Thousands gather in Iași for the fifth day of Saint Parascheva pilgrimage
Around 30,000 worshippers have taken part in the Saint Parascheva procession, while about 964 medical incidents have been recorded since the pilgrimage began.
Pilgrims from across the country have been converging on Iași to venerate the relics of Saint Parascheva, marking the fifth day of the event that began on 8 October. The religious procession attracted about 30,000 worshippers, surpassing the 27,500 who attended the same ceremony last year. Rescue crews have documented close to 964 medical incidents, of which 40 required hospital transport.
The waiting line stretches for almost 2 kilometres, with thousands of believers still awaiting access to the holy relics. The pilgrimage also features the relics of Saint Paisie of Sihăstria, carried through the city streets as part of the celebrations for the feast of the Metropolitan of Moldavia and Bucovina on 14 October.
Why it matters
The event highlights the scale of religious devotion in Romania and the logistical challenges of managing large public gatherings.
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