Avram Iancu commemorations held at Țebea Pantheon

National celebrations are being held at the Țebea Pantheon in Baia de Criș, Hunedoara County, to commemorate the 154th anniversary of the death of Avram Iancu, a prominent leader of the 1848-1849 Romanian Revolution in Transylvania.

The ceremonies, scheduled for September 13, 2026, include military and religious rites, as well as wreath-laying at the monument dedicated to the national hero. The event honors Iancu’s role in affirming Romanian national identity and rights in the region.

Historical accounts reflect on Iancu’s passing in September 1872, noting the widespread mourning and the significant public tribute paid to him by the Romanian population at the time.