Romanian Orthodox Church Rejects Calls For Baptism Changes After Baby's Tragic Death
Romanian Orthodox Church Rejects Calls For Baptism Changes After Baby's Tragic Death March 04, 2021 10:40 GMT Share share Print BUCHAREST -- The death of a 6-week-old infant after he was submerged while being baptized has sparked public outrage in Romania and led to calls for the centuries-old rite to be changed. The drama of the tragic event -- which has been headline news in Romania for weeks -- has been quite impersonal, with few details published about the baby or his family. But it has provided a snapshot of the divisions in contemporary Romania. The influential Romanian Orthodox Church ...