Largest serving of cabbage rolls, world record in Iași, Romania
Iași, Romania--On the occasion of the pilgrimage to the relics of Saint Parascheva, every year over 60,000 cabbage rolls are served at the Pilgrim's Table, being offered free of charge by Iasi City Hall and local sponsors, thus setting a new world record for the
Largest serving of cabbage rolls, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.
"Paraskeva of the Balkans, alternatively known as Petka, was an ascetic female saint of the 11th century. She was born in Epivates, near present-day Istanbul, and, according to legends, had visions of the Virgin Mary. After living in Chalcedon and Heraclea Pontica, she settled in a convent in the desert near the Jordan River.
"An angel told her to return to her homeland, and two years later she died at the age of 27. Veneration of Saint Paraskeva began to spread in the 14th century from Bulgaria into the Danubian Principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia.
"There was confusion over her identity and attributes because her Greek name Παρασκευή "Paraskeuḗ, Paraskevi" means "Friday," and translations in other languages, such as Romanian and Serbian, were "Saint Friday". Her life continues to be celebrated in many Orthodox countries, and her feast day is commemorated on October 14 in the Eastern Orthodox Church." (Wikipedia)
"Iași; also known by other alternative names), is the third largest city in Romania and the seat of Iași County. Located in the historical region of Moldavia, it has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life. The city was the capital of the Principality of Moldavia from 1564 to 1859, then of the United Principalities from 1859 to 1862, and the capital of Romania from 1916 to 1918. (Wikipedia)
"Known as the Cultural Capital of Romania, Iași is a symbol of Romanian history. Historian Nicolae Iorga stated that "there should be no Romanian who does not know of it". Still referred to as "The Moldavian Capital", Iași is the main economic and business centre of Romania's Moldavian region. In December 2018, Iași was officially declared the Historical Capital of Romania."
"A cabbage roll is a dish consisting of cooked cabbage leaves wrapped around a variety of fillings. It is common to the cuisines of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe and much of Western Asia, Northern China, and parts of North Africa.
"Meat fillings are traditional in Europe, and include beef, lamb, or pork seasoned with garlic, onion, and spices. Grains such as rice and barley, mushrooms, and vegetables are often included as well. Fermented cabbage leaves are used for wrapping, particularly in southeastern Europe. In Asia, seafood, tofu, and shiitake mushrooms may also be used. Chinese cabbage is often used as a wrapping." (Wikipedia)
"Cabbage leaves are stuffed with the filling and then baked, simmered, or steamed in a covered pot and generally eaten warm, often accompanied with a sauce. The sauce varies widely by cuisine. In Sweden and Finland, stuffed cabbage is served with lingonberry jam, which is both sweet and tart.
"In Central and Eastern Europe, tomato-based sauces and sour cream are typical. In Lebanon, the cabbage is stuffed with rice and minced meat and only rolled to the size of a cigar. It is usually served with a side dish of yogurt and a type of lemon and olive oil vinaigrette seasoned with garlic and dried mint.
"The cabbage roll is a staple in Romanian cuisine, with variations of the recipe and sizing depending on the region, but typically taking up to six hours to cook. Traditionally made with pork, beef, bacon, rice, spices and aromatics, the cabbage rolls are broiled in a tomato sauce and served with polenta, sour cream and spicy pickled peppers." (Wikipedia)
Iași, Romania--The Orthodox pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Iași in Romania, where over 350,000 pilgrims gathered to see the relics of Saint Parascheva, or the annual procession to the same relics, sets the world record for being the World's Largest Orthodox Pilgrimage, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY," (World's Largest Orthodox Pilgrimage, world record in Iași, Romania).
- What it is: The Cathedral of Saint Paraskevi in Iași, Romania, where the relics of Saint Paraskevi are kept.
- Significance: It is known as a major pilgrimage site due to the relics of Saint Paraskevi, drawing over one million pilgrims annually.
- Why people go: Pilgrims queue to touch the relics, which are considered holy.
"Distressed, sick, and often very lonely in their troubles, many Christians have come to the most important pilgrimage in the country in the hope that they will receive strength and healing in bodies, peace, and faith in souls," the
ProTV reports.
"On the 30th anniversary of the Revolution, His Eminence Theophanes, Metropolitan of Moldavia and Bukovina, wanted to bring on stage and award in front of the people some elderly priests who built churches in Moldova during the communist persecution.
"After the Holy Mass, the people who came here took part in the Pilgrims' Mass, in the Social Aid Canteen. More than 60,000 sarmales were distributed to believers exhausted from waiting in line. Each also received a glass of wine or tea."
""After the Holy Mass, the people who came here took part in the Pilgrims' Mass, in the Social Aid Canteen. More than 60,000 cabbage rolls were distributed to believers exhausted from waiting in line. Each also received a glass of wine or tea," the
Mediafax agency reports.
The rest of the cabbage rolls were prepared by other institutions from Iasi. The pilgrims also received wine, water and juices.
A cabbage roll is a dish consisting of cooked cabbage leaves wrapped around a variety of fillings. It is common to the cuisines of the Central, Northern, Eastern and Southeastern Europe and much of Western Asia, Northern China, as well as parts of North Africa."
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