In the vibrant heart of Cluj, Romania, the St. Dimitrie Program – led by the Orthodox Christian Mission Center’s Floyd Frantz – has been providing addiction treatment for over two decades. Working with the local Church, this program offers counseling and addiction education services using a holistic approach, underpinned by the belief that addiction recovery involves the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

As an addiction treatment specialist and co-founder of the National Anti-Drug Program of the Orthodox Church of Romania, Frantz has been instrumental in shaping this work, utilizing an approach that integrates the rich tradition of Orthodox spirituality to impact those seeking recovery.

This year, as Metropolitan Andrei blessed the program’s offices, the event was a testament to the Church’s support for these life-transforming services. The annual blessing draws attention to the deep connection between faith and recovery, reinforcing the Orthodox Church’s healing role. As we reflect on this mission, we are reminded of St. Isaac the Syrian’s words: “If it goes beyond being a bad habit, then only God can help them.”

To learn more about Floyd Frantz and the recognition he recently received for his work with the St. Dimitrie Program, click here.