The First Edition of the Traditional Carol Concert ‘Domnuleț și Domn din Cer’ at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton

With the blessing of His Eminence Bishop Atanasie and under the auspices of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on Sunday, 28 December, following the Divine Liturgy, the first edition of the traditional Romanian carol concert entitled ‘Domnuleț și Domn din Cer’ took place at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton.

The event marked the beginning of a project intended to become an annual tradition during the holy feast of the Nativity of the Lord, aiming to preserve and pass on Romanian carols, customs, and cultural values within the communities of the diaspora.

Through this concert, the Romanian community in Great Britain celebrated the Nativity of the Saviour in an atmosphere of spiritual communion, bringing together carols and traditions drawn from the rich Romanian cultural heritage. The event was conceived as an opportunity for gathering, witness, and shared joy, even while living far from the homeland.

The carollers, dressed in traditional Romanian folk costumes, were the faithful and children of the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton, who were organised into groups representing various regions of Romania. Wearing the traditional attire of their places of origin and performing carols specific to each region, they created an atmosphere of authentic festal joy. Thus, the glad tidings of the Nativity of the Lord were proclaimed through carols from Transylvania and Moldavia, Banat and Bessarabia, Maramureș and Crișana, as well as from other parts of the country. The group representing Transylvania was led by the parish priest, Fr Florin Simionca.

The concert concluded with a special performance by the young violinists of ‘Mugurașii UK’, guided by their teacher, Mrs Petra, who performed Romanian carols both instrumentally and vocally, adding a note of freshness and emotion to the entire event.

Overall, the concert was a special moment marked by faith, joy, and a sincere desire to keep alive the tradition of Romanian carols and folk costume. The strong presence of children bore witness to the fact that these values are being passed on with enthusiasm and love, as an integral part of our identity and Orthodox faith.

Reported by Gheorghe Ionică

The First Edition of the Traditional Carol Concert ‘Domnuleț și Domn din Cer’ at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton
The First Edition of the Traditional Carol Concert ‘Domnuleț și Domn din Cer’ at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton
The First Edition of the Traditional Carol Concert ‘Domnuleț și Domn din Cer’ at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton
The First Edition of the Traditional Carol Concert ‘Domnuleț și Domn din Cer’ at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton
The First Edition of the Traditional Carol Concert ‘Domnuleț și Domn din Cer’ at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton
The First Edition of the Traditional Carol Concert ‘Domnuleț și Domn din Cer’ at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton
The First Edition of the Traditional Carol Concert ‘Domnuleț și Domn din Cer’ at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton
The First Edition of the Traditional Carol Concert ‘Domnuleț și Domn din Cer’ at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton
The First Edition of the Traditional Carol Concert ‘Domnuleț și Domn din Cer’ at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton
The First Edition of the Traditional Carol Concert ‘Domnuleț și Domn din Cer’ at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton
The First Edition of the Traditional Carol Concert ‘Domnuleț și Domn din Cer’ at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton
The First Edition of the Traditional Carol Concert ‘Domnuleț și Domn din Cer’ at the Romanian Orthodox Parish in Northampton

Photo credit: Andreea Filote

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