27.05.1938. The bust of the general will be unveiled, a work of art made by the master Valentin Tănase, at the request of the 30th Guards Brigade “Mihai Viteazul”, as a sign of appreciation for the former commander of the unit between 1928-1932, who linked the unit to the Holy Monastery through the contribution of the craftsmen of the Guards Regiment to the restoration of the chapel.

Placed in the park of the Holy Monastery next to the Air Force and Navy monuments, the bust of the General certifies a historical reality, resumed in the last 10 years by the presence of the military of the 30th Guards Brigade “Mihai Viteazul” at the events organized here. At the same time, the Wooden Monastery became a de facto place of worship and remembrance for the soldiers of the illustrious and appreciated unit.

The Academy of Romanian Scientists honors General Paul Teodorescu for his contribution to the organization of the events of two members, Dr. Varsanufie, honorary member of AOȘR and Prof. Valentin Ciorbea, corresponding member of AOȘR.