VIDEO Călin Georgescu, numit „președinte ales” la Mănăstirea Sfânta Cruce; Episcopia Oradiei anunță verificări

During a service at the Monastery of 'Holy Cross', Archimandrite Athanasius referred to Călin Georgescu as 'elected president', which was met with applause. The Orthodox Diocese of Oradea announced an investigation into the incident, emphasizing that sacred spaces should not be used for political endorsement. Prior warnings had been issued to clergy about separating church activities from political manifestations. The Diocese clarified that the inquiry focuses on the inappropriate conduct rather than personal political beliefs. The rules of the Romanian Orthodox Church prohibit clergy from engaging in partisan politics or using church authority for political promotion. The Diocese has not yet disclosed potential sanctions for Archimandrite Athanasius.