Romanian Neurosurgeon Credits God for Miraculous Moments in Operating Room
Dr. Iustinian Simion says faith and medicine go hand in hand, citing divine presence in complex surgeries and healing.
TARGU MURES — A Romanian neurosurgeon has expressed his conviction that God is present in the operating room due to his own experiences of phenomena that cannot be explained strictly by science.
Recently interviewed by Q Magazine in Romania, Dr. Iustinian Simion said:
“I couldn’t quantify how much is human and how much is divine power in a neurosurgical operation. But I know for sure that without God, man can achieve nothing. It’s an illusion to think otherwise.”
Due to miraculous experiences he has had that are "scientifically inexplicable," Simion argued that one must not want to see a divine presence in these instances, using their own will to refuse the truth.
“We must remain aware and rational about taking credit for difficult operations,” he said. “There is a very fine line that surgeons walk between remaining balanced and becoming self-deified. After all, that’s human nature – but not everything we achieve truly belongs to us.”
Simion's faith influences his life outside of the operating room, as well, as he and others with similar professional backgrounds comprise the Anastasios Byzantine Choir, which he founded in 2011 and conducts together with his brother.
“We sing every Sunday at the Divine Liturgy," he said. "Most members are doctors, but we also have architects, engineers, IT specialists, and others.”
He added that singing in the choir gives him peace and strength for another week filled with "surgeries, challenges, and trials."
Previously, UOJ reported on the claim of a Bulgarian scientist that God created our universe.
