Born into a devout family, Ilie Lăcătușu served as a churchwarden and later as a priest. During the communist regime, he secretly ministered to the persecuted, offering solace and performing baptisms in secret. Arrested for his faith, he endured imprisonment and torture with unwavering resolve. After his death, his relics were discovered to be incorrupt, a testament to his holiness.
O, #Saint Ilie, pray to #God for us, that we may be granted the strength to persevere in our faith amidst adversity, and to secretly minister to those who are persecuted around the world. #OrthodoxSaint #Confessor #Perseverance