Religiozitate în viaţa cotidiană din Basarabia (anii 1930)
Religiousness in daily life in Bessarabia (1930s)

Summary/Abstract: The article “Religiosity in everyday life in Bessarabia (1930s)” highlights the fundamental role of the Orthodox faith and traditions in preserving the identity and cohesion of society during the great social and political transformations. Based on documents from those years and the latest historiography, it examines some aspects of the modernization period, when Bessarabia was part of the Kingdom of Romania and when political, economic and cultural events had a significant impact on religious life. An important manifestation of the religiousness of society in interwar Bessarabia was the deep involvement in spiritual life, a striking example of which was the religious procession with the miracle-working icon of the Mother of God from Hârbovăț. This was a large-scale religious event that brought together thousands of pilgrims from all over the region and became not only an act of religious worship, but also a symbol of unity in turbulent times. It testified to the deep commitment of the Bessarabians to the Orthodox faith, as well as the importance of preserving religious traditions in the face of external influences and reactionary temptations. At that time, the magazine Luminătorul, published by the Chișinău and Khotin Diocese, played a significant role in consolidating the religious and cultural identity of the Bessarabians. It not only covered fundamental religious topics, but also supported and promoted the Romanian language and culture in the context of the denationalization process that took place at that time. Luminătorul contributed to the preservation of Orthodox values, being an instrument through which the Bessarabian community could strengthen its ties with the Church and national traditions. Thus, religious life in Bessarabia in the 1930s and 1940s was characterized by considerable resistance to secularization and foreign policy pressure, with the Church playing a vital role in maintaining the spirituality and identity of society. Religious processions and church publications such as Luminătorul were a moral and cultural stronghold in times of uncertainty, demonstrating the profound importance of the Orthodox faith in maintaining the resilience and unity of society during times of historical upheaval.

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