Photo Essay: The Lutheran Reformation Brașov, Romania

Sunrise on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Sorin Horia Trifa, LCMS alliance missionary and pastor in the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România), walks to the St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Sorin Horia Trifa (right, with hat), LCMS alliance missionary and pastor in the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România), walks to the St. Mary's Lutheran Center (seen with the statue of the armored soldier) on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

Scripture on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the St. Mary's Lutheran Center in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The chapel space on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the St. Mary's Lutheran Center in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Sorin Horia Trifa, LCMS alliance missionary and pastor in the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România), talks with the Rev. Dr. David Preus, LCMS missionary, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, outside the St. Mary's Lutheran Center in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The St. Mary's Lutheran Center, seen with the green roof on the hillside, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

A view on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

A view on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

Worshippers greet one another before Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Sorin Horia Trifa, LCMS alliance missionary and pastor in the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România), rings the bell to signal Divine Service at the St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

Worshippers gather for Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Andrew Fedder, LCMS missionary, dedicates the baptismal font during Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Sorin Horia Trifa, LCMS alliance missionary and pastor in the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România), presides at Divine Service at the St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Dr. Cory Rajek, executive director of the LCMS Office of International Mission, reads the Gospel reading during Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Sorin Horia Trifa, LCMS alliance missionary and pastor in the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România), presides at Divine Service at the St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Dr. David Preus, LCMS missionary, serves in the dedication during Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Matthew C. Harrison, president of the LCMS, preaches during Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Matthew C. Harrison, president of the LCMS, ordains the Rev. Arthur Bojinov of the Confessional Lutheran Church in Sofia, Bulgaria, during Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Sorin Horia Trifa, LCMS alliance missionary, warmly embraces lays the Rev. Arthur Bojinov of the Confessional Lutheran Church in Sofia, Bulgaria, during his ordination at Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Arthur Bojinov of the Confessional Lutheran Church in Sofia, Bulgaria, displays his gifted stole following his ordination during Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Andrew Fedder, LCMS missionary, hugs the Rev. Arthur Bojinov of the Confessional Lutheran Church in Sofia, Bulgaria, following Bojinov’s ordination during Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Sorin Horia Trifa, LCMS alliance missionary, presides during Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

A family kneels during Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Dr. David Preus, LCMS missionary, greets attendees following Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

The Rev. Matthew C. Harrison, president of the LCMS, visits with LCMS missionary children following Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

A view outside the St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

A statue is perched above St. Mary's Lutheran Center on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Brașov, Romania. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

This photo essay covers the Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania (Biserica Lutherană Confesională din România) St. Mary’s Lutheran Center in Brașov, Romania.

Photo essay by Erik Lunsford — Photojournalist for LCMS Communications.
Managing photojournalist for LCMS Communications, Erik Lunsford documents the Synod's mission and relief work around the world.

Click on the photos to enlarge — each photo is accompanies by informative captions.