The Tsangos of Romania - Corvinus Library - Hungarian History

The Answers of the Franciscan MissionaryGiovanni Battista Del Monte to theQuestionnaire from the Propaganda FideTo the question about the knowledge of language for thefruitful activity of this Congregation, Battista answers: "1.Rumanian language is the language of the native people, butbecause this region is lived also by Hungarians the knowledgeof the Hungarian language is necessary for the missionaries."Original version in Latin: A: APF SC Moldavia I. 233-23679. 23rd of May, 1670Report of the Minorite MissionaryFrancisco Maria Spera about theMoldavian Situation and from theRumanian Countries and about theCatholic Communities from theseHistorical, Rumanian Provinces"Campulung town twenty years ago I was a missionarythere, there were over 70 Catholic houses and over 600 souls.At least one missionary can stay there, without any subsidy fromthe congregation.Bucharest town. There is a little church built by themissionaries, an Observant is living there and very fewcatholics.There is also Ramnic, but no catholics there because of thepestilence.Iasi. Over 1000 souls, inhabitants.Cotnari. Over 400 souls.Trotus. Over 400 souls.Ciubarciu. Nearly 325 soulsRoman: here is a deacon.Sabaoani: has no priest, 1000 souls.Barlad. There is a deacon. There are 100 souls.Amagei: 30 souls, no priest, or deacon.Tg. Neamt: there are 35 souls, and a deacon.Suceava: the priest had to leaveHusi: 150 souls.