About Cezar Elisei

Cezar Elisei in an interview about therapeutic fasting

Founder and president of APT

Journalist, author and advocate of therapeutic fasting

Cezar Elisei (b. 1982) is a journalist, author and advocate of therapeutic fasting and natural nutrition. He graduated from the Theological Seminary in Iași and then studied at the Faculty of Philosophy of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași. He is currently studying Horticulture at the “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences in Iași, to deepen his knowledge of nutrition, agriculture and organic food production.

10 yearsas a TV reporter

40 daysof water fasting, in 2020

5,000copies sold in 40 days

His journey

1999
A love of literature and a change of lifestyle
His interest in literature showed itself early. In 1999 he won First Prize in the “Tinere Condeie” (Young Pens) literary competition.
Writing later became a way of reflecting on his own life and on a profound change of lifestyle. Over time, he gave up habits he considered harmful, such as tobacco, alcohol and sugar, and turned towards a more balanced life of discipline, introspection and care for his health.
2005
Journalism
From 2005, Cezar Elisei worked for several local daily newspapers. He then spent 10 years as a reporter for Pro TV Iași, producing more than 3,500 television reports.
His experience as a journalist helped him better understand the social realities and the health and lifestyle problems people face.
2018
Writing and publishing
In March 2018, Cezar Elisei decided to leave television to devote himself to writing. He began working with Meridiane Publishing, alongside editor Adriana Nazarciuc, who supported his work on natural nutrition and fasting.
The same year he published “My Way. Christian Diet and Natural Nutrition” (Meridiane Publishing, 2018). The book was promoted through many talks and media appearances. In June 2018, he took part, together with Prof. Dr. Pavel Chirilă, in a programme on Agro TV about natural nutrition and its role in keeping healthy.
2019
Health and therapeutic fasting
Since 2018, Cezar Elisei has been a member of the BIO Romania Association, and since 2019 a member of the National Health Association (USA).
In 2020 he founded the Therapeutic Fasting Association, an organisation dedicated to promoting water fasting as a way of supporting health and preventing illness.
2020
The 40-day fast
In March – April 2020, Cezar Elisei completed a 40-day water-only fast, in Romania and Russia. This experience became the basis of the book “Diary of a 40-day Therapeutic Water Fast”.
The book was launched on 2 August 2020 at the Three Holy Hierarchs Monastery in Iași. Soon after its launch it became a national bestseller, with 5,000 copies sold in the first 40 days.
2020
The Iași – Constanța walking pilgrimage
In June 2020, he walked from Iași to Constanța over 10 days, drinking only water. Through this experience he wanted to show the body’s capacity to endure and adapt during fasting.
Today
His work today
Cezar Elisei now gives talks in cities across Romania, speaking about his experience of therapeutic fasting and the role of natural nutrition in keeping healthy.
He continues to work on new books about fasting and a healthy lifestyle.

The Iași – Constanța pilgrimage, 2020

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”Isaiah 40:31

In 2020, Cezar Elisei, president of the Therapeutic Fasting Association (APT), walked 420 km – the distance between Iași and Constanța – without food, with water only. For 9 days he walked along public roads, drinking only water, to promote therapeutic fasting, which relieves or treats many conditions, and to show that people are capable of great things in general, and especially while fasting. The will grows stronger, along with the ability to overcome any barrier; mental strength increases, and optimism, concentration and mental clarity appear. During a fast, a person draws closer to God and, through this relationship, finds the resources to solve any problem set before them.