In Iași, the pilgrimage dedicated to Saint Parascheva has begun, attracting hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from the country and abroad, despite the unfavorable weather.

The pilgrimage dedicated to Saint Parascheva, the largest in Romania, began in Iași, where thousands of believers gathered to venerate the relics of the Protector of Moldavia. Despite the rain and cold, approximately 10,000 people were waiting in line to touch the reliquary with the relics. The relics will be displayed until October 15, and the feast is celebrated on October 14. The tradition brings thousands of pilgrims annually, including groups from Voluntari.