There were tribal peoples living in what is now Romania thousands of years ago. Finally they were unified under the Dacian Kingdom in the first century BC. That kingdom ended in 106AD when it was conquered by the Roman Empire, one of their eastern outposts. That is why Romanian is one of the Romance languages. The Romans retreated in the 270s under pressure from the Goths. The Roman control of the area was short-lived and Romania was isolated from other Romance languages. Many Slavic words crept into their vocabulary.
Romanians have struggled to maintain independence for centuries. They gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1977. The 20th century was especially difficult. They unified as a nation in 1918 as a kingdom. That kingdom was abolished in 1947. After WWII, the Soviet Union took advantage of the weakened state of Romania and other Eastern European countries that were destroyed by war. Romania was a Soviet satellite country until 1990.
Romanians live mainly in Romania, but they also live in 39 other countries, mostly in Europe. A small number live in Azerbaijan, one of the former Soviet Socialist Republics. Some Romanians moved there during the days of the USSR.
Romanian women in Azerbaijan are expected to be excellent cooks and also work outside the home. They can take on jobs like home improvement and auto repair that are usually for men. Romanians respect their women and often give them their seat on a bus.
Bragging is a taboo; they value humility.
Romanians commonly smoke and drink, though they frown upon drunkenness. Their national drink is Tuica, made from fermented plums. Romanian cuisine is greasy and rich in meats, but they also make sure bread is on the menu.
Despite being surrounded by many Buddhist ethnicities, most Riang Lang people have never accepted Buddhism. They remain animists, "believing spirits live in elements of nature and must be placated before peace can be experienced in their communities." They worship nature and spirits, and their religious practices include rituals related to agriculture, hunting, and ancestor worship.PRGRPHThe Riang Lang believe that "their first ancestor, Phu Sawti, was hatched from a serpent's egg-the result of a union between a female serpent-god and a spirit." Riang Lang women display this belief by their unique appearance. From their early teens, "the women wear 40 or 50 cane hoops apiece, one resting upon another to a depth of a foot around their hips. The undulating movement when they walk resembles a snake's motion."
Many displaced families still require stable housing and basic amenities. Economic rehabilitation is crucial, as many depend on daily labor or subsistence farming. Access to quality education is limited, especially for children living in remote areas. Man
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in Romanian churches and in their families, leading thousands to put all their faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for Romanians in Azerbaijan to be reached with the gospel by local Christians.
Pray that soon Romanian disciples will be making more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Romanian in Azerbaijan.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanians
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