Romanian Nationalism: Politics and Religion, an Inseparable Bond?

Abstract

The purpose of the present paper is to examine the particular case of Romania, where religion and nationalism go hand in hand to the present day. Particularities related to Orthodoxy will be taken in view, together with historical circumstances. What is more, the way Romanians are, in the majority, religious, will be considered as a factor determining the strong connection of religion and nationalism, of religious and patriotic symbolism, of viewing war heroes as martyrs sacrificing themselves in a religious manner for the good of their country.