Category: Religion
Romania’s Heroes Honored on Ascension Day
Posted Thursday, May 28, 2009 by John D Paul
Many Orthodox Romanians took time Thursday to remember the heroes who fought for the country through the years. One such ceremony was held at a war memorial in the small village of Floresti, outside of Cluj.
About 60 Orthodox residents of the village of Floresti gathered at a World War I monument at one o’clock local time to reflect, pray and remember the nation’s heroes. The short ceremony was led by an Orthodox priest in the center of Floresti. Floresti is about 30 kilometers from Cluj-Napoca. Thursday marks Ascension Day in the Orthodox faith. That’s the day Christ ascended into heaven after he was crucified and resurrected. A group of sixth grade students was among those gathered in Floresti to remember their community and country’s heroes. One teacher said it was important for the youngsters to remember what those before them have done for the country.
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