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<p>Roma communities in Eastern Europe have long experienced socio-political and religious marginalization, a current phenomenon resulting from complex factors spanning over centuries. The rise of evangelical and Pentecostal movements among the Roma over the last decades have contributed to social uplift and more integration in certain contexts. However, societies in crisis are often an unexpected gauge to assess realities and tensions–in this case, the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 revealed the deep suspicion and prejudice still existing toward the Roma. Nonetheless, a number of Roma Pentecostals and Baptists became actively involved in responding to both crises. First placing the relationship between religion, society, and the Roma in historical context, this paper will explore how Christian Roma reacted to the dual crises and the implications for their relationship to the wider church and society,</p>
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Roma communities in Eastern Europe have long experienced socio-political and religious marginalization, a current phenomenon resulting from complex factors spanning over centuries. The rise of evangelical and Pentecostal movements among the Roma over the last decades have contributed to social uplift and more integration in certain contexts. However, societies in crisis are often an unexpected gauge to assess realities and tensions–in this case, the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 revealed the deep suspicion and prejudice still existing toward the Roma. Nonetheless, a number of Roma Pentecostals and Baptists became actively involved in responding to both crises. First placing the relationship between religion, society, and the Roma in historical context, this paper will explore how Christian Roma reacted to the dual crises and the implications for their relationship to the wider church and society,

Roma Christians in Times of Crises: Social Impact of Faith During a Pandemic and War

Review of Ecumenical Studies Sibiu

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Roma communities in Eastern Europe have long experienced socio-political and religious marginalization, a current phenomenon resulting from complex factors...

Roma Christians in Times of Crises: Social Impact of Faith During a Pandemic and War

Published Online: Jan 11, 2023

Page range: 514 - 538

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ress-2022-0119

Keywords
Pentecostalism, Evangelicalism, Eastern Europe, COVID-19, War, Ukraine, Refugees, Integration, Pentecostal Theology

© 2022 Melody J. Wachsmuth, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Roma Christians in Times of Crises: Social Impact of Faith During a Pandemic and War

Published Online: Jan 11, 2023

Page range: 514 - 538

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ress-2022-0119

KeywordsPentecostalism, Evangelicalism, Eastern Europe, COVID-19, War, Ukraine, Refugees, Integration, Pentecostal Theology

© 2022 Melody J. Wachsmuth, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Pentecostalism, Evangelicalism, Eastern Europe, COVID-19, War, Ukraine, Refugees, Integration, Pentecostal Theology