Călin Cioara-Trif, The Orthodox Parish of Curechiu—Monographic Highlights from the Zarand Region, Publishing House of the Diocese of Deva and Hunedoara, Deva, 2025, 358p Cover Image

Călin Cioara-Trif, Parohia Ortodoxă Curechiu - repere monografice din Țara Zarandului, Editura Episcopiei Devei și Hunedoarei, Deva, 2025, 358p
Călin Cioara-Trif, The Orthodox Parish of Curechiu—Monographic Highlights from the Zarand Region, Publishing House of the Diocese of Deva and Hunedoara, Deva, 2025, 358p

Author(s): Florin Dobrei
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), Theology and Religion, Eastern Orthodoxy, Book-Review
Published by: Mitropolia Banatului
Keywords: Călin Cioara-Trif; Orthodox Parish of Curechiu; Zarand region; local history; book review;

Summary/Abstract: Reviewed by Rev. Prof. Dr. Florin Dobrei, Călin Cioara-Trif’s monograph "The Orthodox Parish of Curechiu" offers a profound historical and ecclesial analysis of the rural communities of Curechiu and Șesuri in the Zarand region. Originally a pastoral degree thesis, the volume meticulously explores the area's geographic, demographic, and religious evolution. It vividly reconstructs crucial historical events, particularly highlighting Curechiu as the starting point of the 1784 peasant rebellion. Furthermore, the book details local ecclesiastical heritage, including the iconic 1785 wooden church, the succession of dedicated priests, and educational community development. Ultimately, the reviewer highly recommends this rigorous, interdisciplinary study of rural history.

  • Issue Year: XXXVII/2026
  • Issue No: 04-06
  • Page Range: 193-198
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Romanian
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