| Welcome to the St. Dimitrie Home page |
| The St. Dimitrie Program is a project of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) in collaboration with the Romanian Orthodox Church. Our mission is to build up the body of Christ through helping those who are affected by alcoholism and drug addiction to regain their spiritual wellness and their relationship with God and the Church. Our methods include educational programs aimed at informing the professional and clerical communities of Romania about the disease concept of addictions, through prevention programs aimed at reducing the demand for alcohol and drugs, and by giving direct treatment services to those people in Romania who are affected by alcoholism and drug addiction, including family members. |
| Above is a 19th century icon of Christ found at the "Oblation Table" of the Church of St. John, in Romania. |
St. Dimitrie of
Basarabov lived 300
years ago in what is
now northern Bulgaria.
His wonder working
relics are on display
the at patriarchal
cathedral in Bucharest,
Romania.
Basarabov lived 300
years ago in what is
now northern Bulgaria.
His wonder working
relics are on display
the at patriarchal
cathedral in Bucharest,
Romania.
| October 27th has been this year another moment of fellowship for us and our program's friends. We've been so happy to have with us many of our old friends and collaborators, among which some of the medical doctors, priests, social workers that are encouraging and helping us and our clients. Most importantly, many of the beneficiaries of our services have joined us in praising Our Lord for the joy of a new life in sobriety. |
| Celebrating St. Dimitrie Basarabov, the spiritual guardian of our program |