Religion and Traditions

Religion and
Traditions
in Romania
• Romania is a secular state, and it has no state religion. However
religion in Romania is dominated by the Orthodox church with 87% of
Romanians professing this as their religion. The churches and
monasteries are stunning testaments to the lasting ardour these
"original Christians" have earned.
• Presents are given by Mos Nicolae (Old Saint Nicklaus) in early

December, red eggs are painted in Easter with the blood of Christ, the
new baby will be baptised in the local neighbourhood church.
• The main protestant church in

Romania is the Reformed Church
of Hungary and Transilvania,
which barely makes up 3% of the
total Romanian population
The Monasteries
• Compared to America or Australia, Romania has over three times the
number of monks and nuns in their monasteries and double those in
England.
• The Golden Ring of Moldavian Monasteries, with twenty beautiful
monastery complexes are shining examples of Moldavian architecture
and religious life. The Northern Moldavia monasteries cannot be
missed by anyone serious about understanding Moldavian culture and
religious life.
• Putna Monastery • Voronet Monastery
• Curtea de Arges • Cozia Monastery
Monastery
• Sucevita Monastery • Moldovita Monastery
The Merry Cemetery
The Merry Cemetery is a cemetery in the
Săpânţa village in the county of
Maramures. It is famous for tombs,
crosses, colorful naive paintings,
depicting scenes from the life and
occupation of the people buried there.
On some crosses, there are even lyrics

mentioned about the deceased, often in
humorous tone.
The special character of this cemetery

has its origins in Dacian culture, whose
philosophy was based on the belief of
immortality and that death was a cause
for rejoicing, leading a person to a better
life.
Dracula’s Castle
• Dracula’s Castle was built in a
narrow passing through the
Carpathian Mountains at Bran.
Nowadays, it is a very popular
tourist attraction for those who
want to take part in the Dracula
Legend.
• In 1897 Bram Stoker wrote a

terrifying story about Count
Dracula. A century later, there are
still people who believe in it.
• Researchers are trying to find out

the truth about Dracula’s mystery:
was there a vampire in
Transylvania or not?
The Legend of Dracula:
• Stoker's story is based on the life of

Vlad Dracul (drac = devil) a leader
revered by the Vlachos and who
fought the Ottoman Empire during
1431 and 1476.
• Historians have nicknamed him Vlad

Tepes (Vlad the Impeller), as it is said
that he used to kill criminals by
pulling them on a sharp stick.
Traditions In Romania
• Everyone who hears about Romania starts thinking of
great traditions in the culinary art. When a visitor comes
in our country, he is welcomed with lots of traditional
food from every province of the country. The favorite
food of the Romanian people and unique for our country
is: Sarmale. The recipe consists of cabbage leaves (fresh
or sour) stuffed with minced meat and smoked ham or
bacon. Traditionally it is cooked in the oven and served
with sour cream, chilly peppers and polenta (mamaliga).
Our countries traditional drink is a plum brandy called
Palinka.
• Another revered food item in Romania is cheese. We

have the most delicious sorts of cheese, which you must
definitely try. Polenta (mamaliga) is excellent with goat
cheese and bacon.
Sponge cake(cozonac)
• This traditional Romanian

cake is unfailing at every meal
at Christmas or Easter
Celebrations.
• Filled with nuts or poppy

seeds, this rolled sponge cake
is very delicious.
• If you visit Romania you must
taste it!
• Our sour soups (ciorba) shouldn't be forgotten. These are mostly
served with pepper, garlic or hot chili. They are usually prepared with
any kind of available meat or vegetables and a sour juice called bors.
• Romania has also different traditions taken from other cultures. For
example, the Romanian Christmas Pig. Each year, it plays a
remarkable part at every Christmas meal. Traditionally, families
slaughter a pig before Christmas, in order to prepare sausage and
ham.
• Romanian people celebrate Easter as a feast. We are known to
have some of the best ways of painting eggs. The main colour we
use is red, symbolizing the blood of Jesus. Seldom we apply yellow,
blue or green. In villages, peasants are used to decorate eggs with
plants. Each coloured egg has its own name: for yellow eggs we say
„galbinare” or "galbenele". Green eggs are called "verdete" and the
red ones are called "rosete". We start painting eggs on Thursday
and we consume them on Sunday after the priest has blessed them.
Horezu Ceramic
• Horezu ceramic style was

inherited from the ancient
Dacians, and it has its own
character, defined by shape,
decoration, technique and
color.
• Pottery is an extremely
difficult job, requiring skill,
power and special knowledge.
The slightest mistake can
destroy the object.
• Romanian folklore is probably the most varied and traditional in
the whole of Europe. You will be captivated by the beauty of the
regional costumes, clothes and dances.
• Maramures folk music is well known abroad. There are many

types of dances, like “Invartita”, “Fecioreste”, and many
interesting traditiones especially on important holidays.
• Romanians are known to be some of the most welcoming and
friendliest people in the world. When you first meet them, you may
find them formal by Western standards. Traditionally, first names
are used only by friends, relatives and by adults when they are
addressing children.
Romanians are cheerful, happy people, always ready for guests and celebrations.

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Religion and

• Presents are given by Mos Nicolae (Old Saint Nicklaus) in early

• The main protestant church in

On some crosses, there are even lyrics

The special character of this cemetery

• In 1897 Bram Stoker wrote a

• Researchers are trying to find out

• Stoker's story is based on the life of

• Historians have nicknamed him Vlad

• Another revered food item in Romania is cheese. We

• This traditional Romanian

• Filled with nuts or poppy

• Horezu ceramic style was

• Maramures folk music is well known abroad. There are many

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