Viile Tecii, Romania
Land of the “Gypsies”…
I tell the Gypsies, “Because you have no home here on earth, when we get to heaven we’re all gonna speak one language and it’s gonna be Gypsy!”
~John Fracker (Gypsy Agape)
We so often refer to the phrase,
“There’s no place like home.”
Unfortunately for the Gypsy people they feel they have no place to call home, and
therefore can’t identify with much of the rest of the world.
Historically these people originated from India,
and may be described as a
race of nomads…
Over time they’ve had to scatter throughout different locations trying to survive,
because they are treated as social outcasts and rejects within their own societies.
Though Romania has the most Gypsies in Europe and they even have their own flag,
they are disregarded by many of the Romanian people and are treated as inferior.
Since arriving here in Viile Tecii, I have fallen in love with the Gypsies.
They are a beautiful people who understand the importance of community and love through their families in a very deep way,
a way that may surpass most of the world that I’ve encountered this year.
However, many of them are blinded by the Orthodox church that communicates religion over Jesus and lack a resurrected life in Him.
More people are needed to reach them with the LOVE of Christ!
If you would like more information on the Gypsy people,
or how to reach out to them here in Viile Tecci, Romania click here.
Katie Rowland’s blog, “Where is home?” is also great!
