He likewise was known for his staunch commitment to the values of the Gospel and for his allegiance to the Church which led to his false arrest and imprisonment at the hands of the communist regime. Durcovici was a professor of seminarians and taught his students subjects such as canon law. His zeal as a priest led to his appointment in Bucharest as a rector for seminarians and his renown in Romania led to his episcopal appointment as a bishop.
He was also recognized for his unwavering dedication to Gospel values and his loyalty to the Church, which resulted in his wrongful arrest and imprisonment by the communist regime. Durcovici educated seminarians as a professor and taught subjects like canon law. His fervor as a priest led to his appointment as rector in Bucharest and his fame in Romania earned him an episcopal position.