Mesaj al președintelui Nicușor Dan la proclamarea canonizării unei sfinte în Serbia

President Nicușor Dan delivered a message during the local canonization of Saint Magdalena from Mălainița, emphasizing her role as a symbol of devotion and community for Romanians in the Timoc Valley. He highlighted the importance of preserving national identity and cultural values among Romanians abroad. The event signifies solidarity and historical ties between Romania and Serbia. Patriarch Daniel also acknowledged the saint's significance for both Romanian and Serbian believers, noting her life as an example of faith and compassion. Magdalena, born in 1895, became a spiritual guide during difficult times and was canonized in 2025 alongside other Romanian saints.