Church History
A Plymouth Brethren assembly with over 100 years of faith, perseverance and service in Iasi
Nicolina Church is part of the Plymouth Brethren movement (known in Romania as "Creștini după Evanghelie" - Christians according to the Gospel). During World War I, soldiers who had become Christians in the Brethren Assemblies of Bucharest and Ploiesti were stationed in Iasi. Together with other young people, full of zeal for the Gospel, they began prayer meetings and preaching in a rented room. Following the Gospel message, several people repented, and soon a small Christian Assembly was formed.
The Beginnings
During World War I, soldiers who had become Christians in the Plymouth Brethren Assemblies of Bucharest and Ploiesti were stationed in Iasi. Together with other young people, full of zeal for the Gospel, they began prayer meetings and preaching in a rented room.
First Baptisms
Eleven people publicly professed their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ through New Testament baptism. Following the Gospel message, several people repented, and soon a small Christian Assembly was formed.
Missionary Center
In the following years, Iasi became an important missionary center for Moldova and Bessarabia. Believers spread the Gospel with dedication, despite the challenges of those times.
Communist Era
Until 1974, Evangelical Christians in Iasi did not have a stable meeting place. Despite the difficulties imposed by the communist regime, faith remained alive and the community continued to grow.
Inauguration of the Prayer House
In the fall of 1974, the prayer house of the Evangelical Christians in Iasi was inaugurated. After decades without a stable place, believers could finally gather in their own building.
Expansion and Church Planting
After the fall of the communist regime, six other churches were planted from the Nicolina Church, serving different areas of Iasi. Religious freedom brought new opportunities for mission and growth.
Active Community
Today, the church has approximately 900 members and is actively involved in ministry, evangelism and spiritual formation. The community continues to grow and serve in Iasi and beyond.
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