Discovering the virtuous life of the Servant of God, Mother Sofronia

In this profound and enriching encounter, we invite you to delve into the life and legacy of the Servant of God Mother Sofronia (Serafina Erdelyi), co-founder of the Basilian Order in Argentina. Through various reflections, the material proposes us to discover holiness not as something unattainable, but as a call to live our vocation and daily life in an exemplary way. Mother Sofronia left us an indelible mark of living faith, selfless service, and a deep love for education and the Church.

The video not only goes through her history and devotion, but also highlights the transformative impact of her intercession today. One of the most moving parts are the first-person accounts of faithful who experienced extraordinary graces. Among them, emotional testimonies of profound healing in the face of very complex medical diagnoses and extreme-risk pregnancies that managed to pull through sustained by the power of prayer stand out, demonstrating how her spiritual work continues to touch lives in a tangible way.

Mother Sofronia was part of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great, who profess the evangelical counsels in a monastic community based on the teachings of Saint Basil. They strive to be a praying, healing, and life-giving presence. We invite you to hit play and get to know this woman of prayer who, imbued with Eastern Christian spirituality, gives constant witness to the Gospel message.

(Video available in Spanish: https://youtu.be/yqVJQYSpZ6M?si=sO215BXKpwUQKhYm)