Moldovan in United States

People Name:	Moldovan
Country:	United States
10/40 Window:	No
Population:	24,000
World Population:	2,832,500
Primary Language:	Romanian
Primary Religion:	Christianity
Christian Adherents:	75.00 %
Evangelicals:	5.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Romanian
Affinity Bloc:	Eurasian Peoples
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Introduction / History

Until the 1920s, Moldovans were considered by many to be a subgroup of the Romanians, but this stance is controversial even to this day. They speak Romanian.

The location we call Moldova was taken from the Ottoman Empire by the Russians in 1918. Moldova is between Romania and Ukraine. It was part of Romania until Romania gave it to Russia to form the Moldovan Soviet Socialist Republic in 1940. After the USSR dissolved in 1991 Moldova became an independent state. Because of the influence of the Soviet Union, there are still Moldovans in most of the independent nations that once made up that union. Others have migrated to the United States.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Moldovan culture was affected by both Slavic and Roman influences. (Romanian is a Romance language). No matter where they live, Moldovans enjoy their folk culture. They have their own choir style called Doina. Their folk dances vary by village. Like other ethnic groups, they have ceramic and woven arts. Moldovan cuisine is common for European countries. Pork, beef, chicken, potatoes, cabbage, cheeses and grains are common at dinnertime. They eat polenta, sauerkraut, a sour soup and a meat-filled dumpling called manti. Alcoholic beverages include beer and wine, the latter being a specialty in Moldova because of their vineyards.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Most Moldovan Orthodox Christians belong to the Moldovan Orthodox Church, a branch of the Russian Orthodox Church. There are Evangelicals among them, and their numbers vary by country.

What Are Their Needs?

The Moldovan Orthodox Church needs a fresh move of the Holy Spirit. They need to center their love and devotion on Jesus Christ.

Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to move in Moldovan Orthodox churches, leading them to put all their faith and hope in Jesus.
Pray that soon there will be spiritual refreshment that will result in Moldovan disciples making more disciples.
Pray for them to put their identity in Jesus Christ and his resurrection victory.
Pray for Moldovans to become Christ’s ambassadors to the people around them no matter where they live.