Romania

Romania has spent most of its history as a divided country in the shadow of powerful neighbours, and until 1989 suffered under the repressive rule of the Communist dictator Ceausescu. Today the country faces the enormous task of economic reform, handicapped by a restrictive bureacucracy, corruption and unemployment. Hopes are pinned on entry into the EU in the next wave of admissions.

Population: 22 million. Language: Romanian. Main religion: Romanian Orthodox.

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CBM activities The first baptism as a result of advertising in Esperanto was in 1992. Regular visits have been made since 1994, including Bible schools and mini-campaigns. The activity centres on the towns of Brasov, Craiova, Caracal and the capital Bucharest. In recent years seminars in Romanian have been held in Brasov and Craiova. The ecclesias in Caracal, Craiova and Brasov all have their own premises, providing meeting rooms and accommodation for CBM visitors.

Ecclesias Caracal, Brasov, Craiova, Bucharest (about 40 members in total).

Picture story Bible School in Transylvania (1998)

Picture story Holding on for the Kingdom (2005)

Picture story Reflections on Romania (2006)

Romanian literature