HUSIȚII ÎN MOLDOVA – O PILDĂ DE RESPECTARE A LIBERTĂȚII DE CONȘTIINȚĂ ÎN EVUL MEDIU ROMÂNESC
Hussites in Moldova - An Example oOf Respect for Freedom of Conscience in the Romanian Middle Ages

Summary/Abstract: The Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century does not appear ex nihilo, but it will stand out on an upward flow of Church reform, a flow in which the Hussite movement also has a significant role to play. Unfortunately, Jan Hus did not know any of the writings of the Eastern Holy Fathers, did not come into direct contact with Orthodox spirituality, and historical conditions were of such a nature, as a rapprochement (union) of the Bohemian Brothers with the Orthodox Church could not be realized. A significant number of Hussites sought refuge in Romanian countries, being persecuted for their faith in neighboring states. In Moldavia they lived in the colonies and were not considered a danger to the native population of Orthodox faith with whom they came in contact. The Moldavian rulers Alexandru cel Bun (Alexander the Kind), Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) and Bogdan cel Orb (Bogdan the Blind), Romanian Orthodox believers, showing tolerance and acceptance towards another religion, welcomed the Hussite and allowed them to settle and live in the cities of their country.

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