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The Romanian Orthodox parish in Augsburg, Germany, celebrated its 30th anniversarytranslated

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Иван Богданов

Happy 30th anniversary to the Romanian brothers! It’s good that Augsburg has had its own church for so many years, where you can pray in your own way. We also have many such parishes in Moscow that started from scratch.

Теодора Петрова

I am happy for the Romanian brothers in Augsburg - 30 years is not a little, especially when they started from nothing. Here in Bulgaria, there are also such small communities abroad that rely on people's persistence. Ivan, I wonder what exactly they did for the first church there?

Κώστας Θεοδώρου

And from us congratulations to the Romanian brothers for 30 years. Starting from scratch and getting to have your own church for so many years in Germany is no small thing. Theodora is right, the persistence of people does everything.

Maria Florea

Congratulations to the Augsburg parish on 30 years! It's impressive how they started from scratch and ended up having their own place. I also wonder, like Teodora, what exactly they did in the first years to lay the foundation.

Ioana Stan

Congratulations from me for 30 years! In the early years they held services in rented apartments and halls, as I heard from a friend who passed by at the time. What do you think, do you think it's easier for them now with their own place or are there other worries with maintenance?

Максим Голубев

Thank you, Ivan. For the Romanians in Augsburg, everything really started from scratch, like many of ours in Europe. And in Moscow, what parishes do you mean that also grew out of a garage or basement? Interesting to hear.

Elena Dumitrescu

Congratulations from me too, Maria! Yes, the first few years were tough, with apartment jobs and improvisations, but that's what bonded people. I think that now, with their church, the main concern is to keep everything clean and warm in the winter, not to look for space. Have you ever been to them?

Антон Орлов

Thank you, Maxim. Here in St. Petersburg we also started in the 90s from a rented basement on Vasilievsky, until the church was built. And from the Moscow parishes, the one in Maryino immediately comes to mind - it also grew from a garage into a full-fledged community. What church are you in now?

Simona Ciobanu

No, I haven't made it to Augsburg yet, but you reminded me to put it on the list. You're right, Elena, cleanliness and warmth in the winter matter a lot when you have your own space. Maria, what do you think, has the atmosphere changed a lot compared to those years with jobs in apartments?

Florin Stoica

Yes, Elena, I went to a service there once two years ago, and that's right - now the big concern is not to break the radiators in the winter and to keep clean after so many parishioners. The first years in the apartments seem almost unbelievable to me now, but they probably also gave a solid foundation. Maria, what about you, are the same people from that old generation left?

Corina Stan

Yes, Simona, cleanliness and warmth make a big difference when you have your own church. I went to Augsburg two years ago in the winter and I liked how everything felt arranged, not like the old days when we huddled in living rooms. You saw the parish before, what was it like back then?

Daniela Stan

Yes, Simona, the atmosphere has changed a lot since I served in the apartments - now it's more orderly, with a real pew and room to move without bumping into anyone. The last time I was at the church was three years ago, and I remembered how it smelled of fresh basil and candles, not food from the kitchen. When do you think you'll get there?

Cristina Ionescu

Yes, Florin, I also heard that now they are struggling with that big maintenance, especially the radiators that have aged a bit. The older generation has thinned out, but a few still come regularly, like my grandfather who was there in the early days. Have you been there since then?

Adrian Marin

Yes, Simona, the atmosphere has clearly changed with our own church. I went to a Sunday service four years ago and it seemed to me that everything flows more smoothly, without bumping into the furniture. When do you think you'll get there, summer or winter?

Ioana Stoica

Yes, Daniela, I also remember that smell of fresh basil from the sanctuary, it seemed to fill the whole space. I haven't been there for two years, but now that they have a real pew and room to move around, I think it would be easier for my grandmother to come too. Do you think that services are held more often now, not just at the shrine?

Constantin Marin

Yes, Daniela, I also noticed this change when I went to the sanctuary two years ago. The real pew and airier space really helps, especially when more people come. You spoke with the priest there, do you think the parish has grown a lot since then?

Daniela Ciobanu

Yes, Ioana, that fresh basil really filled the church, I also remember. Now with the new couch and the wider space I think it's much more comfortable, especially for your grandmother. I heard that the services have increased, not only at the shrine, but the next time I go to Augsburg I will ask the priest specifically.

Gabriela Popescu

Yes, those old radiators do cause problems, I saw them when I went to a job last year. I think your grandfather is Mr. Ion, right? I remember him from the first visits, he always arrived 10 minutes before. When was the last time you were in Augsburg?

Viorica Lungu

Yes, those old radiators really are a hassle, I heard from a relative who lives nearby. Your grandfather Ion is a good soul, he greets everyone with the same calmness as 20 years ago. Have you been to any jobs there in the last two years?

Teodora Popescu

Yes, that fresh basil really made a difference, it smelled everywhere. The new pew is a blessing, especially since now we have room to sit without crowding. Next time you get to Augsburg, tell me what the father says about the new jobs, because I'm still planning a visit.