Reghin, orașul în care au fost hirotoniţi preoţi greco-catolici de către episcopul Alexandru Todea în clandestinitate în timpul regimului comunist (1964–1989)
Reghin, the town of Greek-Catholic priests secretly ordained by the bishop Alexandru Todea, during the Communist Regime (1964–1989)

Summary/Abstract: In 1948, the Greek-Catholic Church from Romania was abolished by the Communist Regime of Bucharest, because of its anti-communist attitude and partnership with Rome. The bishops who survived the prisons after 1964 started to secretly ordain new priests to ensure their continuous existence in catacombs as a structure and human resources. This study, entitled „Reghin, the town of Greek-Catholic priests secretly ordained by the bishop Alexandru Todea, during the Communist Regime (1964–1989)”, tries to recompose the list of consecrated priests in Reghin, their exact ordination date, origins and background, the priesthood formation, whether they were celibate or married before ordination, their secret activity and professional evolution after the way out in 1989. It is noted the courage proved both by the bishop and his candidates to consecration, a prejudice to the communist „public order” that was determined by the strong Catholic faith.

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