The Impact of the Covid 19 Pandemic on the Lives of People who Frequently Attend Religious Services of Different Christian Denominations in Romania. A Quantitative Analysis

The Covid 19 Pandemic affected people of all ages, ethnicities, cultures and social status. During the lockdown period, all of them had limited access to places, spaces and service. However, one segment of population had one more right/ liberty restricted over a period of time: the religious people. In spite of the severe restrictions, believers from most churches organized themselves to help people in need having access to grocery products, while keeping the vulnerable ones safe in their homes. In Bucharest, they volunteered in order to help not only their congregations, but also the public social welfare system which was almost overwhelmed trying to reach the vulnerable people who was not allowed or was not able to get the products they need from the supermarkets. The current research aims to explore the impact of the Covid 19 Pandemic into the lives of those specific people who frequently attend the religious services of different Christian denominations in Romania, in a direct relation with their active participation in Church services, with all the discussions regarding the introduction of anti-Covid 19 vaccine, and also in connection with the bonds they developed with other believers from both inside and outside the church they constantly attend. The quantitative study was carried out with a sociological survey based on a questionnaire, with 274 respondents aged between 16-71 years, who attend religious services with a minimum frequency of at least twice a month.


Keywords: Covid 19; Pandemic; anti-Covid 19 vaccine; Christian churches; religiosity