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During my studies at the University of Fine Art Bucharest,I became acutely aware of the vital importance of knowing both the traditional and modern techinques involved in the large process of restauration and conservation of the old traditional orthodox churches which are situated onto Romanian's teritories.
Learning the process of preservation, conservation and restauration of historicaly old churces took me more than 7 years of serious studies and exercises. Today many of Romania’s most beautiful city landscapes and many of its villages are disposing in their city-centers at least one orthodox church. All these churches are under immediate threat, because of a lack of restauration funs from the governmentand or other sources and of course a lack of awareness of their value. The colapse of these estonishing monuments could have a great efect on the romanian people's spirit. As you know, romanians have a deep and sincere belief in God and in its Ortodox Religion. It would be a shame that romanian particular richness in old ortodox churces will soon dissapear, due to the lack of funds o due to the inadequate and old technics romanian restaurators are still using .
The loss of these valuable monuments of Romania’s culture and natural heritage would not only damage Romania’s orthodox communities, but would also impoverish Europe as a whole.
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