Romania: In recent years, there has been a growing devotion to saints from other countries, such as Saint Paisios of Mount Athos, Saint Ephraim the New Martyr, Saint Luke of Crimea, and Saint Stylianos.
In general, however, traditional names remain the most popular, including:
Saint Nicholas, Saint George, Saint Andrew the Apostle, Saint Demetrius the New, Saints Peter and Paul, Saint Paraskeva, Saint Stephen, and Saint Basil.
From Romania, highly revered figures include:
Holy Venerable Confessor Arsenie of Prislop and Elder Cleopa.
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