Thousands march for life in 600 cities throughout Romania, Moldova
Romania; Moldova, March 25, 2019
Photo: basilica.ro
Thousands took to the streets on Saturday throughout Romania and
Moldova to raise awareness of fetal rights and the need to boost
resources for pregnant women in crisis situations, reports the Basilica News Agency.
The March for Life, which took place in 600 cities throughout
Romania and Moldova under the banner “Unique From the First Second,”
is the main event in a series of activities being held in March, the
Month for Life. Other events include debates, reading and photography
workshops for children, conferences, and film screenings.
Approximately 8,000 people participated in Saturday’s march in Iaşi, reports Adevărul. The event began with performances from several children’s choirs from Moldova, followed by several speeches.
“Here is a feast of life, with the name of the unborn children,
because in Romania there are many abortions and we want to be a voice
for these children and to support the pregnant women in crisis. I
think people have responded positively to our initiative because it is
a reason for joy, a feast. We have many balloons, the messages on
the placards are positive, we are for life and, as we can see, many
young people have joined, so a generation that sustains life is being
formed,” said Sorina Hângescu of Pro Vita Iaşi.
Photo: adevarul.ro
Thousands participated in Bucharest as well. The event was
organized by Students for Life and also featured several special guest
speakers and singers. Students for Life president Eliza-Maria Cloţea
noted that the day’s event means “we are with you and your child”
and that there are “thousands of voices grateful for the gift of
life,” according to the Basilica News Agency.
Alexandra Nadane, President of Romania for Life and Executive
Director of the St. Alexandra the Empress center for counseling and
support pointed out that “behind every abortion is a lack of support”
and urged everyone “to do something for women in crisis
pregnancies.”
A special place was also given to Monica Radu, who has birthed and
raised three children despite being in a wheelchair for 21 years and
despite the slim chances given her by doctors to have a successful
birth.
“Everything is possible,” she said. “By doing God’s will, everything
else is added… If you have an open heart, you realize that a mother
has the light of grace around her. For me, I continue to feel grace
when my children embrace me.”
source and my gratitude to: orthochristian.com
