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Orarul

Orarul is a Romanian word that has its roots in ancient Roman culture. The term refers to a rooster, which was considered a sacred animal by the ancient Romans. In their mythology, the rooster was associated with the sun and the god of the sky, Apollo. In Roman mythology, a rooster was said to crow when the world was born and was believed to have the power to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.

In Romanian culture, the rooster became a symbol of vigilance and wakefulness. According to legend, the rooster

In early Christian times, the orarul referred to the time of day when prayers were said, typically

Today, the term 'orarul' is still used in Romanian-speaking countries to describe the schedule or timetable

was
known
to
crow
loudly
at
the
break
of
dawn,
waking
up
the
people
and
signaling
the
start
of
a
new
day.
This
association
with
the
beginning
of
the
day
has
led
to
the
term
'orarul'
being
used
to
describe
the
times
of
worship
or
prayer
in
a
church.
at
dawn
and
dusk.
This
practice
was
influenced
by
the
Jewish
tradition
of
daily
prayers.
The
orarul
also
referred
to
the
person
responsible
for
leading
prayers,
often
a
cleric
or
a
priest.
Over
time,
the
term
'orarul'
has
evolved
to
refer
to
the
itinerary
or
schedule
of
prayers
and
services
in
a
church.
of
prayers
and
services
in
a
church.
The
word
is
also
a
reminder
of
the
country's
rich
cultural
heritage
and
the
enduring
legacy
of
ancient
Roman
and
Christian
traditions.