On September 16, 2025, a local proclamation of canonization for Saint Sofian of Antim took place at the Antim Monastery in Bucharest. The ceremony was led by Archbishop Cassian of Lower Danube, alongside hierarchs from the Romanian and Antiochian Orthodox Churches, as reported by basilica.ro.

The Divine Liturgy was held outdoors in the monastery courtyard. Following the service, Archbishop Cassian read the Synodal Tomos of canonization for the saint, after which his troparion was sung. The document highlights key moments in Father Sofian's spiritual journey, including his involvement in the "Unburnt Bush" movement and his mentorship under Father Ioan Kuligin, a successor of the Paisian hesychastic tradition.

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church sent a message for the occasion, describing Saint Sofian as a "pious confessor of the 20th century," who shone in the capital of Romania through his humility, prayer, and artistic talent. The Patriarch emphasized three aspects of his ministry: steadfastness in faith under an atheistic regime, spiritual guidance as a hesychast, and his work as an iconographer.

Archbishop Cassian reminded the congregation that believers referred to Sofian as the "Apostle of Bucharest" due to his humility and love for others, even for those who persecuted him. At the end of the service, awards and diplomas were presented for contributions to the development of Orthodox culture and church life.

Archimandrite Sofian (Bogiu; 1912–2002) served as the abbot of Antim Monastery and was one of the most revered Romanian spiritual leaders of the 20th century. Born in Bălți County (Moldova) to pious peasant parents, he dedicated himself to monastic life from a young age, initially serving as a novice at Rugh monastery before receiving his education at the seminary of Cernica Monastery in Bucharest.

He took monastic vows in 1937, was ordained as a hierodeacon in 1939, and became a hieromonk in 1945. From 1950, he led Antim Monastery. In 1958, Father Sofian was arrested due to his involvement in the "Unburnt Bush" spiritual movement and sentenced to 15 years in prison, of which he served six years.

A renowned iconographer, he painted approximately 25 churches and monasteries in Romania, as well as several in Lebanon and Syria. Father Sofian mentored thousands of believers and was well-versed in not only Romanian but also Greek and Russian spiritual traditions. He was called the "Apostle of Bucharest" for his gentleness, love, and spiritual wisdom.

Father Sofian passed away on September 14, 2002, at Antim Monastery and was buried at the Caldarusani Monastery. In 2024, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church canonized him among the ranks of holy confessors, establishing September 16 as his feast day.