Patriarch Daniel of Romania: The March for Life encourages support for all who love life as God’s gift

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church highlighted the blessing of families, especially those who give birth to or adopt children, in his homily for the Feast of the Annunciation on Wednesday.

“On this day of the Annunciation in particular, we greatly value God’s blessing upon all families, and especially upon families who bring children into the world or who receive and adopt children,” the Patriarch said at the end of his homily.

The feast celebrates the conception of the Saviour Jesus Christ in the womb of the Virgin Mary, with her consent. In this context, Patriarch Daniel also referred to the Month and March for Life, a series of annual events held in March.

“For several years now, in Romania, the month of March has been dedicated to prayer and reflection for the protection of children’s lives, and in particular, the March for Life is organised, which this year, 2026, will take place on 28 March.”

The Patriarch of Romania stressed that the March for Life promotes in society the inestimable value of human life as a gift from God.

“Through this initiative, the birth of children is encouraged, as well as support for families and for young women who are expecting a child, and for all those who cherish life as a gift from God. For the person who is born on earth becomes not only a citizen of an earthly homeland, but, if he lives a holy life according to God’s will, may also become a citizen of Paradise, of the Kingdom of Heaven.”

“Every child who is born can become a saint if raised in faith and in love for God and neighbour. Therefore, the gift of a child’s birth is a gift for eternity,” His Beatitude added.

The 2026 March for Life in Romania and the Republic of Moldova is held under the theme “Solidarity for Both” — for both the mother and her unborn child. While several marches have already taken place, most events, including the one in Bucharest, are scheduled for 28 March 2026.

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