Calendarul zilei 18 septembrie: Sfântul preot Ilarion Felea

Father Ilarion V. Felea, a martyr of Orthodoxy during the communist regime, was born in 1903 and became a prominent priest and theologian. He served in various parishes and was known for his dedication to pastoral work and education. Despite pressures, he joined the Legionary movement reluctantly, aiming to mitigate its excesses. He faced persecution for his sermons and was arrested multiple times, ultimately being sentenced to 20 years in prison for alleged anti-regime activities. Felea refused to participate in reeducation programs and died in Aiud prison in 1961. He was later canonized by the Romanian Orthodox Church.