Mariana Cuceu of SPOC presided the committee in charge of selecting the best writings and drawings organized for “Mama și darul Vieții”, a Children Competition in Romania that took place during the month of March. This event is one of many unique events that took place in Romania during the month of March in recognition … Read more
Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity has been featured through its President Mariana Cuceu at the Romanian Cultural Institute and Embassy of Romania through the United States. With special gratitude we thank you the Romanian Cultural Institute/ICR Institute for highlighting our charitable agenda for Romanian children in need.
As we approach the joyful celebration of the Holy Nativity of Christ we give thanks to our God and our beloved intercessor Saint Paraskeva that we arrived once again at this blessed moment. Our words cannot express the gratitude we have for your generous support, prayers and team collaboration during the entire year of 2020. … Read more
On October 14, the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast day of Saint Paraskeva of Epivata — also known as Saint Paraskeva of Iasi. Saint Paraskeva is a highly honored presence in the living faith of the Romanian, Greek, Bulgarian, and Serbian Orthodox communities. According to Orthodox tradition, Saint Paraskeva lived her earthly life in … Read more
Because of our generous donors we were able to send $10,000 that were used to acquire medical equipment. Together with the volunteers from the Saint Nicholas College in Iasi and in partnership with the Metropolia of Moldavia and Bukovina the medical equipment was donated to the Iasi, Botosani and Piatra Neamt Hospitals in Romania. Also, … Read more
Saint Paraskeva hit a big milestone last year, the first $1,000,000 raised for the poor and the sick kids of Romania. We want to thank all our donors and volunteers that supported our charity during the last 10 years.
Mariana Cuceu and Claudia Daghid talking about our charity at Arca TV
The letter below is part of our ongoing Pascha series about families and children who have been supported by your donations to Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity. We hope that these words from our children will show how impactful your donations have been and inspire you to continue to help our children, especially as we celebrate Palm Sunday … Read more
The letter below is part of our ongoing Pascha series about families and children who have been supported by your donations to Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity. We hope that these words from our children will show how impactful your donations have been and inspire you to continue to help our children, especially as we celebrate the Feast … Read more
“When then you see a poor believer, think that you behold an altar: when you see … a beggar, not only insult him not, but even reverence him.” (Homily 20 on 2 Corinthians) Saint Paraskeva has helped me a lot. Whenever I needed her, she came to my side and I felt she was near … Read more