Promoters of Carmelite Spirituality in Romania, Especially Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus

Abstract

The history of the Roman-Catholic Dioceses of Romania is not an ancient one. Its growth can be observed within the last centuries. This is the reason why there are not many traditions of spirituality born here and many of the currents present even nowadays come from abroad. Among these spiritual currents, a strong one is that of St. Therese of Lisieux. Her spirituality, like in many places around the world reached even Romanian lands through the hard work of some holy men who took care of the flock here. The list of those contaminated by the theresian spirituality is a long one, but I present you the main figures: Saint Joseph Rafael Kalinowski
O.C.D., Blessed Vladimir Ghika, Mons. Anton Gabor, and Mons. Dr. Ioan Coltor. Through them the writings, the cult and the thinking of the Little Carmelite Therese helped Romanian Catholics on their way to God.